Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Therapist
Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Therapist
I am a clinical psychologist and integrative psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, currently pursuing doctoral research in psychology. My professional background includes private psychotherapy and psychological counselling practice, clinical and psychological assessment, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) counselling.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children aged 7+, supporting a broad range of psychological, emotional, behavioural, and relational difficulties. My clinical work includes anxiety, persistent low mood and depressive symptoms, emotional dysregulation, trauma-related difficulties, self-esteem and self-worth concerns, perfectionism, avoidance, procrastination, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, adjustment problems, and challenging life transitions.
I also have experience working with maladaptive coping patterns, behavioural change, difficulties with impulse control, addictive and compulsive behaviours, and problematic substance use. I am particularly interested in how psychological distress, past experiences, and recurring behavioural or relational patterns can influence a person’s everyday functioning, relationships, sense of self, and quality of life. This may include the longer-term impact of difficult or traumatic experiences, persistent emotional responses, or coping strategies that once served a purpose but have become restrictive or distressing over time.
With children and adolescents, my work includes psychological counselling and assessment related to emotional and behavioural difficulties, social functioning, adaptation, school-related concerns, and developmental transitions, with parental involvement when clinically appropriate.
My approach is integrative, combining an exploration of your emotional and relationship patterns with practical strategies for everyday life. We examine how your thoughts, feelings, physical reactions, and behaviours interact—and where change could make a difference. I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you question self-critical thoughts, address avoidance, and practise different responses to difficult situations. Mindfulness and grounding techniques support awareness of emotions and physical tension. We also explore how earlier experiences may shape your relationships, boundaries, and ways of coping.
Together, we identify specific goals—such as managing anxiety, communicating your needs, or responding differently to recurring conflicts—and review your progress, adapting the work to your needs and pace.
Sessions are available in English or Romanian, online via Google Meet. Each therapy session lasts 50 minutes, and the fee is €50.
Students and people on parental leave are eligible for a 15% discount per session. Enter the code ISEEYOU15 when booking to apply the discount.
View my availability and book a session: https://calendly.com/ruxandrasterbet/therapy-session
- Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (ARPI), Bucharest — Specialized Training in Integrative Psychotherapy (500 hours) in 2024
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (GPA: 10/10) in 2024
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 9.97/10) in 2022
- Doctoral School of Social Sciences, PhD Candidate in Psychology in 2028
- EAP Counselor / Workplace Mental Health Specialist - Independent EAP Provider (UCMS ID: 1852938) - Workplace Options (2025)
- School Psychologist & Counselor - Liceul Teoretic "Mircea Eliade", Chișinău (2023)
- School Psychologist & Counselor - Liceul Teoretic "Mihai Eminescu", Chișinău (2022 - 2024)
- Teaching Assistant - Faculty of Psychology, Moldova State University (2025)
- Substance Abuse Support Specialist - Public Association “Positive Initiative” (2022 - 2023)
- Free Practice License in Psychology (Atestat de Liberă Practică) Issued by: College of Psychologists of Romania | Cod RUP: 35169 certificate since 2025
- Specialized Training in Integrative Psychotherapy Issued by: Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (ARPI), Bucharest — accredited within the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy certificate since 2022
- Personal Development Counselor Diploma (50 hours, grade: Excellent) Issued by: European Center of Integrative Therapy ATMA SRL, Bucharest — under Romanian Ministry of Labor & Ministry of Education certificate since 2023
- Emotional Intelligence Practitioner Issued by: The Priority Academy — accredited by CTAA (Complementary Therapists Accredited Association) certificate since 2024
- Strategic Life Coaching Practitioner Issued by: The Priority Academy — accredited by CTAA certificate since 2024
- NLP Practitioner Certificate Issued by: The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology (Udemy) certificate since 2024
- AFLS Assessment — Supporting Children with Autism at School (2 CEU, IBAO standards) Issued by: SOS Autism Moldova certificate since 2025
