Trauma-Informed Somatic Counselling
For Mind, Body & Soul
A trauma-informed, body-led approach integrating somatic counselling, nervous system awareness and reflective astrology.
Rooted in attachment, emotional wellbeing and almost two decades of caregiving experience, I offer thoughtful support for adults seeking greater self-understanding, deeper connection with themselves and lasting change. Based in London, I work with clients both online and in person.
The roots of my work
Rooted in safety .
Guided by presence.
I’m Roxana Cristina Alexandru, a trauma-informed holistic counsellor and astrologer.
My path into this work did not begin in a therapy room. It began in homes, in the quiet and often unseen moments of care. For almost two decades, I worked as a nanny and governess, supporting children and families through attachment, emotional development and life transitions.
In those years, I witnessed how early experiences shape the nervous system. I saw how safety is built through consistency, how boundaries create security, and how steady presence can soften even the most overwhelmed state.
Caring for children in such an intentional and attuned way also invited me to meet my own inner child with greater compassion and awareness. It deepened my understanding of how early experiences shape us and how healing begins with safety, gentleness and steady presence.
That lived understanding forms the foundation of my work today.
Alongside my professional training in trauma-informed somatic counselling, I integrate astrology as a holistic and reflective system for understanding the deeper layers of the self. My wider interests include the relationship between emotional wellbeing, the nervous system, women’s wellbeing, holistic healing and the ways lived experience can shape our sense of safety, identity and connection.
When approached thoughtfully, astrology can support greater self-awareness, clarity and a more compassionate relationship with your own story.
My work is relational, grounded and non-traditional. I believe healing unfolds when we feel steady enough to slow down, listen and gently reconnect with ourselves.
Ways We Can Work Together
Grounded, relational work rooted in safety and presence.
Online Somatic Counselling
Steady support from the comfort of your own space
Online sessions offer trauma-informed somatic counselling via Zoom. Sessions are available across the UK and EU, with international enquiries considered where appropriate.
Remaining in your own environment can support a greater sense of safety and regulation, creating the conditions for deeper work to unfold gently.
Together, we explore emotional patterns, nervous system responses and the ways past experiences may still be shaping your present. The focus is on self-understanding, integration and meaningful change at a pace that honours your capacity.
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Walk & Talk Therapy
Healing in motion, supported by nature
Walk & Talk Therapy combines trauma-informed somatic counselling with gentle movement in London’s green spaces. Walking side by side can feel less intense than sitting face to face, allowing reflection to unfold more naturally.
Movement can support nervous system regulation, while nature offers grounding and perspective. The rhythm of walking often creates space for thoughts, emotions and insights to emerge in their own time.
Together, we explore emotional patterns, nervous system responses and the ways past experiences may still be shaping your present. The focus is on self-understanding, integration and meaningful change in a setting that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
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In Person Somatic Counselling
Contained and grounded support in a private setting
In-person sessions offer the opportunity to work together face to face in a calm and confidential environment. Sessions are available in London, with locations arranged individually depending on availability.
Being physically present in the same space can support a deeper sense of connection, attunement and safety. For many, this shared environment creates the conditions for reflection, exploration and meaningful therapeutic work.
Together, we explore emotional patterns, nervous system responses and the ways past experiences may still be shaping your present. The focus is on self-understanding, integration and meaningful change at a pace that honours your capacity.
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Natal Astrology Session
Insight through reflection and integration
Astrology, when approached thoughtfully, offers a reflective framework for understanding the deeper layers of the self. My approach is psychologically informed, grounded in curiosity and focused on self-understanding rather than prediction. Sessions are offered online worldwide.
Together, we explore your birth chart as a symbolic map of patterns, sensitivities, strengths and life themes. The chart can offer insight into how you relate to yourself, others and the world around you.
Astrology can support greater self-understanding, clarity and perspective during periods of growth, challenge and transition. The focus is on reflection, integration and developing a more compassionate relationship with your own story.
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Reflections
Writing from practice, lived experience, and ongoing study.
Testimonials
Reflections from People Who Have Experienced My Work
Relationships are at the heart of my work. These reflections come from people who have experienced my work throughout different chapters of my professional journey and are shared with permission.