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Elena Simona Lazar

Elena Simona Lazar, BACP

Counsellor - anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 405374
Experience
6 years
Languages
English, Romanian
Location
United Kingdom
  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Systemic Therapy

About Elena

Elena Simona Lazar is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among the areas she works with, along with issues such as self-esteem, addiction and coping with life changes.

Elena uses her background in nursing and counselling study to help people talk through difficult moments. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what is happening now and what feels most pressing. Sessions aim to bring clarity about thoughts and feelings and to identify practical steps forward.

Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Systemic Therapy. That means she listens to what matters to the person in front of her, looks at internal parts of experience, and pays attention to relationship patterns that influence everyday life. She uses techniques intended to improve daily functioning and emotional understanding.

Elena works in English and Romanian and she supports people with a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, career problems, grief, anger, intimacy-related issues and long-term health challenges. She also notes work with addictions, ADHD and body image concerns.

To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Elena draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Systemic Therapy in her practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person find their own understanding of what they feel and want to change. It suits people who want a conversational, non-directive style.

Internal Family Systems looks at different parts inside a person that hold emotions or reactions. It can help when a person feels stuck with recurring patterns like self-criticism, avoidance or intense worry. Systemic Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how they affect feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for concerns that play out across family or couple interactions.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Elena will discuss options and test what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. She aims to be collaborative, adjusting methods as sessions progress so the person feels the approach is helpful.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking so you know how a meeting will take place. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or health commitments, and they can allow shorter check-ins or not using video when that is preferable. Registered or accredited professionals often offer online options to help therapy fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Romanian

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, plus concerns such as self-esteem, addictions, depression and coping with life changes.

What is her general way of working?

She uses a straightforward, listening-based style that aims to clarify feelings and identify practical steps. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience in counselling and related roles.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online or in-person session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the booking flow.

Elena Simona LazarBACP

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