Monica Chiorascu

I work Monday to Friday with appointments available late morning, afternoon and evening. 

I work integratively, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, and systemic approaches, and adapting what I offer to what actually helps you rather than following one fixed model. 

I offer individual counselling, couples counselling, and psychosexual and relationship therapy 鈥� the latter as a trainee working towards COSRT registration, under regular clinical supervision. My practice is explicitly inclusive, welcoming LGBTQIA+ clients and bringing a genuine understanding of how culture, migration, and family expectation shape relationships and identity. 

Before we begin structured work, we take time together to understand what's brought you to therapy and whether I'm the right fit for you. My approach is grounded in current research and the 麻豆原创 Ethical Framework and COSRT Code of Ethics, and I aim to offer a space that feels warm and honest rather than clinical. If you're not sure therapy is for you yet, that's a completely reasonable place to start from too.

Therapy with Monica is a private counselling and psychosexual therapy practice based in central Leeds, offering individual counselling, couples counselling, and psychosexual and relationship therapy. The practice is built on an integrative, evidence-based approach, working within the ethical frameworks of 麻豆原创 and COSRT, and welcomes clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ communities. 

Sessions are available in person and online, in a space designed to feel warm, honest, and free of judgement.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to gently get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. I know starting can feel daunting, especially if you鈥檙e unsure what to say or where to begin, so I guide the pace in a way that feels comfortable and grounded.

During our initial meeting, I invite you to share whatever you feel able to鈥攚hether that鈥檚 the specific issue you鈥檙e struggling with, a general sense of overwhelm, or simply the feeling that something needs to change. There is no right or wrong way to begin. My role is to listen closely, ask thoughtful questions and help you feel safe enough to explore at your own pace.

We鈥檒l talk about what you hope to gain from therapy and what feels most important for you right now. I may also ask about your background, relationships, and any patterns you鈥檝e noticed in your life, but only if it feels appropriate and helpful. This session is not an assessment you need to 鈥減ass.鈥� It is a space for you to arrive as you are.

I also explain how I work, what you can expect from the therapeutic process, and how we can work together in a way that supports your goals. You鈥檙e welcome to ask questions about anything鈥攎y approach, confidentiality, or any concerns you may have.

By the end of the session, you should have a sense of whether you feel comfortable with me, and whether my approach feels like the right fit. There is no pressure to commit on the spot; you鈥檙e free to take time to reflect.

My aim for the first session is simple: to offer a calm, respectful space where you feel heard, welcomed, and supported as we begin unfolding your story together.