Oana Chiru, BACP

Oana Chiru offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure which step to take next. She meets clients where they are and helps them talk through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship or intimacy struggles, mood problems and issues around identity and self-worth. Sessions are conducted in English, French and Romanian. Oana has 15 years of experience and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Oana uses a blend of approaches to suit each person’s needs rather than a single method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and make values-based choices. Client-Centred ideas shape a warm, listening stance that keeps the client in charge of pace and focus.

For trauma and painful memories she uses Trauma-Focused work and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to reduce the intensity of distressing material and build safer ways to carry past events. Existential ideas support people who want to make sense of big life questions or cope with change.

In sessions clients can expect a practical, conversational tone. Conversations look at thoughts, feelings and patterns and then test simple changes to behaviour. The therapist pays attention to daily routines such as sleep, eating and activity when these affect mood and energy.

Oana supports people dealing with addictions, ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and attachment concerns among other areas listed. She also helps with career stress, compassion fatigue and the practical strains of parenting. International clients can be seen.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and identify what really matters to them. It focuses on small, values-based actions that build a more meaningful life and can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own experience at the centre. The therapist listens with curiosity and reflects what is said so the client can find clarity and self-directed change; this approach is useful for building self-esteem and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then suggest ways of working together. That discussion is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can cut out commute time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you are considering remote sessions, please confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are arranged.