Oana Chiru, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Client-Centred Therapy
Trauma-Focused work

About Oana

Oana Chiru, BACP counsellor and psychotherapist, has 15 years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and a wide range of life challenges. She offers help for relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, depression, grief and trauma-related issues, among other areas. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to name and manage.

She uses an integrative approach informed by several therapeutic methods. That means she draws on different models to find what fits each person. Conversations focus on understanding what’s happening now and identifying practical steps to feel steadier.

Oana listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. She works with thoughts, emotions and behaviour in clear, direct ways. For people affected by abuse, attachment or loss, she can include trauma-focused methods to address distress and processing.

Her practice also covers concerns such as addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career stress and ADHD-related coping. Additional focus areas include abandonment, foster care or adoption related issues, body image and chronic illness impacts.

She offers sessions in English, French and Romanian and accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and work through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session via the See online therapy options button.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect what matters most. It can help with persistent anxiety and avoidance patterns.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person’s experience and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help people gain clarity and self-understanding. This approach is useful when someone needs to make sense of their feelings or build confidence in relationships.

Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to address distress tied to traumatic events by helping the person process and reduce the impact of those memories. It is often used alongside supportive methods when trauma or abuse are part of a person's history.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree together which to try based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process can be adjusted over time as needs change.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around daily life, avoiding travel time and being able to attend from wherever one is located. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online session options before booking. The therapist accepts international clients, so time zones and scheduling are considered when arranging appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-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 issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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 issues Workplace 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

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, French, Romanian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety and a broad set of life concerns including relationships, self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief.

What kind of approach does she use in sessions?

She uses an integrative, multi-model approach, drawing on methods such as ACT, client-centred work and trauma-focused techniques to suit each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of counselling and psychotherapy experience.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian.

Can I work with her from outside the UK?

She accepts international clients; confirm session logistics and time zones when booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Fees vary by location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.