- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT elements
- Supports carers
About Livia
Livia Maria Nestianu works from an integrative, person-centred approach. She draws on a mix of methods to suit each person’s needs and creates a calm space to talk. Her background in psychology informs how she supports people facing stress, anxiety and trauma. Livia uses straightforward language and offers practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with attachment-informed thinking and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means she helps people notice what matters to them, understand patterns in relationships, and try small changes in thoughts and behaviours. Somatic ideas are also used to bring attention to bodily responses related to stress and trauma.
Over five years she has supported people with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and with complex issues like addiction, grief and eating concerns. She also helps people struggling with career stress, caregiver strain and relationship problems. Her work includes supporting LGBT clients and people with neurodiverse traits including autism and Asperger syndrome.
Livia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and Romanian and practises from the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Booking is then arranged according to the therapist’s schedule and the subscription terms.
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with attachment-informed thinking and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means she helps people notice what matters to them, understand patterns in relationships, and try small changes in thoughts and behaviours. Somatic ideas are also used to bring attention to bodily responses related to stress and trauma.
Over five years she has supported people with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and with complex issues like addiction, grief and eating concerns. She also helps people struggling with career stress, caregiver strain and relationship problems. Her work includes supporting LGBT clients and people with neurodiverse traits including autism and Asperger syndrome.
Livia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and Romanian and practises from the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Booking is then arranged according to the therapist’s schedule and the subscription terms.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Somatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what truly matters to them and learn simple skills to act in line with those values, which can ease stuck patterns and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behaviour, useful for intimacy, abandonment and relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and manage low mood or anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to try different methods and decide what fits best for the person’s goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust the focus as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking as this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can suit a work break, audio-only can work when bandwidth is limited, and remote sessions remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can use these flexible arrangements to make therapy more doable alongside caregiving and other responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, along with grief, addiction, eating issues and relationship challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, blending ACT, attachment ideas, CBT and somatic work to match what each person needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of experience and a background in psychology that informs her integrative practice.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.