Livia Maria Nestianu, BACP

Livia Maria Nestianu moved into counselling and psychotherapy after first training in psychology. She works as an integrative counsellor, tailoring each session to the person in front of her by combining a range of methods and theories. Her practice draws on person-centered therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and compassion-focused ideas to create an approach that suits different personalities and concerns.

Sessions are offered as a supportive space where clients can explore aspects of themselves, speak openly about difficulties and begin to make practical changes. The work aims to foster personal growth while supporting the unfolding therapeutic process at a pace the client finds manageable. Livia holds the BACP credential, the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, reflecting her commitment to recognised professional standards and ongoing development.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Livia commonly uses client-centered work to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client s perspective guides the pace and focus of therapy. This approach can help with confidence, self-exploration and relationships by valuing the client s own goals and insights.

Attachment-based therapy is used to explore how early relationships affect current patterns in close connections and emotion regulation. It can be helpful for people working with abandonment, trust issues, or recurring relationship difficulties.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into more useful patterns. It is often applied to stress, anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Livia works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with a registered professional - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options support regular contact around work and life commitments, make it easier to maintain continuity of care, and allow therapy to proceed from a location that suits the client.