Ioana Mitrache

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London, Greater London, N6 5DF

About me

I work with individuals and couples who want to better understand themselves, their emotions and their relationships.

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in repeating patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure how to navigate difficult experiences such as relationship difficulties, betrayal, separation, burnout or major life transitions. Others may appear strong and capable on the outside, yet internally feel disconnected, misunderstood or uncertain about what they want.

Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect and explore what may be happening beneath the surface — including emotional patterns, relationship dynamics and past experiences that can influence how we see ourselves and connect with others.

My approach is warm, thoughtful and collaborative. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can speak openly and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can work towards greater self-awareness, healthier ways of coping, stronger boundaries and more secure and meaningful relationships.

Alongside my counselling training, I have undertaken extensive international professional development in systemic and relational approaches, including Family and Systemic Constellations, attachment, couple relationships, intimacy and desire, intergenerational trauma, healthy autonomy (IoPT), introductory Internal Family Systems (IFS), and creative and experiential approaches. This informs my interest in understanding not only present difficulties, but also the attachment patterns, family experiences and relational dynamics that may continue to influence how we relate to ourselves and others.

Having lived and worked in different countries, I also understand some of the complexities of building a life across cultures. I particularly enjoy working with international clients, expats and people navigating cross-cultural relationships, identity changes or major life transitions.

Whether you are going through a difficult period, struggling in your relationships or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, therapy can offer a supportive space for reflection, change and growth.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • BA in Food Science
  • Master’s degree in Sustainable Food Systems

Additional Training

  • COSRT Certificate in Working with Couples
  • COSRT Certificate in Diversity within Contemporary Relationships
  • NCIP Advanced Certificate In Neurodiversity
  • IFS Foundations Masterclass
  • IFS Intimacy From the Inside Out
  • Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) training - Anna Freud 
  • CBT Training - Beck Institute 
  • Identity-Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy 
  •  Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 
  • Imago Relationships Therapy International workshop/training 
  • Family and Systemic Constellations Facilitator 
  • Art Therapy Certificate
  • Systemic Trauma Work and Ritual 

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

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Family Constellations

IoPT

Inner child 

Therapies offered

Fees

£70.00 - £100.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students

Additional information

Individual Therapy
£70 per session (50 minutes)

Couples Therapy
£100 per session (60 minutes)

Sessions are held online via secure video call.

Payment is due before the session to confirm your appointment.

I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces for people experiencing financial difficulty. Please contact me to discuss availability and eligibility; evidence of income may be requested.

A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged at the full fee.

Further information

My work is integrative and informed by ongoing training in trauma-informed therapy, systemic approaches and relational dynamics. I have a particular interest in understanding how family systems, generational patterns and early life experiences can influence present-day relationships and emotional wellbeing.

In my work I may incorporate reflective, experiential and creative techniques where appropriate, including elements inspired by systemic and family constellation work, as well as art-based exploration.

I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional difficulties and patterns that may feel difficult to change on their own.

I am committed to ongoing professional development and regular supervision to support safe, ethical and reflective practice.

45 Avenue Road, London, Greater London, N6 5DF

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups

Key details

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Additional languages

Romanian

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Ioana Mitrache
Ioana Mitrache