Michaela Grecu, NCPS

Michaela Grecu is a counsellor based in the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom who combines formal training with a compassionate, client-focused style. She trained in psychology and holds a Degree in Psychology along with postgraduate diplomas in Hypnotherapy and in Psychotherapy and Counselling. She also holds NCPS, a professional membership that reflects adherence to a recognised code of ethics and supervised clinical experience.

Her working style is collaborative, respectful and non-judgemental. As a pluralistic counsellor she adapts her methods to each person, drawing on a range of approaches and techniques such as person-centred work, psychoanalytic ideas, humanistic and Gestalt methods, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural tools. This flexibility allows her to tailor therapy to the needs, pace and goals of each individual.

Michaela offers friendly, professional support for people navigating difficult times, and she aims to help clients explore their thoughts, behaviours and feelings so they can make more satisfying life choices. Through counselling she encourages new perspectives, greater resilience and improved functioning in relationships, at work and at home. Sessions may be short or long term and are arranged at a pace that feels comfortable to the client, with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship together.

Approaches and online support for working remotely

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem, offering empathic listening and acceptance so individuals can explore their own values and find their own solutions - it is often useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, helping people manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood and stress and develop more effective coping skills.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access deeper patterns of thinking and behaviour; when combined with talk therapy it can support work on habits, anxiety-related responses and motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michaela works collaboratively with each person and will help identify which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily commitments. For many people, remote work with licensed professionals provides consistent access to support and allows therapy to continue even when life is busy or geographically constrained.