top of page
Hi there! My name is Alina Croitoru and I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and relationship/couple therapist.
I created Colchester Therapy with you in mind, aiming to offer you a safe space where you can look for your own answers.
​
Whatever brings you to Colchester Therapy, you are always welcome. I am here for you from day one, ready to follow your pace and to support you all the way through your journey.
What is psychodynamic counselling?
The psychodynamic approach to counselling derives from psychoanalysis, the first type of talking therapy. Understanding the role that unconscious processes and early life experiences can play in one’s current life represents the core of this approach. The aim of this type of counselling is not only to help manage symptoms, but also understand why you might experience such symptoms and what they mean to you. While in therapy with me, you are encouraged to tell your own story, in your own way. We will reflect on it together, often connecting past experiences and present ones in order to gain insight into your internal world and external/current presentation.
By understanding the root cause of your difficulties, and by becoming aware of the underlying psychological processes, you can start feeling more in charge of your own life, as well as experience an increased sense of self-worth and well-being.
Some difficulties I can help with:
Anxiety Depression Family issues ADHD
Relationship/couple's therapy Loss & Grief Addiction
Cultural issues Stress Self-Esteem
Coping with change Identity
Work-related difficulties Career counselling
Personal development Living meaningfully
How I work
During the sessions, we will be looking at past and current experiences to understand more about your ways of feeling, thinking and relating. We will pay attention to everything you bring, from feelings and thoughts to dreams and fantasies, as well as to the way you relate to such psychological contents.
My working style is non-directive and relationship-oriented, which means that the work we do is a collaborative effort, based on mutual trust. While I might occasionally ask questions and offer interpretations, my main role is to listen to you and support you in connecting the dots.
Recent Blog Posts
bottom of page