Maria Madalina Radu

I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults and young professionals across London, via phone and online. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationships, neurodiversity, trauma or simply feeling stuck, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space and dedicated time to explore what matters to you. We work together to help you understand yourself better and find clarity about what's holding you back.

People seek counselling for many reasons, and you don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. I work with a range of challenges including: Stress, anxiety and depression, Work-related difficulties, Relationship issues, Grief, Life crises, Shame and self-worth, Identity and belonging, Trauma and past experiences.

Whatever brings you to therapy, we will explore it together to find meaning, clarity, and a path forward. I recognise that our cultural and personal backgrounds play a significant role in shaping our identities, and I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and walks of life to explore these influences within the therapeutic space.

Counselling gives you dedicated time and space to explore what's troubling you without judgement. We work together to help you understand yourself better and find your own answers.

• Through our conversations, you can:
  
• Gain clarity about what's holding you back
  
• Feel less alone and more understood
  
• Build confidence in yourself
  
• Develop healthier ways in relating to others,
  
• Learn to handle difficult feelings and situations
  
• Discover what you need to move forward
  

Issues I Can Help With

I work with a range of challenges, including:

• Stress, anxiety and depression
  
• Work-related difficulties and burnout
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions, crises and redundancy
• Self-esteem, shame and self-worth
• Identity and belonging
• Trauma and past experiences
• Self-harm and difficult emotions
• Personal development and self-understanding

I'm also fluent in Greek and English, and welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I recognise that our cultural and personal backgrounds play an important role in shaping our identities, and I welcome exploring these influences within the therapeutic space.

Supporting Neurodivergent Clients

I have particular experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with dyslexia, ADHD or autism. As neurodivergent myself, I understand the unique challenges of feeling different, misunderstood or struggling with shame around how your brain works. Whether you've been recently diagnosed, identify or have known for years, therapy can help you embrace your neurodiversity and work with it rather than against it.

Alongside this, I am deeply committed to the ethos of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. I offer the same level of care, respect, and professionalism to all, regardless of age, gender identity, culture, disability, sexual orientation, or religious and political beliefs. I believe that each person’s individuality and lived experience enrich the therapeutic process, and I strive to create a space where everyone feels valued, heard, and respected.

The relationship between the therapist and client is crucial to effective therapy. That’s why our first session gives you a chance to experience how I work and see if you feel comfortable with me. In our first session, we will cover what brought you to therapy, your background and what you would like to work on. This 50-minute meeting helps you experience how I work and decide if you'd like to continue. And if, for any reason, you feel that we’re not the best match, I’ll be happy to offer referrals or recommendations to help you find someone who might be a better fit for your needs.