- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness work
- Client-centred care
About Mihaela
Mihaela Oceanu is a counsellor with a Master of Arts and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has 13 years in the field, including over four years practising in the United Kingdom and more than 800 hours of direct client work while here. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, sleeping problems and life changes such as divorce and separation.
Mihaela focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. She often helps people set small goals and plan actions to test what feels useful. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centred methods to listen and reflect, plus solution-focused ideas to spot what already works.
Sessions can cover attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic and post-traumatic stress symptoms, and questions about life purpose. She has worked with a range of adults, from young people to older clients, on emotional disorders, social anxiety, obsessive thinking and addiction-related concerns. Mihaela tracks progress through regular meetings and adjusts plans as needed.
Her style is steady and detail-oriented. She pays attention to practical choices and everyday routines that affect mood and relationships. She speaks English and Romanian and accepts international clients, using methods such as mindfulness and hypnotherapy when they fit the client's goals.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session and outline their main concerns. The initial steps help clarify what to focus on and how to shape ongoing work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mihaela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behaviour changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, low mood and sleeping problems. She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting and responding to what each person brings in the moment.Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative step. She will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals, experiences and preferences, and she adjusts plans based on what helps in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the available session methods before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people work with a counsellor who speaks English or Romanian even when they live in different places. Registered or accredited professionals can use mindfulness exercises or brief hypnotherapy components in remote sessions when appropriate, and Mihaela will explain how any chosen method will be used during early meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused techniques to set small goals and test changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including over four years practising in the United Kingdom and more than 800 hours of client work while in the UK.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds a Master of Arts and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details about timing and session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.