About Elena
Elena Dinu is a Practitioner Psychologist and Psychotherapist with 22 years of experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, parenting strain, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem challenges, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching needs and compassion fatigue.
Elena practises in the United Kingdom and Romania and speaks English and Romanian. She has worked with diverse groups and has clinical ties to professional bodies in both countries. Her background includes long-term practice as a psychologist and psychotherapist and membership of national organisations that reflect her professional standing.
In sessions she focuses on building a trusting working relationship and straightforward conversation about what is happening now. She aims to make therapy practical. People can expect clear talk about patterns, triggers and day-to-day strategies to help manage reactions and feelings.
Her approach is collaborative and direct. Elena listens to what clients need and helps them set short-term and longer-term goals. She checks progress with people as therapy continues and adapts the focus when priorities change.
Elena also offers coaching-style support when people want practical steps for work, parenting or career decisions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside guided discussion to address specific problems such as sleep disruption, anger and coping with loss.
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Elena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses is structured therapeutic work that looks at thought and behaviour patterns, helping people identify what triggers strong reactions and learn different ways to respond. This can be useful for problems like anxiety, anger or sleep disruption.She also applies brief coaching methods to set clear, actionable goals for areas such as career decisions, parenting challenges or day-to-day coping. Those sessions concentrate on steps people can take between meetings and review progress in a straightforward way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support people who prefer to speak from their own location or who need a session to fit into a lunch break or commute. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which practical format will work best for each person when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and addiction.
What is her style in therapy?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear conversation about patterns, triggers and concrete strategies to manage reactions.
How much experience does she have?
Elena has 22 years of experience as a Practitioner Psychologist and Psychotherapist working in the UK and Romania.
What professional registration does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials, and has professional ties in Romania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.