- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment work
- Career and change
About Livia
Livia Maria Nestianu is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with young adults and others on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, career and life changes, and addiction. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Livia trained first in psychology before qualifying in counselling. She uses a mix of practical talking therapies rather than a single method. That means conversations may draw on cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment ideas and client-centred listening to fit what a person brings to sessions.
In practice she focuses on clear, active work. People might bring specific problems like panic, low mood, eating or anger, or broader concerns such as feeling lost after university or struggling with identity and relationships. Livia uses simple strategies alongside longer conversations to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, neurodiversity matters like autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and complex situations where more than one difficulty is present. This can include support around grief, chronic illness, and blended family dynamics.
Language is straightforward and sessions are paced to each person. Clients are invited to say what works for them, try small steps between meetings, and review progress together. To begin, people follow the site booking flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions where someone wants more clarity about priorities.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns influence current relationships. This approach can help with intimacy problems, abandonment concerns and communication patterns in close relationships.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and making space for the person's experience. It supports people who want reflective, paced conversations about identity, stress and coping without being pushed into a fixed technique.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and test what helps most, adjusting methods based on the client's goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of talking and body-focused techniques in video or audio sessions depending on what they support, and the therapist will help choose what suits a client's routine and needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, career and life transitions, addictions and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She practises integrative counselling, blending client-centred listening with approaches such as CBT, ACT, attachment-based and somatic ideas as relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience since qualifying and a background in psychology prior to her counselling training.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people living outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the site flow.
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