It's Complicated

Marilena Popa

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Bucharest, RomaniaAvailable in-person, online and via text
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

I am passionate about people and stories, and how these stories shape lives, homes, cities, and even this planet. I think we, humans, are extraordinary beings, and we have the privilege to witness in our lifetime unprecedented happenings with our planet and species. Psychologically, I believe that we are going through an awakening and I am proud to be able to contribute to it. I dream about the times when psychology will be taught in schools like reading and writing now. I am amazed about the capacities of the human mind, it's strengths and mechanisms.

I have an eclectic, psycho dynamic orientation. I am trained in multiple counseling related fields, stating with NLP and currently in training to become a psychoanalyst.

I have been working for over 10 years with patinets online and in my office from diverse backgrouds, from various continents, nationalities, walks of life, including alternate lifestyles, expats, etc.

I have extensive training and also over 500 hours of personal therapy, have worked with trainers and supervisors from both Euope and North America. I also have experience with psychedelic therapy.

I speak:

EnglishRomanian

Location:

Bucharest, Romania

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.

I am open minded, non judgemental, intuitive and compassionate. My clients find it very easy to talk to me. I approach my client's cases from a number of perspectives and like to integrate the the issues presented into the big picture. I am a good listener and I am empathetic, I treat all my clients with respect and consideration and my main goal is my client's well being and satisfaction.

I have extensive experience working with individuals, parents, families, from all cultures and walks of life. I have sucessfully dealt with diffculties related to illnes, trauma, sexual dysfunctions, despressin, anxiety, phobia. I use a holistic approach and try to get to the root of the symptoms rather than treat the symptom without looking at it’s causes.

I work both online and in my office in Bucharest, find more about me and my credentials on my personal page, www.focuspsy.ro Feel free to email me at marilena@focuspsy.ro or contact me here.

My fees are on a sliding scale, ranging from 60-150E depending on the duration, frequency of sessions and also on the specific situation of the client.

All appointments are confirmed upon payment, cancellations within less than one buisness day before your appointment are non refundable, but I will do my best to to reschedule.

Services

Individual Session

€75 45 min Online & In-person

Consultation (90 min)

€150 45 min Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Bucharest, RomaniaAvailable in-person, online and via text
Usually responds within 4 hours

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Next available: Jun 25