Elena Dinu, BACP

Elena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, then replace them with more helpful responses; this is useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related worries. Another approach concentrates on processing difficult life events and relationships by looking at emotions and their effects on behaviour, which can help with grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Elena discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adapts methods to suit each person. The process is collaborative - she will suggest options, invite feedback and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow a face-to-face feel when that helps, phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth or for quick check-ins, and messaging or live chat are useful for shorter conversations or when people want to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments while keeping focus on the goals discussed in sessions.