Elena

Mrs Elena Ciortescu

Psychotherapist

“Whether you're feeling stuck/overwhelmed, your story matters. You can speak freely without fear of judgment. We’ll explore your experiences, uncover your inner strengths, and create practical strategies for real, lasting change. I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.”

About Me

I believe therapy is about finding your voice in a truly supportive environment. Here, we can explore your unique experiences without judgment, helping you to understand yourself better. We’ll work together to identify practical strategies, empowering you to navigate challenges and build on your strengths. This approach suits anyone ready to make meaningful changes and move forward with confidence.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, respectful pace, blending down-to-earth reflection with small, practical steps you can try between meetings. Whether the conversation is in English or Romanian, the space is calm and attentive, so you can speak safely about anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns or persistent self‑doubt. We notice patterns together, experiment with simple coping tools, and build brief reflections that anchor change outside sessions. This way of working often suits people who want steady, hands‑on support and clear progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Inadequacy

    A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

National Counseling Society (NCS)

Counsellor

Qualifications

Chrysalis Academy

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Birmingham, England

United Kingdom

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Birmingham, United Kingdom