Counsellor profile
Oana Chiru, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 377647
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish, French, Romanian
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT and EMDR
- Trauma-focused work
- English French Romanian
About Oana
Oana Chiru is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 15 years' experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, anger and a wide range of life challenges. Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian, and she accepts international clients.
Oana uses an integrative approach, drawing on several established therapy models to match what a person needs. She listens, helps people look at different perspectives and supports practical steps for change. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on patterns that keep getting in the way.
Her work often includes approaches that help with trauma, difficult memories, and upsetting responses such as anger or avoidance. She brings together methods that encourage acceptance, clarify values, and explore personal meaning. That mix aims to reduce unhelpful reactivity and improve everyday coping.
People seeking more clarity about relationships, parenting pressures, work stress or life transitions can expect a straightforward style. Oana helps people notice patterns, test small changes and reflect on what matters to them. She also offers support around addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges tied to identity and attachment.
Practical steps are part of the process. Clients complete an initial matching questionnaire to start, then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, then taking actions that reflect personal values. It is useful for anger, anxiety and when life feels stuck. EMDR and trauma-focused therapy focus on processing distressing memories and the body’s responses to those memories, which can reduce ongoing reactivity and flashback-type responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the plan can change over time based on what works.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit work and family life because they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins during busy days, and make it easier to book sessions outside usual commuting hours. Online work also lets people use methods such as mindfulness practices, values-based exercises and processing techniques from wherever they are, while the therapist guides pacing and practical steps.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Romanian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, grief, anger and many related challenges such as addiction and body image.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and practical. She combines different approaches to suit what a person needs and focuses on changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns from trauma to coping with life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Romanian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.