
Ioana Donciu
Registered Member MÍø±¬ÃÅ
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07980391508
Therapist - Redhill / Reigate
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Available for home visits
- Concessionary rates
Availability
My availability at this moment are:
Monday: 12:30- 15:30, 17:30- 19:30 online sessions only
Tuesday: 19:00-20:00 - online
Wednesday: 09:00- 17:00, 19:00-20:00 online sessions only
Thursday: Fully booked
Friday: Only a few spaces left -face to face sessions and online
Saturday: 9:00 -16:00 - face to face sessions and online
I am not due to take any time off any time soon, but during August month I usually take most of my annual leave.
About me and my therapy practice
Welcome.
I'm Ioana Donciu, a therapeutic counsellor dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside you to navigate life's challenges and foster personal growth. My approach is rooted in empathy and respect, aiming to empower you to create meaningful change in your life.
What might you bring to counselling? It could be depression, anxiety or stress.
You might be having difficulty with fear, shame, anger, confusion or other uncomfortable emotions. Or maybe relationship difficulties, trouble coping with life, or a wish to change your behaviour. It could be the depths of despair – or just things are not quite right.
How does it work?
I provide a confidential and supportive space for you to explore your concerns and work towards positive change
You are going to be with a patient listener, who concentrates on understanding your world, so talking is easier than you might expect. There are no judgemental remarks or unwanted bits of advice.
All this helps to build a valuable trusting relationship, so we can work together on your plans for change.
You are with a qualified counsellor, committed to professionalism and high ethical standards, who will adapt the approach to suit your needs.
If you choose to contact me and want to know more, I am happy to discuss how this might work for you and it will be free of charge. It will be interesting to listen to what you have to say, and I will be open in answering any questions you may have.
How will you know I am right for you?
I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I'm here to support you on your journey. I believe that healing happens within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a warm and empathetic environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create a more fulfilling life.
Practice description
In my sessions I apply an integrative approach in Counselling, which means that I will use different skills to ensure I am meeting your needs.
As a counsellor, I work with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress, anger, frustration, parenthood, childhood, loss, the need to manage harmful emotions and behaviours, or difficulties with coping with traumatic experience and events, relationship difficulties that are affecting their ability to manage life.
Talking therapy will offer you the safe space to be listened to, understood, heard and it will help you find ways to deal with emotions and feelings such as guilt, anger, pride, anxiety, fear, shame, confusion and grief. I am committed to offer you the support needed in developing achievable plans for the future, and creating coping strategies in order to bring about effective change and/or enhance your well-being.
I am committed to listen without judgement, be empathetic, encourage and support to empower you by setting clear boundaries and be professional by respecting the right to be shown respect, dignity and consideration.
Carl Jung ( psychiatrist and psychoanalyst ) once said:
“The principle aim of therapy is not to transport one to an impossible state of happiness but to help (the client) acquire steadfastness and patience in the face of suffering .“
Professional development:
I completed all my training at East Surrey College, in Counselling and Psychotherapy/Therapeutic Counselling.
I have done a wide variety of additional training and workshops , including creative ways to apply in sessions.
Volunteer work:
Single Parents Support and Advice Organisation
Mind Organisation
Forward trust Foundation
My first session
I can understand it hasn't been easy for you lately or for some time now, and I am glad that you want to give therapy a chance in exploring the emotions and feelings that you are struggling with.
It must be hard trying to find and to choose the right one for you, and for that reason I am offering a free 30 minutes phone call or video call, session, in order for you to see if I am a good match for what you are looking for.
In this session we will discuss anything else that may be relevant to a potential future collaboration.
The first session can be different from client to client.
I can't promise that everything will be amazing and you will be happy all the time, after having therapy, but I can promise that:
You will not feel judged or criticised
You will be looked after by someone with competence and professionalism
You will have a safe and confidential space where you can explore any feelings and/or emotions
You will be able to work on your goals and plans,
You will get the right support for you to progress and create change
I will explain how I work and reasons to use my interventions
I will be open minded and treat everyone with dignity and respect
What I can help with
Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English, Romanian