- Sleep and rest support
- Practical coping steps
- English and Romanian
About Elena
Elena Dinu is a counsellor with more than 22 years' experience working in the UK and Romania. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. People often come to her with sleep problems alongside stress, anxiety or grief, and she helps them find clearer routines and coping steps.
Elena keeps conversation direct and calm. She prioritises building trust and a non-judgemental space so people can say what matters to them. Sessions focus on small, realistic changes you can try between meetings rather than long theoretical talks.
Her background includes many years of clinical practice across settings in two countries. That experience informs how she notices patterns and gently challenges habits that get in the way of rest and recovery. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques when they fit the individual's needs.
In practice she works with things like stress, anxiety, addiction, eating concerns, parenting stress, relationships, trauma, grief and sleep problems. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, career decisions, life changes and compassion fatigue. Conversations are tailored to the person’s situation and goals.
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian. Fees vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online therapy
Elena draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change habits that interfere with rest and day-to-day functioning. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then testing small behavioural experiments to shift those patterns. This can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption.Another approach emphasises gradual skills building for emotional regulation and coping. That means learning simple routines and calming practices, then practising them between sessions so progress feels practical and steady. These kinds of methods are often useful for stress, anger and compassion fatigue.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what’s not working, try methods that match the person’s goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This helps make sure the work fits the client’s life and priorities rather than following a fixed script.
If you are thinking about online sessions, please confirm which formats are offered before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around daily life, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone join without being on camera. Registered and accredited professionals use these practical advantages to help clients maintain continuity of care and build steady routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, parenting stress, depression, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career decisions, coping with life changes, coaching and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on building trust and trying small changes between sessions. She uses evidence-based techniques where they fit each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She has over 22 years of experience working as a practitioner psychologist and psychotherapist in the UK and Romania.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.