Anxiety and insecurity
Anxiety, panic, hypervigilance, social difficulty and the feeling that you must remain constantly alert.
Clinical psychologist & psychotherapist · Cluj-Napoca and online
Psychologist and psychotherapist in Cluj-Napoca and online
A warm and safe space for clarity and change aligned with your values.
In the therapeutic process, we can explore what is weighing on you and identify the steps that are right for you, at your own pace. I offer individual, couples and family psychotherapy, in the office or online.
Confidentiality. Presence. Respect.
Hello, welcome to my page
I’m Ioana Kraft, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist accredited by the Romanian College of Psychologists and a psychotherapist under supervision in cognitive behavioural therapy and systemic family therapy. I am also a couples psychotherapist, trained in the Conscious Couple programme offered by Școala pentru Cuplu.
In my practice, I have the privilege of meeting people with diverse life stories and accompanying them through an important part of their lives. It is a setting where these stories receive the space and time they need to be spoken, understood and, perhaps for the first time, viewed from a different perspective. Sometimes, the things we have carried within us for a long time find their words only within a therapeutic relationship built on trust, patience, respect and compassion.
With every person, couple or family I work with, I aim to create a safe and authentic space where we can explore difficulties, resources and possibilities for change together — at a pace that feels right for each person.
Professional training and approach
Scientific rigour, with care for your whole story.
My professional journey began at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, where I completed my undergraduate studies in psychology. I continued with the master’s programme Psychological Techniques for Behavioural Control and Human Potential Development, deepening my understanding of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural processes involved in human adaptation and development.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist accredited by the Romanian College of Psychologists. I completed a two-year foundational training in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy with the Romanian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies — APCCR — and I am currently approaching the end of my supervision period.
I have also completed a three-year foundational training in systemic family psychotherapy with the Multicultural Association of Psychology and Psychotherapy — AMPP — and am preparing to begin supervision. My work with couples is further supported by the Conscious Couple training offered by Școala pentru Cuplu.
Discover my professional journey
My cognitive behavioural training helps me understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, as well as how certain patterns may contribute to the emergence or persistence of difficulties. During therapy, we can identify and understand these patterns, then explore more flexible responses that better fit your needs.
The systemic perspective brings each person’s relationships and life context into focus. Our experiences do not develop in isolation, but in connection with family, couple relationships, the professional environment and other significant relationships. From this perspective, difficulties can be understood through both a person’s inner world and the dynamics of the relationships and environment they are part of.
In my work, I integrate techniques I have studied from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy — EFT, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy — DBT, according to each person’s needs. These frameworks allow me to personalise the intervention while maintaining a clear direction aligned with the goals we establish together.
My professional development also includes studies in cognitive behavioural coaching, the use of psychological intervention programmes and tools such as PAXonline, Depreter and CogniKit, as well as international specialist courses.
A particular area of interest for me is the psychological impact of infertility and medically assisted reproduction procedures on couples. In this area, I completed the course Treating the Psychological Impact of Infertility, taught by Kristy Koser, PhD, LPCC, through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine — NICABM.
For me, professional development is an ongoing process supported by training, supervision and the continual updating of my knowledge. I choose interventions in a personalised way, according to the difficulties, resources, goals and pace of the person, couple or family I work with.
My aim is for this integration of perspectives to help us understand not only the present difficulties, but also the context in which they emerged, the resources already available and the real possibilities for change.
How I can help
If you recognise yourself in the experiences below, or in others not listed here, do not hesitate to ask for support.
You do not need to have all the answers before you begin. Together, we can explore what you are experiencing and what you need at this moment.
Low mood and exhaustion
Loss of motivation, low self-esteem, burnout and difficulty slowing down, resting or enjoying everyday life.
Relationship challenges, couples and attachment
Conflict, emotional distance, communication difficulties, fear of closeness or commitment, and family-of-origin relationships.
Boundaries, needs and emotional regulation
Difficulty saying no, understanding and expressing your needs, or regulating intense emotions.
Painful experiences
Childhood experiences and recurring relationship patterns that continue to shape the present.
Personal development
A desire to know yourself better, clarify your values, discover your resources and build changes aligned with what truly matters to you.
Infertility and assisted reproduction
Individual and couples support after an infertility diagnosis and throughout medically assisted reproduction procedures.
Learn more about infertility support →Services and fees
Psychotherapy services in Cluj‑Napoca and online
Online sessions take place via Google Meet. I offer sessions in Romanian and English to people in Romania and abroad. I have a particular interest in multiculturalism, relationship psychology and couples, and I am glad to support students.
Individual psychotherapy
In the office or onlineDetails →Couples psychotherapy
In the office or onlineDetails →Family therapy
In the office or onlineDetails →Student psychotherapy
In the office or onlineDetails →Organisational counselling and coaching
Psychological services dedicated to companies.The student fee is available with a valid student ID.
Booking and payment
Three simple steps to our first meeting.
1
Choose a service
Select the session type and whether you prefer the office or online.
2
Choose a time
See availability in Calendly and choose the date and time.
3
Receive confirmation
You receive confirmation and reminders; online sessions also include the Google Meet link.
Cancellation and rescheduling: please let me know at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions cancelled later or missed are charged in full.
From the first session to the therapeutic process
What do we discuss in the first session?
An individual psychotherapy session lasts 50 minutes. We usually begin by talking about your goals, what you need from therapy and some essential information from your life story, so that we can get to know one another. We also discuss the contractual terms, what a therapeutic process involves and any questions you may have, so that we can establish a shared working framework.
During the first session, we also decide together whether we can continue the therapeutic process and what frequency would suit you: weekly, every two weeks or on request, depending on your needs, preferences and circumstances. You may choose a fixed recurring time from those available, or we can schedule the next meeting at the end of each session. I want the process to remain flexible and suited to you.
Contact
When you’re ready, we can begin.
Cabinet Individual de Psihologie Ioana Kraft
Strada Gutinului nr. 19, etajul 1, apartamentul 3, Cluj-Napoca