Stefan Mihailov

Stefan Mihailov is a counsellor who focuses on practical support for people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression and life changes. He offers calm, attentive listening and aims to help people feel heard before working towards their goals. Stefan speaks English and Romanian and practices in the United Kingdom. He brings four years of experience from agency work and private practice. He has a Foundation Degree (with Distinction) in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the NCPS. Stefan draws on a range of methods while working with individuals, adapting his approach to each person rather than following one fixed model. Sessions typically begin by identifying what matters most to the client. Stefan uses a person-centred stance to build trust and then explores patterns that affect mood and relationships. He pays attention to attachment issues, communication difficulties and recurring emotional responses that can make daily life harder. People come for help with parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, ADHD-related challenges, addictions and stress linked to work or caring roles. He also supports those coping with separation, abandonment or the emotional impact of trauma and loss. Stefan emphasises a collaborative working style. Goals are set together and adjusted as the work progresses. He undertakes regular supervision as part of his professional practice and aims to create a respectful space where people can speak openly and begin to make practical changes.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It looks at how people respond in close relationships and helps address fears of rejection, abandonment and difficulty trusting others, which can improve communication and emotional closeness. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's lead, helping them make sense of feelings and decide what changes to try next. This approach is useful for people dealing with low self-esteem, anxiety and life transitions. Finding the right approach is a team effort. Stefan will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. This means checking in about what's helpful and adapting the way sessions proceed as needs change. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help when quieter surroundings or reduced visual demands are useful, or when someone prefers not to use video. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as they are not listed here.