Michaela Grecu, NCPS

Michaela Grecu is a counsellor based in the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds a Degree in Psychology and postgraduate diplomas in Hypnotherapy and in Psychotherapy and Counselling, qualifications that provide a foundation in human behaviour and clinical training in therapeutic techniques.

As a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCS), Michaela works within an established code of ethics and has completed supervised clinical practice. Her manner is collaborative, respectful and non-judgemental, and she practises as a pluralistic counsellor who adapts methods to the needs of each person.

Michaela draws on a variety of approaches, including person-centred, psychoanalytic, humanistic, Gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural methods, choosing interventions suited to individual goals. She offers friendly, professional support to help people navigate difficult periods, develop new perspectives, increase resilience and make more satisfying choices in relationships, work and home life.

Sessions may be short or long term and proceed at a pace the client feels comfortable with. Together with clients, Michaela focuses on understanding thoughts, behaviours and feelings so that people can move toward their goals and live up to their potential.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michaela frequently uses Client-Centred Therapy, an approach that focuses on the client’s own experience and encourages self-understanding through empathy and non-directive support. This method can be helpful for people seeking stronger self-esteem, clearer personal values and improved relationships.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that explores links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers tools for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for addressing stress, anxiety, depression and day-to-day coping strategies.

Hypnotherapy is another option Michaela brings into sessions when appropriate; it uses focused attention and relaxation to support change in habits, motivation and emotional responses, and can complement other therapeutic work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Michaela works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists offer guidance while clients remain involved in decisions about their care.

Online therapy with Michaela is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility for scheduling, accessibility for different locations and options to match how a person prefers to communicate.