Oana Chiru, BACP

Oana Chiru is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). With 15 years of practice, she offers both short-term and long-term counselling for individuals, couples, and families, tailoring sessions to the pace and needs of each person.

Her work is integrative and multi-model, drawing on several therapeutic schools to create a flexible approach that fits the client rather than forcing a single method. Oana prioritizes a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space where careful listening and thoughtful guidance help clients explore different perspectives and access inner resources for change and growth.

She supports people seeking deeper self-understanding, improved relationships, or practical ways to manage difficult times. Oana welcomes those coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and a wide range of life challenges. Therapy is offered in English, French, and Romanian, and she accepts international clients with sessions available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Approaches for Online Work and Personal Growth

Oana Chiru uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters to them and take practical steps toward a more valued life. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, empathetic environment where the client leads the pace of exploration. This approach helps people build self-awareness, self-esteem, and stronger relationships by focusing on the therapeutic relationship itself.

For individuals affected by traumatic events, Oana incorporates EMDR techniques as part of a trauma-focused pathway that can reduce the intensity of distressing memories and support processing. The therapist will assess whether EMDR or other trauma-focused methods are appropriate for each client.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Oana helps clients explore options, weigh what feels most comfortable, and adapt techniques to fit goals, preferences, and changing needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most manageable while working toward meaningful change.