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Elena Ciortescu, NCPS

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation ADHD
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello,

Finding the right counsellor can be a daunting and very personal task, so I am happy to assist you in making the right choice.

I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of experience. I have had the privilege of helping many clients worldwide successfully overcome a wide range of issues. I deeply understand and respect cultural differences and the challenges of life transitions due to my own Eastern European background.
I offer my services online and in private practice, and I am here to help you.

Counselling style

My counselling style is interactive and genuine, encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. I will adapt and combine my counselling approach to meet your needs and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific requirements. You can expect a warm, empathetic, professional environment where your needs and goals are my top priority. I specialise in providing counselling services across a wide spectrum, with specific expertise in areas such as anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, stress, loss and grief, feeling stuck, family and parenting issues, relationships, sabotaging behaviour, abuse, women's issues, ADHD, neurodivergent spectrum as well as life transitions and changes.
With extensive theoretical knowledge and experience in providing time-limited and focused therapy, I am committed to helping you overcome emotional and psychological distress and empower you to deal with your mental health challenges.

Client Group

I specialize in providing online counselling services for adults aged 18 and above.
The online approach can be highly beneficial for those who feel uncomfortable with face-to-face meetings. By allowing clients to remain in their environment, they can feel more at ease and secure, which can facilitate the counselling process.

Getting in touch

If you are interested in booking a session with me, please get in touch.
During our initial consultation, we will introduce ourselves and determine if we are a good fit for working together.

Warm wishes,
Elena

Professional experience

10 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation ADHD

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishRomanian

Credentials information

NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS20-01979

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elena Ciortescu. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Elena helped me to process my grief and develop new strategies to deal with anxiety and stress. I had to deal with a severe depression and Elena was an important support in this process. I have also learned to set boundaries and my life is much better now. I have learned a lot about myself and why I function the way I do. Now I can make healthier life choices for myself and my life. She is an empathetic and caring therapist. I highly recommend her to anyone who struggles with anxiety, stress, depression and for those who struggle with procrastination to change their habits.

Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

A great listener and really helps me figure out the root of my issues and how to deal with it

Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Since I started working with Elena I made massive progress. She really helped me with my mental health and issues and I became a much more happy person. In situations I’d normally response with anger now I’m able to express myself and solve problems in a peaceful way.

Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Mrs Ciortescu is a very friendly therapist, and she is doing everything to accomodate to specific, individual needs. She also offers a variety of approaches, such as worksheets, which help in personal self-reflection.

Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Elena for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd

Elena has helped me begin to overcome social anxiety, start to build self esteem and be proactive in my journey. I'm so grateful for her kindness, empathy, honesty and perspective.

Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Elena for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Elena conducts herself with the utmost professionalism, demonstrating unwavering patience throughout our sessions. Notably soft-spoken, she cultivates a safe, comforting environment that encourages self-exploration. Her approach is characterised by an insightful search for the underlying causes and more profound significance of issues and emotions, demonstrating a thorough, nuanced understanding of mental health.

Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Elena for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues