Dear reader,

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page.

I would like to share a little about myself, so that you and I can connect in a natural and authentic way. I deeply believe that anyone embarking on a therapeutic journey has the right to know the person with whom they will share meaningful conversations, entrust fragments of their personal story, and gradually open their heart and vulnerabilities.

Paradoxically, of all the texts I have written over the years, this page has proven to be the most challenging. Perhaps it is the concern that sharing too much about myself may not be of immediate use to you — especially if we are to work together, as it might give rise to transference (if you wish to know more about this topic, the link awaits you at the bottom of the page). 

My name is Catalina. I was born half a century ago in a beautiful and picturesque corner of Romania. From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a teacher — perhaps because I have always loved children and the way they perceive the world. I spent my childhood moving between holidays at my grandparents’ home and school days coloured by hours lost among the dusty shelves of the school library.

I attended the prestigious “Zinca Golescu” National High School (now the National College), specialising in Philology, and later took my first steps towards my dream by studying at University College in the Socio-Psycho-Pedagogical programme. For three years, I trained to become a teacher. Yet, as my studies neared their end, I felt a growing desire to understand people more deeply — both the young and the grown.

Thus began a new chapter. Immediately after completing my college studies, I continued for another three years at the University of Pitești, specialising in Philosophy–Psychology. A year later, naturally, I completed a four-year Bachelor’s programme at the University of Bucharest — a period that firmly cemented my passion for psychology.

During my years of study, I discovered Metaphysics — an encounter that has remained with me ever since. My fascination with the great questions of existence became a guiding thread running through every stage of my academic and personal journey.

Around the same time — perhaps because my studies seemed endless — I began working, though not in the field I had truly hoped for. I found myself in the economic sector: a space that brought many achievements and professional satisfaction, yet could never fill the emptiness left by not following my true calling.

Throughout those years, I continued to pursue what nourished my soul. I read dozens of studies, articles, and books; I explored psychological first-aid techniques and many related fields. Friends, acquaintances, and colleagues often came to me for support, and I was always there for them, as helping others has always felt like a natural part of who I am. Yet, despite all this, I felt something essential was still missing.

Although I had built a successful career in the economic sector, I continued to study and deepen my knowledge. I completed courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Life Coaching, and earned my Master’s degree in a field that had captivated me since my earliest student years: Metaphysics.

This choice came naturally, for beyond the daily rhythms that consume our energy and time, I have always been drawn to the profound questions of being, the nature of reality, causality and universal principles, time and space, divinity, and transcendence — questions that have fascinated many of the world’s greatest thinkers.

Moreover, through both my studies and the resonant silence of books, I came to understand that humans are not cold, mechanical beings, but extraordinary, mysterious entities. It was this understanding that led me to pursue a Doctorate in Transpersonal Counselling.

And, ultimately, I made the shift towards what I have always loved: to help, as best I can, those in need — to heal souls.

Perhaps also because I, too, have needed support, I understand deeply how much it can matter. Though my academic journey has been steadily upward, my personal path has been marked by many highs and lows. I have personally experienced many of the challenges faced by those who now seek my guidance. I know what abuse, abandonment, and violence feel like. I know fear, loneliness, and sadness. And, perhaps too early in life, I came to know human cruelty in its rawest form.

Over time, however, I have learned that when life gives you lemons, you can choose to make lemonade. Survival requires more than desire — it demands courage and determination. I have realised that a single extraordinary person can illuminate an entire world and balance a thousand negative experiences.

I have learned to live with my scars, to see them as precious stones — not for the pain they bear, but for the lessons they offer. I have learned to fight, to keep going, and to turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth.

After many searches, journeys, and experiences that took me to remarkable places, life brought me to London. Here, I discovered a different kind of beauty: that of contrasts — the city’s bustle and the tranquillity of its parks, the past harmoniously intertwined with the present, and people and stories that inspire us to see life with curiosity and openness, reminding us of how deeply alike we truly are.

I believe we have something to learn from every person around us, and I can say without a doubt that, although I have met many wonderful people, the wisest being I have ever had the privilege of knowing was my grandmother, Ecaterina — a woman from the countryside who, though she might have seemed modest to some, carried herself with quiet wisdom, patience, and deep values. She taught me humility, kindness, and integrity, and, as I once read, to never look down on anyone except to lift them up. From her, I learned that the simplest lives often hold the most profound lessons.

The greatest joy of my life, however, is my children, who have filled my life with the gift of unconditional love and true happiness.

I believe the subjects that should be studied as a matter of course, regardless of one’s field, are Philosophy and Ethics — in their truest sense — for all that they offer us. People should be taught to think critically and to put themselves in the place of others. Understanding principles and moral values is essential, for simply learning the law is not enough without comprehension of, and respect for, our fellow human beings. Following the insights of Rousseau, Rogers, and Maslow, I believe that every human being is born good; they simply need the chance to grow and flourish.

I love the poetry of Eminescu, Cosbuc, and Alecsandri, just as I love nature and all that exists in its many forms. The deepest peace can be found in the rustle of leaves, the gentle caress of the wind, the patter of rain, or the rolling waves of the sea. The greatest healing comes from embracing an animal, whatever its shape or size. And children are the most precious treasure, one that I believe must be cherished as we protect the light in our eyes.

To me, the most extraordinary figure humanity has ever known is Jesus, for the boundless love and mastery he embodied.

I aspire to wisdom, and I hope that one day I may touch it.

I continue to study because I truly love what I do. I pursue this path out of passion, and I hope that everything I have learned — from books, research, and life’s lessons — may one day serve you too, at the moment you need it most.