Michaela Grecu , NCPS

Michaela Grecu is a counsellor practising from the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom with a background in psychology and psychotherapy. She holds a Degree in Psychology and completed postgraduate diplomas in Hypnotherapy and in Psychotherapy and Counselling, and her training blends academic study with applied clinical practice. She also holds the NCPS credential, which indicates registration with a professional counselling and psychotherapy organisation and reflects a commitment to recognised standards of training and supervised experience.

Her style is collaborative, respectful and non-judgemental, and she describes her work as pluralistic - tailoring methods to each person rather than applying a single model. That flexibility means she draws on approaches such as person-centred work, psychoanalytic thinking, humanistic and Gestalt influences, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural methods, alongside hypnotherapy techniques learned during postgraduate study.

She supports people through a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career and ADHD, as well as trauma, grief, addictions and family issues. Michaela frames counselling as an opportunity to explore thoughts, behaviours and feelings so clients can gain new perspectives, build resilience and make choices that feel more satisfying. The therapeutic relationship is central to her practice, and sessions may be short or long term at a pace the client finds comfortable.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michaela often integrates client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and hypnotherapy, adapting each approach to the individual. Client-centred therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a non-judgemental space so clients can explore their feelings and values, supporting changes in relationships and self-understanding. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours and helps people develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habits, reduce stress responses and work with underlying images and beliefs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michaela works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This means assessment and planning are done together so the work feels tailored and purposeful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be held by video call, over the phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs. These options allow ongoing contact and continuity of care with licensed professionals while maintaining a focus on the therapeutic relationship and progress.