About Monica Stanescu
My interest in psychology and therapeutical approaches sparked about twenty years ago. Going through various adverse childhood experiences, being surrounded by unhealthy behaviours, and displaying unhealthy behaviours, understanding the mind and behaviours become something of high interest. Hence, I went to study psychology, and this was amazing! However, I needed to figure out what path to follow next. I wanted to study clinical psychology, but I was looking for more, so I decided to go and work in the Human Resources and Recruitment field. This time of my life was truly spectacular! I worked and met so many wonderful people (I still carry some wisdom from that time. My favourite is: “I am too poor to buy cheap shoes”, and I genuinely believe it, but I also love shoes, so it’s a good excuse when I want to buy another pair). I developed good diplomacy and professional skills, learned to adjust my communication skills, and developed people skills, which, over time, correlated with a high level of empathy and authenticity and became my strength as a person and now as a therapist.
Time went on, and when I found a Health Psychology course, it felt like the right approach to follow. I always believed in the biopsychosocial approach, that the environment we grow and live in is essential to our becoming. That was the time when I truly understood how traumatic it has been to receive the diagnosis of a chronic condition in my early twenties, how it has impacted my identity as a woman and how it took over my being and my life. I went through all the stages of grief, and it turned my world apart. But with great support around me, therapy, and friends, I managed to rebuild myself, the way I feel about myself. This time, in a conscious manner, by my values and beliefs, and my wishes for the future, how I wanted to conduct my life.
Right after I received my MSc qualification, I started to work as a Specialist Mentor, providing emotional support for students all over the UK. When I studied for my undergraduate, I remember feeling my mind was so scattered, I had no notion of time management or prioritisation, struggling to study, focus and lacking motivation for a proactive approach to preparation ahead exams. I would end up not sleeping well, not eating the last two days before exams, and struggling to study. Now, I understand that I needed guidance and support, and nowadays, someone does not need to spend years trying to change unhealthy beliefs and behaviours to healthy ones. You need the right support, tailored to your unique needs at that time. Hence, being able to work with students holds such a meaningful place in my heart.
In my search to develop as an individual and professional, I started to study counselling. The counselling course was mind-blowing from a personal development perspective. I had to go back to therapy to process, challenge and integrate old, deeply ingrained beliefs. At a professional level, developing and applying counselling skills made such a difference, but soon, I identified a new obstacle: trauma. Hence, I studied and integrated a trauma-informed, somatic psychotherapy course, which allows a whole exploration, beautifully exploring emotional beliefs and their expression throughout somatic work. This approach enables a healthy and rapid process and integration of our lived experiences. Studying Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy was the cherry on top! I have always been fascinated by hypnotherapy, and it felt it would beautifully complete my set of skills to be able to offer a safe space and contain any challenge that one might bring into the therapeutical space, completing the process with enhancing self-confidence and self-esteem through deep suggestions right to the core of being.
I now have well-rounded skills and professional expertise to support people in their transformative journey. But the most important thing is that I have grown so much due to all the knowledge I’ve accumulated, enhanced by my high level of empathy and non-judgment. I am happy to share this with anyone who might need a safe space to figure out ways to overcome emotional obstacles or to live well with daily stuff like managing stress, having to deliver a presentation, or managing social-romantic-family relationships.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I look forward to hearing your story!
About The Therapeutic Triad
My Expertise
My Expertise
My Expertise
After years of academic training and practical experience, developing a complex set of skills, I feel confident in supporting individuals to navigate through a wide range of challenges. Using a unique approach to counselling, psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy my services are suitable for most people looking for emotiona
After years of academic training and practical experience, developing a complex set of skills, I feel confident in supporting individuals to navigate through a wide range of challenges. Using a unique approach to counselling, psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy my services are suitable for most people looking for emotional and mental change.
- Anxiety: generalised anxiety, anxiety as result of a long term condition, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias.
- Public speaking and performance, impostor syndrome, etc.
- Depressive episodes
- Addictions (e.g. smoking, substance misuse, disturbed eating, sex and porn, workaholism, screens, gambling, intellectualisation)
- Weight loss / management
- Stress Management
- Managing Long Term Conditions
- Sleep disturbances
- Challenges resulting from ADHD traits (time management, organisational skills, reduced focus, procrastination, emotional regulation and resilience, motivation, setting and following throughout SMART goals)
- Emotional challenges resulted from Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and Menopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Trauma & PTSD
counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy
My Services
My Expertise
My Expertise
25% DISCOUNT for:
- Any students
- Individuals on a lower income than £29.500/year
- Individuals impacted by grief & loss of a loved one, stillborn child, pets
- Women & couples impacted by POI or other infertility related conditions.
- Individuals challenged by ADHD traits.
* Terms and conditions apply
Online Short term therapy:
- Cognitive-Behav
25% DISCOUNT for:
- Any students
- Individuals on a lower income than £29.500/year
- Individuals impacted by grief & loss of a loved one, stillborn child, pets
- Women & couples impacted by POI or other infertility related conditions.
- Individuals challenged by ADHD traits.
* Terms and conditions apply
Online Short term therapy:
- Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Online Medium and long term therapy:
- Integrative therapy, a holistic and innovative approach between counselling, evidence based cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy and somatic-based psychotherapy
- Somatic-Based Psychotherapy
- Counselling - Person Centred Approach counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy
My Approach
My Expertise
My Approach
With the right support, we learn to shine!
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy and nonjudgment. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and where they can develop new insights and coping strategies to overcome daily challenges and fulfil their potential
With the right support, we learn to shine!
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy and nonjudgment. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and where they can develop new insights and coping strategies to overcome daily challenges and fulfil their potential.
There is no such thing as one size fits all; furthermore, we all need different approaches to tackle our challenges at different times. Hence, there is a need for a new, effective, and revolutionary approach to therapy that allows the individual to explore lived experiences from different perspectives and create positive, beneficial change in the present for a brighter future.
counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy
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25% off for:
- Any students
- Individuals on a lower income than £29.500/year
- Individuals impacted by grief & loss of a loved one, stillborn child, pets
- Women & couples impacted by POI or other infertility related conditions.
- Individuals challenged by ADHD traits.
* Terms and conditions apply