Alexandra Ghebeleș

About me

🧠 MY JOURNEY IN THE FIELD My life's goal became clear ever since my very first encounter with psychology in the 10th grade. Thirteen years later, psychotherapy remains a vocation for me, and my journey in the field has brought me here: Hi! I am Alexandra, integrative psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, utterly in love with self-discovery and personal growth. I graduated from City, University of London (BSc Hons in Psychology), specialising in ''Counseling and Health Psychology'', and I completed my Master's degree in Psychology at Queen Mary University, London, specialising in ''Mental Health and Psychotherapies''. I truly believe in psychotherapy's power to heal and I'm particularly interested in how it can improve mental and emotional wellbeing and help us live authentic, fulfilling lives. 🙏 MY METHOD My practice has a strong integrative character, incorporating techniques from all three major psychotherapy schools (person-centered, cognitive-behavioural, and psychoanalysis). In my opinion, the clients already possess the answers to their questions; they just have to access them, guided by the therapist in an empathetic and (unconditionally) accepting manner. Since the human experience is extremely complex, I believe in personalising and adapting therapy according to the client's temperament, needs, and preferences, as well as their goals and the problems they face. To achieve this, I exclusively use science-based techniques from a multitude of therapeutic approaches (e.g., mindfulness, EFT & IEFT, somatic therapy, transactional analysis, DBT, existential therapy, art therapy, ACT, Gestalt therapy, etc.). ❔WHAT TO EXPECT • I do not offer magic solutions and cannot make problems disappear, but I can guide you through the process of self-actualization and healing in a secure, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment. • I will not give advice on how you should live your life, but I can guide you to find the answers to your own questions. • I cannot do the inner work for you, but I can help you achieve your goals by providing you with information and hands-on exercises. • I do not promise miraculous healing recipes in X weeks (and if you encounter any therapists promising you that, please, run away), but I will support you on this journey towards your authentic self, providing a professional and compassionate setting. 🤝🏻 HOW SESSIONS ARE CONDUCTED Sessions have the standard duration of 50 minutes and can take place either face-to-face or online, depending on your preferences. The frequency of the sessions is settled by mutual agreement, based on your resources and goals. 🎓 EDUCATION • Queen Mary University, London – MSc in Psychology - Mental Health: Psychological Therapies • City University, London – BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counseling and Health Psychology • Integrative Psychotherapy Training • Over 150 courses, trainings and workshops in psychotherapy • Over 200 clients and thousands of sessions in all 6 years of practice • Internship at the "Prof. Dr. Al. Obregia" Psychiatric Hospital, Bucharest • Thousands of hours of training • 11 years in my own therapeutic process 👩‍💻 SPECIAL INTERESTS self-awareness; personal development; anxiety, panic attacks; relational difficulties; insomnia; stress; emotional management; sexuality (sexual difficulties, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.); trauma; eating disorders; expatriation /cultural adaptation; existential crisis; burnout; loneliness; health anxiety; depression; self-esteem; body image; somatisation, abuse. 📖 COMPETENCIES Integrative psychotherapist (adolescents, adults, couples, and families) Clinical psychologist Career counselor Informed work with individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, minorities or different cultures, people with disabilities, individuals suffering from eating disorders or addictions, individuals living with mental health issues, or victims of abuse. Important❗ Inclusion is a key value for me, so everyone, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, is welcome in my practice.