- Anxiety and stress
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
About Elena
Elena Ciortescu is a psychotherapist who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm. She works with individuals facing identity shifts and life transitions, offering calm, practical support. Elena introduces gentle structure while listening closely to each person's lived experience.
Her style blends relational and integrative work. That means sessions are shaped around the person in front of her, using tools from attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive approaches. She emphasises honest conversation, curiosity and steady presence rather than quick fixes.
Elena has about 10 years of professional experience across private practice, education and the charity sector. That background gives her familiarity with varied life circumstances and cultural contexts, and informs how she tailors therapy to each person.
Practical concerns such as stress, sleeping or eating difficulties, parenting strain, workplace pressure and grief are all part of her caseload. She also works with issues like trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD, self-esteem and intimacy-related difficulties.
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and she accepts international clients. Elena uses a collaborative pace – helping people reconnect with strengths, values and clearer choices when life feels confusing.
People can expect straightforward conversation, reflective questions and coping strategies drawn from evidence-based methods. The aim is to make change manageable and relevant to everyday life, one step at a time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current emotions and reactions; online sessions use this to help people notice and change repeated patterns. Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions, offering non-judgemental listening and space to clarify values and choices; it helps when someone needs empathy to find their own direction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and introduces clear exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Elena collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals, needs and preferences. She balances practical exercises with reflective conversation so therapy feels relevant and manageable.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and lower travel time, which can help maintain consistency. Online group therapy is specifically mentioned in her biography, so ask about those offerings if peer support appeals to you. For other session types please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins or camera-off options when needed, and helps many people keep therapy going alongside day-to-day responsibilities.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elena help with?
She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress and emotional overwhelm, as well as relationship, grief and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is integrative and relational, combining listening and reflection with practical techniques drawn from cognitive and attachment-based ideas.
How much experience does she have?
Elena has around 10 years of professional experience in private practice, education and the charity sector.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds NCPS as a credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and Elena accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions online group therapy; please confirm current individual and group session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.