Michaela Grecu , NCPS

Michaela Grecu is a counsellor based in the Cotswolds, offering a respectful and non-judgemental approach to people navigating difficult life moments. She trained with a Degree in Psychology and holds postgraduate diplomas in Hypnotherapy and in Psychotherapy and Counselling, bringing a solid academic foundation to her practice. Her biography notes registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, a professional membership that reflects adherence to ethical standards and supervised training and experience.

Working as a pluralistic counsellor, Michaela draws on a range of theoretical perspectives to match the work to each person’s needs. She combines person-centred principles with elements from psychoanalytic, humanistic and gestalt traditions, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural techniques to create a tailored therapeutic plan. Her style is collaborative, aiming to build a strong therapeutic relationship that supports change at a pace the client finds comfortable.

Clients who work with Michaela explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours to gain new perspectives, build resilience and make more satisfying life choices. She frames therapy as a practical process that can strengthen relationships, improve work and home life and help people move toward their goals, whether the work is short term or long term.

Approaches and online support with Michaela

Michaela draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive framework where the client’s experience guides the pace and direction of the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship to help with self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, depressive symptoms and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. In addition, hypnotherapy is offered as a tool to access focused relaxation and imagery to support habits, motivation and symptom management when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michaela works with each person to identify goals, preferences and what feels most useful, blending methods as needed so the work reflects the client’s priorities. This collaborative style helps tailor sessions to short-term needs or longer-term growth.

Online therapy with Michaela is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit varied schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations and access regular support in ways that suit individual routines.