Monica Chiorascu MA MBACP
Welcome!
I am a fully qualified and registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist and a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work within their ethical codes of conduct. With several years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of issues, including grief, trauma, anxiety, identity and relational challenges.
My professional background includes working with a bereavement service, where i supported clients navigating profound loss and emotional pain.
I bring not only my training and experience to the work, but also a deep personal understanding of the therapeutic process. I too, have benefited from counselling during challenging periods in my life, and i know how powerful it can be to feel truly heard, accepted and supported. This lived experience shapes my compassionate and grounded approach to therapy.
My approach
My approach as an integrative counsellor is grounded in the person centred philosophy, which means I offer a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace. I understand how hard it can be coming to therapy especially for the first time. Depending on what you bring, I weave together different modalities to meet your needs at that time.
While person-centred values form the foundation of my work, I integrate insights and techniques from other approaches - such as psychodynamic theory, attachment theory and trauma informed practice - to meet your unique needs.
I believe in working collaboratively, with deep respect for each person’s inner world and capacity for growth.
My work is supervised regularly and I continue to keep abreast of new developments and research within the field of mental health and well-being which further informs my practice. I hope that if you do choose to embark on this first step towards change then I have answered some of the questions you may have. However if you feel you would like to speak to me, please call or email.
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills
MA Integrative Counselling
