Counsellor profile
Oana Chiru, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 15 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety and life changes
Continue with OanaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (377647)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, French, Romanian
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Oana supplied to BetterHelp.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- Trauma-focused work
About Oana
BACP. 15 years' experience. Oana Chiru works with people on stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life issues using counselling and psychotherapy methods she blends to suit each person.
Oana offers support for relationship concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem and identity questions including LGBT matters. She also works with trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career changes, bipolar and ADHD-related challenges. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Her way of working is integrative. She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred and Existential ideas with trauma-focused tools where helpful. Sessions are conversational and reflective. The aim is to help people look at patterns, develop practical coping, and notice personal resources for change.
Oana invites people who want to understand themselves better or improve their connections with others. She also supports those going through hard times who feel stuck or unsure how to cope. Conversations include exploring feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and agreeing on steps to try between sessions.
She provides counselling in English, French and Romanian and accepts clients from outside the UK. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, choose the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based action; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Client-Centred work focuses on a conversational, non-directive way of relating that helps people explore feelings and gain clarity about their needs. Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR aim to address distress following trauma by working with memories and responses rather than only current symptoms. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their situation, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions at different times to suit work and family routines. The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm the available session formats before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can provide these sessions and will talk through what will work best in practice.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and a broad range of issues including trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns.
What is her counselling style?
Her approach is integrative, mixing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred and existential ideas with trauma-focused tools when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years' experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is she registered with a professional body and where does she practice?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I don’t live in the UK or don’t speak English?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, French and Romanian.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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