Prior to my counselling and psychotherapy training, my background was in psychology. I am an integrative psychotherapist, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centered therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and compassion-focused therapy.
Sessions will provide a non-judgmental, empathetic, and confidential space where you feel able to explore more of yourself and share any difficulties you are experiencing, as this facilitates achieving your therapeutic goals.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #390722
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Livia is a fantastic therapist. She is compassionate, empathetic, and makes me feel heard. Her therapeutic approach is so adaptive and she has been able to guide me through many different challenging experiences, reaching a greater understanding of myself in the process. She is a wonderful source of support and I would highly recommend her to anyone considering accessing therapy.
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Livia Maria for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Livia Nestianu is nothing less than the best. She is with an ever so gentle hand guiding me through the most difficult time in my life. And that with a huge amount of professionalism paired with empathy. I am greatful for having the opportunity to work with her. It makes all the difference to have her expertise and support on this journey.
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Livia Maria for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Livia is extremely patient and empathetic. She has helped me to identify the main things I want to work on, and provies me with frameworkds that help these issues feel approachable. She even provides me with additional ressources that allow me to reflect and learn more about these topics.
Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Livia Maria for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been working with Livia for about a year. The amount of progress I have made with the support of therapy sessions with her has been huge. Livia is an incredibly attentive listener and speaking with her feels very natural and easy. Livia holds the space in such a way that I am able to easily relax and reflect on situations in ways I would find difficult to do alone. She provides practical tools and advice I can easily incorporate into my life. I am so grateful to have been matched with such a skilled and compassionate therapist.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Livia Maria for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Livia really helped me through a tough time, I really made some progress through our session. I can’t recommend her enough, she asked me some challenging questions that made me think and grow.
Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Livia Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Livia is a great listener. She is kind and compassionate and asks thought provoking questions to get to the heart of the matter. She gives tools and advice for growth. She is intuitive in her therapy approach and she makes sure to focus on the areas that I want to grow in.
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Livia Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd