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Oana Chiru, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
15 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Romanian
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

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Oana Chiru welcomes people seeking a calm, practical space to talk about stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, or changes in life and career. She uses straightforward language and a steady presence to help clients find clearer ways forward. Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian and she works with international clients from the United Kingdom.

Oana brings 15 years of experience as a BACP counsellor.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of approaches rather than one single method, and adapts the work to each person's needs. In practice that means listening first, then suggesting tools and ways of seeing things that fit a person's life and goals. Her style is warm and non-judgemental.

She helps people explore the roots of pain and the strengths they already have. Conversations focus on practical steps you can try between sessions as well as reflecting on patterns that keep you stuck. Oana has particular familiarity with trauma-related concerns and uses trauma-focused methods when needed.

She also uses acceptance-based approaches to support people living with chronic stress, depression, bipolar challenges and attention differences. These methods can include techniques aimed at reducing distress and building acceptance of difficult feelings. Therapy with her includes a blend of short-term and longer-term work depending on what someone wants.

Appointments are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Fees vary by location and are delivered through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions after selecting the Start Therapy button.

The first meetings focus on practical priorities and a clear plan for next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Oana uses acceptance-based work to help people live with difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts, clarifying values and taking small steps toward a life that matters to you, which can help with anxiety, depression and chronic stress.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people struggling with past traumatic events. Trauma-focused approaches help identify and process distressing memories, while EMDR uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside guided memory work to reduce the emotional charge linked to certain memories.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. In the first sessions she will listen to your goals and needs, explain the options, and agree a plan together. This may mean trying an acceptance-based path first, using trauma-focused tools, or combining methods as progress develops.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing coaching-style touchpoints between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and help fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities and different time zones.
What concerns does Oana specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and many related concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, focusing on listening, practical steps and exploring patterns that keep someone stuck.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist with a variety of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
You can meet by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging according to what suits you best.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, French, Romanian

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