Mihaela Oceanu , BACP

Mihaela Oceanu is an MA qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She brings 13 years of experience to her practice, with more than four of those years working in the United Kingdom and over 800 hours of direct client work during that period. Her approach is person-centred and focused on empowering clients to make informed, balanced decisions about their lives and relationships.

Mihaela has applied a broad range of theoretical approaches to real-world settings, with particular experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centred methods and other modalities. She has supported young adults, adults and older clients through emotional disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, personality difficulties, obsessive-compulsive behaviours and addiction-related issues. Her work often involves helping clients set clear goals, create practical action plans and monitor progress through regular sessions.

In practice she provides behavioural health education and crisis intervention when needed, and she emphasizes patience, empathy and careful attention to detail. Mihaela aims to treat each person with respect and compassion and to support personal, social and educational development. She is currently not accepting new clients but is available to work with international clients when able.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mihaela integrates client-centred therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to create a collaborative, practical approach to change. Client-centred therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship in which the client’s perspective guides the pace and goals of therapy, making it useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers structured techniques to reduce anxiety, manage depression and address panic symptoms.

She also draws on hypnotherapy as an adjunctive approach for clients who are open to it - using guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habits, stress responses and sleep patterns. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mihaela works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor treatment to individuals.

Online therapy with Mihaela can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support across time zones and life demands, helping clients maintain progress without disrupting daily routines.