A structured path, when structure is what helps
BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Dr Ruxandra Ion, bringing a psychiatric perspective to a clear, evidence-based way of working.
Present-focused, and clearly structured
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works differently from exploratory, psychodynamic work. It's time-limited and structured, focused on the thoughts and behaviours keeping a difficulty in place right now — with clear techniques, often practised between sessions, and progress you can actually track.
Dr Ruxandra Ion, BABCP-accredited, leads this work and brings a psychiatric perspective alongside it — useful when a difficulty has a biological or medication dimension worth understanding, even where that isn't something this practice treats directly.
People often choose CBT when…
- You want a clear framework and measurable progress
- Anxiety, panic, or a specific phobia is getting in the way
- You're managing symptoms of depression day to day
- A traumatic event is affecting how you function now
- You want practical tools and exercises between sessions
- You'd value a psychiatric perspective alongside talking therapy
What tends to bring people here
Every case is different — this is simply where structured, CBT-based work often begins.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalised anxiety, panic attacks, and the physical symptoms that come with a nervous system stuck "on."
Depression
Structured, present-focused work on the thoughts and behaviours that keep low mood in place.
PTSD & Trauma Responses
Evidence-based CBT approaches for the after-effects of a traumatic event on daily functioning.
Phobias
Specific, targeted work on a fear that's begun limiting choices — travel, situations, or everyday activities.
Self-Esteem
CBT tools for catching an overly critical inner voice and building a steadier, more accurate sense of worth.
Psychiatric Perspective
A considered view on whether a psychiatric or medical dimension is worth exploring alongside therapy.
What to expect
Dr Ruxandra Ion
BABCP Accredited
Dr Ion provides BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and brings a psychiatric perspective to the work — a structured, evidence-based approach for clients who want a clear framework and measurable progress.
Start with a conversation, not a commitment
A free 15-minute call is the easiest way to find out whether we're the right fit — no obligation, and no pressure either way.
Prefer to write first? Use our enquiry form, or email enquiries@online-therapy-clinic.com directly. Please add this address to your safe senders list and check your spam folder if you don't hear back within 24 hours.
Looking for something else? See Individual Therapy or Couples Therapy.
Need urgent help today?
Most people visiting this website are looking for therapy rather than emergency care. However, if you believe you may be at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, please seek emergency support before arranging therapy.
- Call 999 for an ambulance (UK only)
- Go straight to A&E, if you can
- Call your local crisis team — if you don't have their number, you can find one on the NHS website
If you can't do this yourself, ask someone to help you. Mental health emergencies are serious — you are not wasting anyone's time.
NHS 111 (UK only) for urgent mental health support · Samaritans, 24/7 confidential helpline: 116 123 (UK only)
Once you are safe, we would be pleased to discuss whether ongoing psychotherapy may be helpful.