Oana Chiru , BACP

Oana Chiru is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who offers both individual and couple or family counselling in short-term and long-term formats. She practices an integrative, multi-model approach that blends techniques and ideas from different therapeutic schools to respond to each person’s unique situation. Oana works in a warm, supportive, non-judgmental manner, creating space for people to explore their thoughts and feelings and to view difficulties from new perspectives.

Her way of working emphasizes attentive listening and gentle guidance toward the inner sources of pain and confusion, while also helping clients identify personal strengths and resources for change. This approach aims to open doors to deeper self-understanding and practical steps for growth, whether someone is seeking greater self-knowledge, wanting to improve their connections with others, or facing a challenging life period.

Oana holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects a professional affiliation with a national counselling body. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, tailoring methods to the needs and goals of each person or family she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Oana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and to build psychological flexibility. ACT involves noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and taking committed action toward personal values, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a non-directive, empathetic stance that prioritizes the client’s own experience. This approach creates space for self-exploration, improved self-esteem, and stronger relationships by emphasizing understanding and acceptance from the therapist.

When addressing traumatic memories, EMDR and trauma-focused methods may be integrated to reduce the impact of distressing memories and support recovery. These approaches are used carefully and tailored to each person’s pace and readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Oana collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works together with each person to adjust techniques as therapy progresses.

Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for those with busy schedules, limited mobility, or geographic distance. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support in formats that suit different lifestyles and comfort levels.