- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Systemic therapy
About Petra
Petra combines psychodynamic thinking with trauma-focused and systemic ideas to look at recurring patterns and present difficulties. Sessions typically explore how past relationships shape current reactions. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment themes and issues that show up after separation or divorce.
Practical problems such as communication breakdowns, codependency and caregiver stress are part of the work. She also supports people dealing with infidelity, immigration-related distress, isolation and guilt or shame. Conversations include how dissociation or dependent personality traits can affect everyday life.
Petra draws on experience from both clinical settings and organisational work. That background is used to discuss identity, transitions and the strains of high-pressure environments. Her focus includes blended family dynamics and the challenges they create.
Sessions are collaborative and aim to identify repeating patterns and small changes that make daily life easier. Clients are invited to weigh options and try new ways of relating rather than receiving prescriptive advice. To start, people follow the site process to match and schedule their first session.
Registration on record
- BACP
- United Kingdom · 413796
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
How Petra’s approaches translate to online work
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships shape present feelings and reactions. It can help when someone feels stuck repeating the same patterns, or when old losses and attachment wounds keep resurfacing. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and on practical ways to reduce flashbacks, dissociation and intense overwhelm. It is often used when stress or anxiety follows difficult experiences.Systemic therapy considers how relationships, family patterns and roles maintain problems. It is helpful for communication problems, blended family challenges and recurring conflict. Choosing an approach is a collaborative decision. Petra discusses goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then she and the client try an approach together and adjust it over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, to balance family commitments or to keep appointments that would otherwise be difficult to attend in person. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Petra will help you find a format that fits your schedule and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Petra works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and life-purpose questions. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and related concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure what comes next?
She uses psychodynamic, trauma-focused and systemic ideas to identify repeating patterns and the roots of stuckness. The work looks at past relationships and present behaviours to open up new options.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical practice and additional experience working in global organisations. That mix informs how she addresses workplace and identity concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are intended for people based in the United Kingdom.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription tier.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
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