Bristena Mantu

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Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP

About me

I specialise in supporting adults navigating life transitions or significant crises, relationship difficulties, career transitions, burnout, loss of meaning, identity struggles, spiritual questions,  and moments of “something has to change.”

Hello, and welcome. I’m a UKCP and BACP-registered psychosynthesis psychotherapist offering weekly 60-minute online therapy sessions for adults across the UK. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call so we can see whether working together feels right.

Who I work with

I work best with high-functioning adults who, on the outside, are doing “well enough”, sometimes even very well, but inside feel anxious, depleted or deeply unfulfilled. You might be the strong one others turn to in need, yet you may feel restless, stuck, or unsure about your own next step.

Perhaps you’re facing a career change or feeling lost professionally, going through a breakup or divorce, recovering from burnout or chronic stress, questioning your faith, purpose or long-held identity, or struggling with low self-worth despite external success.

Many of the people I work with identify as givers: over-functioners, people-pleasers, the steady one in relationships. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion, relationship difficulties, blurred boundaries, attachment wounds or patterns of codependency, feeling unseen, unchosen or undervalued, anxiety, self-doubt, and second-guessing yourself. You may find yourself thinking, “I don’t trust my own judgment anymore.”

My approach – Psychosynthesis

Psychosynthesis is a depth-oriented, integrative form of psychotherapy that works with both your struggles and your potential. It recognises that symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or relationship difficulties often emerge during periods of growth and transition.

Together, we explore the different parts of you, the achiever, the caretaker, the inner critic, while reconnecting you to a deeper sense of identity and purpose. This approach can be particularly powerful during life changes, including divorce recovery, career transitions, burnout, identity crises and midlife reassessment.

In therapy, we gently explore your life patterns and begin restoring balance: building boundaries without guilt, shifting from over-giving to mutual exchange, and strengthening your sense of self-worth and emotional clarity.

How I work

I offer a space that is warm, grounded and collaborative. I’m not overly distant, but I’m not here just to agree with you either. Many of my clients are ready for clarity and meaningful change. Our work may involve reflecting on patterns, processing difficult emotions, and taking practical steps toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

My practice is welcoming and affirming of highly sensitive persons (HPSs), LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent individuals (including ADHD), and those in non-traditional relationship structures. I work in a respectful, inclusive, and non-pathologising way.

Often, my clients are at a crossroads in life. They want more than symptom management. They seem to be grasping for a more authentic and meaningful life, yet are unsure how to begin. If you’re standing at a threshold: leaving behind a role, a relationship, or a version of yourself, and want support navigating the next chapter, I’d be honoured to work with you.

You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute call or ask about my current availability.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • I am a qualified psychosynthesis counsellor, psychotherapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist with an MA in Psychosynthesis Psychology at the Institute of Psychosynthesis London in partnership with Middlesex University
  • I've worked in private practice for over 5 years, and I also hold various positions at the Institute of Psychosynthesis, such as studies advisor and trainer

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

When I work

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Morning
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London, Greater London, SE15

London, Greater London, E1

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Key details

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Additional languages

Romanian

Online platforms

Zoom
Whatsapp
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams

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