Oana Chiru , BACP

Oana Chiru is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who offers both individual and couple or family counselling, providing options for short-term and long-term work. She practices from an integrative, multi-model perspective, drawing on different therapeutic schools to tailor support to each person’s unique needs.

Oana creates a warm and non-judgmental space where clients are listened to and gently guided toward new perspectives. That kind of reflective dialogue helps people explore the inner roots of pain or confusion while also uncovering personal strengths and resources for change and growth.

She welcomes people who want to deepen self-knowledge, improve relationships, or find ways to cope during difficult periods when existing strategies feel insufficient. Through compassionate, attentive engagement, Oana supports clients in finding practical pathways to greater clarity, connection, and wellbeing.

She holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Oana draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a respectful, non-directive stance so clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace; this approach supports self-understanding and stronger relationships.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method that targets distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms, helping many people process difficult experiences and reduce their emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be collaborative. Oana works with clients to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and there are options for live chat or text-based messaging when that better fits a client’s schedule or comfort. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from licensed professionals regardless of location.