BACP

Bianca Barbu , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Bianca

Bianca Barbu is a UK-based therapist credentialed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings over six years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and parenting challenges, helping them to explore concerns and identify practical ways forward. Bianca strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and examined without fear of criticism, and she emphasizes collaborative work that respects each person’s pace and goals.

Recognizing that reaching out for support takes courage, she provides steady guidance throughout the process of change. Her approach focuses on listening carefully, clarifying what matters most to each individual, and supporting the development of coping strategies that fit everyday life. Bianca aims to help clients build greater understanding of their experiences and move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Bianca draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this work helps when connection, trust, or intimacy are causing distress and aims to strengthen relational understanding and emotional safety. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on empathetic listening and supporting clients to find their own solutions; this approach is helpful for people seeking validation, clarity, and personal growth. In addition, Trauma-Focused Therapy is employed when past traumatic experiences affect present functioning, offering structured ways to process those experiences and reduce their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Bianca works with clients to identify their needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts techniques over time so the therapeutic method fits each person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support from home or between commitments. These options can help clients maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Bianca Barbu have?

Bianca Barbu has six years of professional experience.

Is Bianca Barbu a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which is the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Bianca Barbu provide therapy?

Bianca Barbu provides therapy in English.

Where is Bianca Barbu located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Bianca Barbu as my therapist?

You can work with Bianca Barbu through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Bianca Barbu work with international clients?

Bianca Barbu does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Bianca Barbu cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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