Ioana Mitrache, BACP
Compassionate integrative counsellor for growth and healing
- Attachment-informed care
- Evidence-based techniques
- Inclusive practice
About Ioana Mitrache
Ioana Mitrache is an integrative, holistic counsellor who supports people seeking greater clarity, stability, and purpose in their lives. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, creating a respectful environment where clients can explore thoughts, emotions, and life experiences at their own pace. Her practice emphasizes relational connection and compassion while drawing on evidence-based methods tailored to each person's needs.
Ioana uses a flexible, systemic holistic method alongside psychogenealogy to help uncover repeating patterns and the origins of emotional difficulties. She welcomes clients of all genders, sexualities, religions, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, and ages, and adapts her approach to reflect each person’s unique context and goals. Through collaborative work, she aims to identify and address the blockages that are holding someone back, guiding them toward healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
In sessions with Ioana, clients can expect to be treated with understanding, respect, and genuine curiosity. She offers practical tools and support designed to build confidence and encourage empowered decision-making rather than simply fixing problems. Ioana holds the BACP credential, indicating affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings eight years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. Her role is to walk alongside clients, offering honesty, compassion, and support as they navigate change and healing.
Ioana uses a flexible, systemic holistic method alongside psychogenealogy to help uncover repeating patterns and the origins of emotional difficulties. She welcomes clients of all genders, sexualities, religions, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, and ages, and adapts her approach to reflect each person’s unique context and goals. Through collaborative work, she aims to identify and address the blockages that are holding someone back, guiding them toward healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
In sessions with Ioana, clients can expect to be treated with understanding, respect, and genuine curiosity. She offers practical tools and support designed to build confidence and encourage empowered decision-making rather than simply fixing problems. Ioana holds the BACP credential, indicating affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings eight years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. Her role is to walk alongside clients, offering honesty, compassion, and support as they navigate change and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ioana Mitrache have?
Ioana Mitrache has 8 years of professional experience.
Is Ioana Mitrache a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Ioana Mitrache provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Romanian.
Where is Ioana Mitrache located?
Ioana Mitrache is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ioana Mitrache as my therapist?
You can work with Ioana Mitrache through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ioana Mitrache work with international clients?
Yes, Ioana Mitrache works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ioana Mitrache cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and remote support with Ioana Mitrache
Ioana integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - this approach helps people address issues like trust, intimacy, abandonment, and attachment difficulties by focusing on connection and safety. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which puts the client’s experience at the center of the work and emphasizes empathy, unconditional acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit as well, offering practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ioana will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds and priorities change.
Online therapy with Ioana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals from a convenient location, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life while supporting meaningful personal work.