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Oana Chiru, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Calm, practical support for worried parents

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Years in practice
15
Registration
BACP
Languages
English, French, Romanian
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Oana

Oana Chiru is a counsellor with 15 years of experience supporting people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She offers a calm, listening presence and helps clients find practical ways to cope with stress, anxiety and life changes. Her style suits people who want a warm, accepting space to talk things through and to try new ways of living.

Oana blends different therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that matter to them.

Background and approach

She also draws on client-centred and existential ideas to focus on personal meaning and on what matters most to the individual. Her work often addresses issues such as relationships, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and addictions. She also supports people with self-esteem, sleep or eating difficulties, and career or identity questions.

Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. Oana is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She sees people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

Sessions can be held in English, French or Romanian depending on the client's preference. Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Oana aims to create a non-judgemental space where small steps can make a real difference.

Focus areas and approaches

What Oana works with

Everything Oana lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Oana helps people with.

Approaches Oana lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Approach and online therapy options

Oana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR as part of her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, and supports taking small actions that reflect personal values. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and the feelings attached to them. Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Oana will discuss goals and preferences with the client and suggest ways of working that suit their situation. Over time the method can be adjusted so sessions stay practical and relevant. Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial expression and tone while keeping travel time down. Phone sessions can fit into a short break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options aim to make ongoing support more flexible and easier to maintain alongside daily life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Oana

What kinds of concerns does Oana help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as trauma, grief, addictions and identity issues including LGBT matters.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is integrative and person-focused, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred and existential perspectives to suit each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location information apply?

Oana is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted, and she conducts sessions with people who live abroad.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and starting steps handled?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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