Oana Chiru, BACP

Oana Chiru is a counsellor and psychotherapist with 15 years' experience. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard and begin to understand what is causing their distress. Oana speaks English, French and Romanian and works with adults on a wide range of concerns related to everyday life and service and civilian life contexts.

Her way of working draws on a mix of approaches rather than one single method. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer perspectives and finding personal resources that support change. She encourages people to notice patterns, try different ways of responding, and use small actions to build new habits.

Oana uses methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work, Existential ideas, EMDR for trauma-related material, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She adapts these tools to the needs of each person and explains options in plain language during sessions.

She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works in the United Kingdom. International clients can be seen and arrangements are discussed at first contact.

Practical next steps are straightforward: complete the site questionnaire, match with the therapist, and schedule sessions according to availability. Oana aims to help people make steady, workable changes rather than promise quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Oana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-led actions. ACT supports work on anxiety, stress and life transitions by teaching practical ways to notice thoughts and shift attention toward meaningful goals.

Client-Centred Therapy is another core element. That means sessions begin with listening without judgement and following the person's pace. This approach can help when someone needs space to make sense of emotions, build self-understanding and regain confidence.

EMDR and trauma-focused methods are used when past events affect daily life. These approaches focus on reducing the intensity of traumatic memories and helping people feel less overwhelmed by them, which can free attention for practical coping and relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods to try, based on goals, preferences and how they respond in early sessions.

If you prefer online sessions, please check which formats are available before booking. Confirming formats helps fit therapy into everyday life, such as arranging sessions around work breaks, choosing a shorter check-in by phone when that suits, or using video when a face-to-face feel is wanted. Registered and accredited professionals often offer flexible arrangements to make therapy practical alongside daily commitments.