Elena Dinu, BACP

Elena Dinu helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficult life changes. She also supports those coping with addiction, eating concerns, sleep problems, anger and relationship or intimacy issues. Elena works in English and Romanian and brings a calm, practical manner to sessions.

She has 22 years of experience working as a practitioner psychologist and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom and Romania. Elena is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background means she has spent many years listening to people from different cultures and situations.

In session she focuses on building a trusting relationship first. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space and encourages honest conversation about what is worrying someone. Sessions are straightforward and geared towards what the person needs right now.

Elena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain and practical problems. She helps people talk through trauma, grief, self-esteem difficulties and career stresses, and she offers coaching where helpful. Her style aims to be clear, empathetic and results-focused.

People who choose Elena can expect a steady, experienced counsellor who listens carefully and works collaboratively. She helps clients set realistic goals and practises approaches that can be used between sessions. Her dual experience in the UK and Romania informs a flexible, culturally aware way of working.

How Elena applies evidence-based approaches online

Elena works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce distress and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on understanding and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood; it helps people manage panic, worry and depressive thinking. Another approach addresses trauma and abuse by helping people process difficult memories safely and build skills to manage strong emotions and flashbacks.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Elena will discuss different options with each person and together they will decide which approach fits the goals, preferences and life situation. She adjusts the plan as work progresses so the therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a short check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for brief reflections, written coaching and ongoing support between meetings. These formats help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while keeping the focus on steady progress.