Elena Dinu, BACP

Elena Dinu offers a steady, experienced presence for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and major life changes. She is a BACP counsellor with more than 22 years working as a practitioner psychologist and psychotherapist in the UK and Romania. She speaks English and Romanian and aims to make first steps feel manageable.

Elena keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to the person in front of her. She helps people talk through depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain and career stress. Sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem are also within her practice focus.

Her approach centres on building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship. She prioritises clear communication and practical ways to manage distress. Together with each person she looks for realistic steps that fit everyday life, not just ideas that sound good on paper.

Elena's background includes long experience in psychological and therapeutic work across two countries. That history has shaped her ability to relate to varied cultural perspectives and emotional responses. She aims to adapt helpful methods to the needs and pace of each person.

People often start by describing the immediate problem and practical goals. From there she and the person create a plan that may include short-term coaching-style work or longer therapy. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so arrangements can change as needs evolve.

How Elena adapts evidence-based methods for online work

Elena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work, tailored to each person's needs. One common approach she draws on is structured problem-solving, which breaks down worries into manageable steps and helps people test what works. This can be helpful for anxiety, stress and practical life changes.

She also uses talking-based therapeutic methods that focus on understanding patterns in relationships, emotions and behaviour. These approaches support work on depression, grief, intimacy-related issues and self-esteem by helping people make sense of difficult experiences and try new ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to agree what feels most useful, and will adjust methods as goals and needs change. That collaboration helps ensure techniques fit personal preferences and everyday demands.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow concise check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work with a therapist whose experience and language skills match their needs even when they are not in the same town.