Elena Dinu, BACP

Elena Dinu is a practitioner psychologist and psychotherapist with more than 22 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and Romania. She is registered with professional bodies including the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society, the College of Psychologists of Romania, the Romanian Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy, and the Romanian Federation of Psychotherapy, and has developed a depth of practical expertise through long-term work with diverse people and teams.

Her practice is informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a commitment to empathic listening, which has helped her build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues from varied backgrounds. Elena places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, working to create a welcoming, non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages honest dialogue and collaborative problem solving.

Clients can expect thoughtful, attentive care that focuses on the needs of the individual. Elena’s approach is guided by a dedication to patient wellbeing and a professional ethic of going the extra mile to support each person’s progress toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

Integrative approaches and flexible online care

Elena draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and integrative psychotherapy to support people through a range of challenges. Evidence-based techniques refer to methods supported by research that are applied in a focused, structured way to address problems such as anxiety, depression, addictions, and difficulties with coping. Integrative psychotherapy blends ideas and tools from different therapeutic models so the work can be tailored to the individual’s needs, helping with emotional processing, relationship patterns, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Elena works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the mix of techniques as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure that the chosen strategies feel relevant and workable for each person.

Online therapy with Elena is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt their approach to the online setting.