Bristena Mantu

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Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP

About me

Hello and welcome. Looking for a therapist can feel daunting, especially when you are already struggling. You may not know exactly what you need yet - only that something feels difficult and you would like some support.

You may be experiencing anxiety, ADHD-related overwhelm, loneliness, low self-confidence or burnout. Perhaps you are navigating family or relationship difficulties, such as an affair or betrayal, a breakup, career change or shift in identity. You might also be struggling with fears that hold you back or make parts of life feel harder to navigate. Whatever brings you here, you do not need to have it all figured out before reaching out.

I’m a UKCP-registered psychosynthesis psychotherapist offering weekly 60-minute online sessions to adults across the UK. I have worked in private practice for over six years and am also a junior trainer at the Institute of Psychosynthesis.

Many of the people I support are sensitive, caring and used to being the strong one others rely on. Over time, putting others first can lead to exhaustion, blurred boundaries, self-doubt and feeling unseen or disconnected from yourself.

Psychosynthesis is a depth-oriented, integrative form of psychotherapy that considers both your present difficulties and your potential. My role is not to tell you who to be or what to do, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with your values and inner direction, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

I offer a warm, grounded and collaborative space where you can slow down, speak openly and feel genuinely heard. Together, we can explore recurring patterns, process difficult emotions and identify practical steps forward, always at your pace.

I warmly welcome highly sensitive people, LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent individuals, and people exploring identities or relationships beyond conventional expectations.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss what brings you to therapy and whether working together feels right. Please feel welcome to get in touch.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a qualified psychosynthesis counsellor, psychotherapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist, holding an MA in Psychosynthesis Psychology (2022) from the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London, in partnership with Middlesex University. I have worked in private practice for over six years and am also a junior trainer at the Institute of Psychosynthesis.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

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

Additional information

I offer a sliding scale based on income and individual circumstances. Please feel welcome to get in touch to discuss what may be manageable for you. My aim is to make therapy accessible and inclusive for people from a wide range of financial backgrounds.

When I work

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My availability varies from month to month, and we can discuss my current openings during our introductory call. I offer flexibility wherever possible and will do my best to find a time that works around your schedule.

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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