Rate Andreea Chirvase

At times, in life, you can feel quietly disconnected - from yourself, from others, or from a sense of meaning or direction. If you’re noticing patterns that keep repeating, emotions that feel hard to manage, or relationships that leave you feeling unsure or unseen, you’re not alone. Therapy can offer a space to pause and make sense of what’s really going on.

Therapy with me isn’t about being “fixed.” It does ask something of you. You’ll be invited to be both vulnerable and accountable, and at times the work may feel uncomfortable, but never unsafe or rushed. My role isn’t to give you answers, but to help you gently get to the heart of what’s really going on. The most meaningful and lasting change often comes from the realisations you arrive at yourself, with the right support alongside you.

My approach is grounded in the person-centred approach, which means you’ll be met with warmth, empathy, and genuine curiosity, without judgement or pressure. I aim to offer a space where you can explore your experiences openly, at your own pace.

When it’s helpful, I bring in practical, solution-focussed ways of working to help you notice patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and to explore small, meaningful changes that feel supportive and achievable.

Relationships are often at the heart of therapy. Together, we might explore how you relate to others, how you relate to yourself, and how past experiences may still be influencing the present. This can include looking at boundaries, needs, communication, and emotional patterns, with the aim of building deeper connection, trust, and self-understanding.

I work with adults navigating relationships, identity, communication, and emotional overwhelm - whether this shows up in family dynamics, friendships, work, or dating. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck or uncertain about how to move forward, either within themselves or in their relationships.

Others are carrying grief or trauma, or are trying to redefine who they are after loss, major life transitions, or years of putting others first. I also have experience supporting adults processing historic childhood sexual abuse, historic sexual trauma, and loss, including the loss of a loved one, a sense of safety, or a version of yourself.

I offer an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients, particularly those navigating identity, belonging, boundaries, or self-acceptance.

Whether you’re carrying old wounds, struggling to express your needs, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply and invest in your emotional wellbeing, therapy can be a place to slow down, reflect, and move forward in a way that feels more authentic and grounded.