Elena Dinu, BACP

Elena Dinu brings over 22 years of experience as a practitioner psychologist and psychotherapist working in both the United Kingdom and Romania. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and has developed a deep practical knowledge of therapeutic work across a wide range of concerns. Over two decades she has built a reputation for steady empathy and an ability to form lasting therapeutic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Elena prioritises a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages honest conversation and collaborative exploration. Her practice addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, eating difficulties, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. She works in English and Romanian and tailors her approach to each person’s situation, focusing on practical support and attentive care to help clients move forward.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Elena uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. One core approach is skills-based work that helps people develop coping strategies, emotional regulation, and behavioural tools to manage anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, and cravings related to addictions. This approach is structured and goal-oriented, offering concrete techniques clients can apply between sessions.

She also draws on exploratory, relational methods that help people understand patterns in relationships, self-esteem and emotional reactions, which can be particularly helpful for grief, trauma, intimacy issues and family concerns. Additionally, Elena offers coaching-style support for career decisions, life transitions and setting achievable goals, blending therapeutic insight with practical planning.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Elena works with each person to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, adjusting the approach as progress is made. Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - make this work accessible and flexible, allowing therapy to fit around work, family and travel commitments while maintaining continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists.