Online or in Bucharest

Change
step by step

Change is built gradually, with patience and clarity. In Transactional Analysis, every discovery becomes a new foothold towards a more authentic version of yourself.

Catrinel Ștefan, psychotherapist

How we begin

The first step in therapy

At the beginning of therapy we set the direction together, even when it is not yet clear where you are on the map.

01

Current difficulties

We begin with what feels difficult, confusing or heavy right now.

02

The change you are looking for

We explore what you need and what you hope to gain from therapy.

03

The therapeutic path

Together we build a path that makes sense for you.

You are invited to define your own goals and what you hope to gain. You bring into therapy the things that matter to you.

It is perfectly okay not to know exactly what you are looking for when you begin. In those situations, the first meetings are dedicated to exploring and gradually clarifying what is important to you.

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Catrinel Ștefan

About me

I am a psychotherapist specialising in Transactional Analysis. This form of therapy looks at your present impasse in a non-judgemental way. I can work with you on a range of themes: anxiety and depression, self-esteem, personality difficulties, eating disorders, shame, questions of identity and gender, as well as traumatic experiences.

I have experience working with people from the Roma and LGBTQ communities and I am open to neurodivergent people, to those who feel excluded or like outsiders, and who face prejudice in society.

8+ years of experienceEATA certifiedMember of the College of PsychologistsARAT certified100+ clients
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How I can help

I work with a wide range of themes, at your pace and without judgement.

Anxiety

Anxiety makes your life difficult

Shame

You are struggling with shame

Confidence

You want more self-confidence

Depression

Depression steals your daily joy

Self-image

You face self-image issues

Self-knowledge

You want to understand who you are and what you want

My approach

Transactional Analysis

I use Transactional Analysis, a method that explains how our inner parts work (Parent, Adult and Child) and the invisible patterns that guide us: drivers, life scripts, psychological games.

A good place to start is the egogram, a short exercise that shows how your energy is distributed across the five functional ego states.

Complete the egogram

The egogram

A short reflection exercise

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NP
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FC
AC
Critical Parent
Nurturing Parent
Adult
Free Child
Adapted Child

Types of sessions

Meetings online or at the office, at your own pace.

1:1 therapy

A safe space for individual work, at your own pace. 50-minute sessions.

Couples therapy

A safe space for the two of you to work on your relationship. 70-minute sessions.

Therapy for trainee psychotherapists

Gain clarity on your therapeutic style and the way you develop. 50-minute sessions.

Book a session

Contact me by email or phone for a session online or at the office.

Office location
Cotroceni, Bucharest, near the Botanical Garden

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Good to know

How do I know if I need therapy?

Many people come to therapy when they notice that emotions, relationships or everyday stress become hard to manage on their own. You do not need a “serious enough reason”, only the wish to understand better what is happening to you.

What happens in the first therapy session?

The first session is a space for getting to know each other and for exploration. We talk about what brings you to therapy, about your context and about what you would like to change, without the pressure of finding immediate solutions.

How long does a therapy process last?

The length varies from person to person and depends on their goals. Some themes need a few months, others a longer process, depending on the depth and the pace of change.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

For many people, online therapy is just as effective, as long as there is a stable, confidential setting and a good therapeutic relationship. The choice depends on each person’s preferences and context.

How do I choose the right psychologist for me?

It matters that you feel safe and understood in the relationship with your therapist. Many people search for a “good psychologist” or “online therapy in Romania”, but beyond specialisations, the therapeutic relationship and how you resonate with that person are what truly matter.