- Integrative approach
- Works in three languages
- BACP counsellor
About Oana
Oana Chiru is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and grief. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addictions, sleeping and eating difficulties, ADHD and other life transitions. Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian to reflect different needs and backgrounds.
Her practice follows an integrative style that draws on several therapeutic approaches. In sessions she listens without judgement and helps people look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours in new ways. She aims to open new perspectives so people can find their own inner resources for change.
Oana uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing alongside client-centred and existential ideas. This mix allows her to tailor the work to each person’s situation, whether they need short-term problem-focused help or longer-term exploration.
With 15 years of experience, she brings steady, practical support to complex issues like trauma, grief and chronic stress. Her work includes attention to attachment, abandonment and codependency themes when they appear in a person’s story.
People who choose her can expect a calm, respectful space to talk things through and try new approaches. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Her practice follows an integrative style that draws on several therapeutic approaches. In sessions she listens without judgement and helps people look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours in new ways. She aims to open new perspectives so people can find their own inner resources for change.
Oana uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing alongside client-centred and existential ideas. This mix allows her to tailor the work to each person’s situation, whether they need short-term problem-focused help or longer-term exploration.
With 15 years of experience, she brings steady, practical support to complex issues like trauma, grief and chronic stress. Her work includes attention to attachment, abandonment and codependency themes when they appear in a person’s story.
People who choose her can expect a calm, respectful space to talk things through and try new approaches. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Therapy approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions aligned with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the client’s own pace; it supports people who want a calm space to understand themselves better. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is used for trauma-related memories and can help reduce the intensity of distressing recollections.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, past experience and personal preference. That collaborative planning can include trying a focused method for a few sessions and then adapting the work as needed.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. It also lets people choose whether they prefer to see a therapist on video or to start with a shorter check-in. Confirm the session formats available before booking to ensure they match practical needs and technology access.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, French, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and a wide range of other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is integrative and client-centred, combining several approaches so the work can be adapted to each person’s needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, loss, addiction, chronic health issues and life changes.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian and she is able to work with clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.