Online sessions in English, Romanian and German
Relationship coaching for couples and individuals
Practical relationship support for couples facing emotional disconnection, recurring conflicts or communication difficulties — and for individuals who want healthier relationships and personal growth.
A 15-minute introductory call is free. We use it to clarify what you are looking for and whether this kind of work fits.
You do not need a crisis to begin. Most people I work with are functioning, capable adults who want their relationships to feel less heavy and more honest.
Who this work is for
💑 Couples in recurring conflict
Many couples repeat the same arguments without understanding the deeper relational pattern. We slow the cycle down and look at what keeps it going.
🌱 Couples feeling emotionally distant
Relationships can feel emotionally distant even when both people still care. We rebuild a clearer way of being seen and heard.
🤝 Individuals reviewing their relational patterns
Communication difficulties often become repetitive emotional cycles. Individual coaching helps you see your part clearly and respond differently.
What relationship coaching is — and isn't
Relationship coaching is a structured, conversational process focused on the relational skills that quietly shape day-to-day life: communication, attachment patterns, conflict, and boundaries.
Sessions are practical. We work on what is actually happening in your relationships — at home, with family, at work — and translate it into small, observable changes you can try between meetings.
This is not psychotherapy and not crisis intervention. It is also not spiritual or "manifestation" coaching. It is psychologically informed, evidence-aware support for adults who want their relationships to be steadier and more honest.
If your situation needs a different kind of specialist (for example, a psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, or a couples therapist trained for high-conflict crisis), I will say so directly.
What it is
- ✓ Structured, time-bounded sessions with clear goals
- ✓ Communication, attachment, and boundary work
- ✓ Practical homework between meetings
- ✓ Online (or in person, when scheduling allows)
What it isn't
- ✗ Psychotherapy or psychiatric care
- ✗ Spiritual or "energy" work
- ✗ Crisis or emergency response
- ✗ Generic life coaching or motivational talk
A clear, structured process
No surprise format. You know what each step covers before we begin.
Discovery call (15 minutes, free)
A short call to understand what you are looking for, answer your questions, and check whether this is the right kind of work for your situation.
Intake & first session
A structured intake form, then a longer first session where we map the patterns you want to address and agree on goals, frequency, and scope.
Working sessions
Regular sessions — usually weekly or biweekly — focused on a small number of relational skills at a time, with practical exercises between meetings.
Review & next steps
Periodic check-ins to look at what has changed, what hasn't, and what we want to keep, adjust, or close.
Why work with me
A practical, non-spiritual, internationally credible practice grounded in psychology — applied as coaching, not as therapy.
Psychologically informed
With a background in Medicine, current Family Medicine residency training, and ongoing CBT psychotherapy training within AHPCC, the work is grounded in evidence-informed perspectives on attachment, emotional regulation, stress, and relational dynamics — not in motivational slogans.
Practical, structured sessions
Each session has a focus and clear takeaways. You leave with one or two things to try, not with a list of platitudes.
International, multilingual
Sessions in English, Romanian and German. Comfortable with intercultural couples, expat clients, and remote international work.
Honest scope
I am clear about what coaching can and cannot do, and about my own limits. If you would benefit more from a different specialist, I will tell you.
Calm, low-pressure pace
No urgency theatre. The work goes at the pace your relationship actually needs — usually slower than the marketing implies, and steadier.
Confidential and structured
A private, non-judgmental space with explicit consent, clear boundaries, and a written framework you can read before you commit.
🧠 Working with ADHD couples & individuals
I also have lived experience with ADHD — which means I can work with particular depth alongside individuals and couples where one or both partners have ADHD, understanding the specific relational dynamics it creates, not just theoretically.
Coaching services
Three core formats. If you are unsure which is right, the discovery call is the simplest way to decide.
💞 Couples Coaching
Recurring arguments, emotional distance, communication breakdowns. Structured sessions for both partners, online or in person.
Learn more →🌱 Individual Relational Coaching
Attachment patterns, boundaries, communication. For individuals reviewing how they relate — in love, family, friendships and work.
Learn more →⏳ Reconnection Intensive
A focused 1–2 day program for couples ready to address recurring conflict and emotional distance in a concentrated format.
Learn more →👥 Group Workshops
Small-group workshops on communication, boundaries, and attachment. Confidential, structured facilitation.
Learn more →Common questions
Sessions, fees, online vs in person, the difference between coaching and therapy, languages, and how to start.
