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My interest in therapy grew from a deep curiosity about human behaviour, resilience and healing. Through both personal and professional development, I came to value the importance of a safe therapeutic relationship where people can feel heard, understood and accepted.

For the past several years, I have dedicated myself to academic study, clinical practice and ongoing professional development. During this time, I have become especially drawn to trauma-informed work, the nervous system, and the connection between emotional and physical wellbeing.

My clinical experience includes working with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties across community, NHS and specialist trauma services. I have worked with UK Counselling Network (UKCN), Poole Community Counselling, and within an NHS GP Practice, supporting clients with a broad range of presenting issues.

I also work with STARS Dorset, a specialist trauma service supporting survivors of rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse. Within this role, I provide trauma-focused therapy using a phase-oriented approach to trauma recovery, with an emphasis on safety, stabilisation and working at the client’s pace.

My work is trauma-informed and grounded in an understanding of the close relationship between the mind, body and nervous system. I am particularly interested in how trauma, attachment, early experiences and life events can shape the way we relate to ourselves, others and the world around us.

Alongside my clinical work, I remain committed to ongoing professional development in trauma, neuroscience and somatic approaches. I am currently completing a Top-Up Degree, furthering my training with Babette Rothschild, and studying the Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training, developed by Dr Gabor Maté. I chose to undertake these programmes because I wanted to deepen my knowledge by learning from highly respected and influential figures in the field of trauma. For me, ongoing study reflects a genuine commitment to developing as a therapist and ensuring that my work continues to be informed by research, clinical practice and emerging understanding.

My approach is informed by both research and clinical practice. Therapy should be compassionate, collaborative and tailored to each individual, rather than shaped by a one-size-fits-all approach.

At the heart of therapy is the relationship we build together. I aim to offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. I understand that finding the right therapist is an important decision, and I hope this has given you a sense of who I am and how I work.

If you are looking for a Romanian therapist or psychotherapist and would feel more comfortable expressing yourself in your native language, you are very welcome to get in touch.

If you feel we may be a good fit, I would be happy to hear from you.

Education & Qualifications

My professional journey has been built on a combination of academic study, clinical experience and ongoing professional development. I believe that learning is a lifelong process, and I remain committed to continually developing my knowledge and skills to provide safe, ethical and evidence-informed therapy.

• BSc (Hons)(ongoing)

• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

• CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Specialist Trauma Training & Professional Development

I continue to undertake specialist training in trauma, neuroscience and somatic approaches to ensure my practice remains informed by current research and best practice.

Current Professional Training

• Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training developed by Dr Gabor Maté (ongoing)

• Babette Rothschild – Somatic Trauma Therapy (ongoing)

  Trauma and Specialist Training

  Foundation Diploma in Therapeutic Safety in Trauma

  Beech Trauma Academy

  • Three-Phase Trauma Model

  • Relational Safety

  • Creative Ways of Working with Trauma

  • Vicarious Trauma

  • Complex Trauma

  • Trauma and Suicide

  • Trauma and the Body

  • Moral Injury

  • Therapeutic Processing and Integration

  • Post-Traumatic Growth

  STARS Dorset Specialist Training

  • Trauma-informed and phase-oriented approaches to working with survivors of sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse

  • Understanding abuse, attachment, abusive relationships and the impact of trauma

  • Safeguarding, first disclosures and pre-trial considerations

  • Working within specialist sexual violence services and understanding professional support pathways

  • Vicarious trauma, practitioner wellbeing, self-care and trauma-informed supervision

  Additional Professional Training and CPD

• Perinatal Mental Health and Birth Trauma

• Applying Attachment Theory in Counselling

• Preparing to Work with Clients Who Self-Harm

• Introducing Breathwork for Counsellors

• Introduction to Anxiety Disorders

• Preparing to Work with Survivors of Sexual Abuse

• Trauma and Brain Plasticity

• Trauma and the Brain

• Working with Clients with Depression

• Walk and Talk Therapy

• Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid

• Level 2 Certificate in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

• Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children’s Mental Health

• Level 2 Certificate in Domestic Abuse

Professional Memberships & Standards

I am committed to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards in my practice.

• Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
  Membership Number:01028546

• Practising in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework

• Fully insured for professional practice

• Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service

• Regular Clinical Supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)