Bucharest · in person or online

English-speaking psychologist in Bucharest

I offer a clear, empathic space — in person in central Bucharest or online — where we can understand what is holding you back and move forward at a pace that fits you.

I am a psychotherapist specialising in Transactional Analysis, with long-term experience supporting anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, identity topics and periods of personal change. I work with adults in Bucharest and with expats and international clients across Europe.

8+ years experience 100+ clients EATA certified COPSI code 438297
Catrinel Ștefan, psychotherapist in Bucharest

How therapy works

A safe therapeutic relationship

We build a stable, predictable frame where you can explore your experience with confidence.

Understanding patterns

Transactional Analysis helps you see how thinking, emotion and relationship patterns formed, so you can choose differently.

Sustained, realistic change

We work step by step, with goals that fit your pace, so change becomes steady and usable in daily life.

Working with expats and clients abroad

Living between cultures, building a life far from home, navigating a new language at work and in relationships — these are not minor details. I have worked for years with expats based in Bucharest, with clients who continued our work online after relocating, and with clients from across Europe: Germany, Italy, the UK, Georgia and beyond.

Sessions are held entirely in English, with attention to cultural nuance and the specific stress of being international — distance from family, identity shifts, professional pressure, cross-cultural relationships, and the quiet loneliness that can come with a new country.

Credentials and affiliations

EATA

Certified by the European Association for Transactional Analysis.

ARAT

Certified by the Romanian Association for Transactional Analysis.

College of Psychologists

Member of the Romanian College, COPSI code 438297.

8+ years

Of clinical practice, with 100+ adults supported.

Appointments and location

Sessions take place in Bucharest, at the office in the Cotroceni area, or online via Zoom or Google Meet for clients anywhere in Europe.

For appointments, please share a few availability options, your time zone if you are abroad, and your preference for online or in person.

Contact

FAQ

Do you work with expats and international clients?

Yes. A meaningful part of my practice is with expats living in Bucharest and with international clients based in Germany, Italy, the UK and Georgia. Sessions are held in English.

Can I continue therapy if I relocate abroad?

Yes. Many clients begin in person and continue online after moving. The process and the relationship carry over without needing to start from scratch.

When is it a good time to look for a psychologist in Bucharest?

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about relationships and emotions, therapy can offer clarity and support — especially during transitions like relocation, a career change or a personal crisis.

Where is the office?

The office is in the Cotroceni area of Bucharest, easily reachable from across the city. For clients outside Bucharest, sessions are held online.

How do I book a session?

Send an email or call, mention your time zone if you are abroad, and I will reply with scheduling options as soon as possible. If you prefer to book through a platform, you can also find me on complicated.life.

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Tell me what you are looking for and we will choose a format that fits you, online or in person.

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