Mariana Pascu
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About me
Hello, and welcome to my profile.
You may be at a crossroads in life, struggling with anxiety/stress or depression. You may be looking to change something, find clarity, or find relief from the pain. Or you may simply want to be and feel heard.
I am a fully qualified psychodynamic therapist (MSt University of Oxford) and psychologist (BSc), with 17 years experience of working with people.
I have enormous respect for those who dare to seek help. This takes courage, but it will also likely be the most rewarding work you will ever do.
And you do not have to do it alone.
What might working together look like?
We will work together to build trust in a safe space, whether online or face to face. You will be able to tell your story at your own pace, and I will be alongside you, listening.
At times, I might ask questions to clarify what you think or how you feel about things. At times, I may offer my thoughts about what may be going on - and you will be able to tell me whether that feels true or we need to think a little more.
Talking through things together without judgement (yours or mine) helps clarify why you feel how you feel and what might help you feel better. Things begin to make sense and patterns of behaviour that don’t help you can be understood and let go of.
A freer, happier you can emerge.
Where do we begin?
If I sound like the kind of therapist you would feel comfortable working with, please book a free 15 minutes introductory call or email me for an initial consultation session during which we can explore what working together might look like. This will also be an opportunity to address any queries or concerns you may have at this stage.
Should we agree to proceed, we will meet via Zoom or at my office for weekly 50 min sessions, at a time that will be kept constant throughout our journey together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Level 7 qualified psychodynamic therapist and psychologist. With over 17 years experience working in training and development, some years ago I decided to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a psychotherapist.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychodynamic Practice, University of Oxford
- PGDip Psychodynamic Practice, University of Oxford
- PGCert Psychodynamic Studies, University of Oxford
- BSc (Hon) Psychology
I am currently conducting a research project around psychosomatic presentations at the University of Oxford.
I am deeply committed to maintaining up to date with the latest research and skillset in the psychology and psychotherapy world, including links with the fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology and transgenerational trauma, regularly attending international conferences and workshops.
Professional Memberships
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Neuropsychoanalysis Association (NPSA)
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a special interest in chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms.
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £105.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I operate a sliding scale that takes into account the clients' individual circumstances, with an average rate of £75 for individual therapy (50 mins) and £105 for couples therapy (75 mins).
Please do ask any questions about fees on our initial meeting.
When I work
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