What is relationship coaching?
Relationship coaching is a structured process focused on practical skills: communication, attachment patterns, recurring conflict, and healthy boundaries. It is not psychotherapy and it does not replace medical or psychiatric care.
What is the difference between coaching and psychotherapy?
Coaching focuses on present goals, relational skills, and observable changes in communication and behaviour. Psychotherapy may go deeper into clinical symptoms and history. If your situation needs therapy or psychiatry, I will say so directly and help you find appropriate resources.
How does coaching help with communication and recurring arguments?
Many couples repeat the same arguments without understanding the relational pattern. In sessions we slow the cycle down: what triggers it, how each person contributes, what happens emotionally underneath — then we practise clearer responses between meetings.
What do you mean by attachment patterns in coaching?
We look at how you respond to closeness, criticism, or distance — patterns that often show up across relationships, not only in a couple. The goal is not labelling you; it is understanding so you can choose differently, step by step.
What clients say
A small selection — kept anonymous when requested.
Hi Maria 🤍 I want to thank you for every session — each time you worked real magic, and every session had a genuine impact on me individually and especially on our life as a couple. I admit I was nervous at first; it was my first time in therapy, but it was an instant match, because you are so empathic and gentle, yet firm when we drifted off topic 😅 “Grateful” is an understatement for how happy I am to have met you and for how much you helped us build a healthier and healthier relationship. I loved how you made such complex mechanisms feel easy to understand, and how you always brought concrete tools we could use day to day. Thank you for how gently you handled the most sensitive moments in our sessions and for helping me feel safe enough to be fully vulnerable! 🤍 Thank you from the heart for everything! In the most honest way, you really shifted our couple dynamic and helped us become better versions of each other — in a way that never feels forced; it all comes naturally 🥹
Andreea, digital marketing specialist It's such a delight to work with Maria — she's so fun and light, whilst at the same time fearless in asking the challenging questions that help me go deeper. Maria has a lot of tools at her disposal which keep me engaged in the sessions and teach me new ways of looking at myself and my relationships. If you want to have fun AND deep sessions that are a million miles away from the stereotypical image of the boring, “nodding along therapist”, I really recommend Maria!
Joe Baldock, Compassionate Inquiry coach Couples therapy sessions with you helped us learn to communicate better, especially when we’re holding something inside or when we’re tired or frustrated. It helped a lot that we combined working on individual inner issues with couple issues. We appreciate that you’re impartial and understanding, and at the same time very warm and upbeat every session. Doing the sessions together helped us become aware of each other’s struggles and respond differently when we notice them or run into them. That’s a huge step and we’re glad we’re making progress :> Overall, it helped me realise I carry problems and frustrations I don’t resolve because I’m avoidant — I try to escape them as much as I can. Becoming aware of that pattern helps me notice it and address it actively, which improves our relationship (and my inner state at the same time).
Alexandru, software developer Hi Maria, I wanted to tell you how glad I am that I found out about you and decided to write. Your approach is empathic and warm, which helps me feel supported and understood in this process. Our first sessions helped me see that I feel comfortable and safe with you, which matters so I can be fully myself. ☺ Thank you for how each session encourages me to keep going and discover new things — or things that were hidden under brain fog.
Confidential client Hey! I wanted to thank you for the sessions 🤍 I loved your approach, your questions, and that you didn’t just give theories or explanations, but real guidance — directions that helped me look at problems from other angles and put my thoughts in order more easily. I sent that first message with zero expectations — me, who usually has a thousand expectations a minute 🫠 And I want to say it was the best decision. I loved that you’re playful in examples and wording, but still firm. You helped me feel safe and actually enjoy the time in session. I know there’s work ahead in this rediscovery process — and not only. And I think this journey is a little easier with you :) Thank you again 🫶🏻
Ștefania, content writer You know that “Ahhh” moment when everything aligns and it feels like all is right with the world? That’s how we felt when we met Maria. With her warm, empathic voice, she helped us a lot in therapy when our relationship was stuck. We deeply valued her professionalism — she really tried to understand our family dynamics and challenges, and always guided us toward honest dialogue and balance. With gentleness and sometimes humour, she taught us to listen, understand, and come close again. Thank you for everything! ❤️
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A simple first step
A 15-minute discovery call is free, with no obligation. We talk briefly, you ask whatever you need to, and you decide.