Elena Ciortescu, NCPS

Elena Ciortescu is a United Kingdom based psychotherapist with 10 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and the everyday overwhelm that can unsettle identity and purpose. She works from an integrative, relational stance, tailoring support to each person's history, values, and current needs while drawing on evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside narrative approaches and mindfulness practices. Elena does not aim to fix clients; instead she accompanies them as they reconnect with strengths, clarify priorities, and rebuild a sense of self that feels authentic and resilient.

Her professional background spans private practice, education, and the charity sector, where she has supported people from diverse backgrounds and life stages. She also facilitates online group therapy that blends structured activities, open discussion, and peer support to help participants learn coping strategies and feel less isolated. Elena is described as warm, thoughtful, and down-to-earth, and she works to create a space where people can explore difficult material while being supported to grow.

Elena holds NCPS registration, a professional credential, and offers therapy in English and Romanian. She accepts international clients and provides sessions by video, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging for flexible access to care.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Elena combines approaches that emphasize relationship, personal meaning, and practical skills to support emotional wellbeing. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships - it explores how early bonds shape current connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating, which can be useful for relationship concerns, abandonment or attachment issues, and intimacy difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, offering empathy, acceptance, and a nonjudgmental space for self-exploration. This approach supports people working through identity shifts, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions by prioritizing their values and pace of change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured ways to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping skills, helping clients build concrete strategies for daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elena will work with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. She believes therapists and clients shape therapy together to find a meaningful path forward.

Online therapy with Elena is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make therapy more accessible for people in different locations, with varied routines, and for those who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins with a registered professional.