Ancuta Tamas

About me

My training as a clinical psychologist and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist started from the interest and need for personal development and only later did I feel confident to accompany others on this road of self-discovery, healing, journey towards themselves. When a person suffers or has a problem that he does not (anymore) know how to solve or approach, most often the lack of resources, an overall perspective comes from the fact that he is too close to the things that happen to him. Working together with a therapist comes with that space of safety, curiosity, goal orientation, support and collaboration that allows the client to detach from the problem, put it on the discussion table, analyze it and decide what to do about it. Habits of thinking, of doing things in a certain way are like the beaten tracks that we choose automatically even when they no longer serve us. And often, until we are aware of the fact that we need a new path (a different way of being in relationships, in professional life) we must first start exploring: who we are, what values ​​we adhere to, what are those activities, areas that we intuitively seek and perform easily, observ which situations and life contexts trigger strong emotions, what are the ways we deal with them and much more. This path of discovery is like a map, and often the clues are hidden behind problems, difficulties. Once we have marked on the map as many references as possible about what we like, what we resonate with, where we have deficiencies, fears, concerns, linking the dots will more clearly indicate the new roads, the infrastructure we need to develop in order to reach those goals. The knowledge and skills I acquired in psychology enriched my life and relationships, gave me structure and clarity in knowing myself (what are my values, strengths, vulnerabilities, what energizes me, what are those projects that give me meaning s.a) and as a result I want to pass this on. Specifically, I come into the therapeutic relationship with my clients with that core of practices, knowledge and skills, in the presence of essential elements: unconditional acceptance of the person, congruence (authenticity), collaboration and empathy to facilitate self-knowledge, change, empowering the person with the goal of reducing suffering by building a life worth living. If you feel that it is the right time for you to understand more about the difficulties you are facing, to look for alternatives for personal development or to bring more meaning and satisfaction to the way you live your life, I invite you to schedule a first meeting.