Stefan Mihailov, BACP, NCPS

Stefan Mihailov offers calm, direct support for people facing big life changes. He focuses on midlife questions, relationship strain, grief, stress and mood struggles. Stefan aims to make sessions feel straightforward so people can speak plainly about what is worrying them. He works in English and Romanian and practises in the United Kingdom.

Stefan holds a Foundation Degree with Distinction in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has four years of experience in both agency settings and a private practice, with sessions offered online and in person according to his profile.

His work draws on an integrative approach that blends psychodynamic ideas with person-centred ways of working. He uses interventions from several approaches to suit the person in front of him rather than following a single method. This means sessions often focus on building a steady relationship and looking at repeating emotional patterns.

In practice, Stefan listens first and helps people name what is happening for them. He supports people to notice feelings, make sense of past patterns, and try out new ways of relating to themselves and others. Goals are agreed collaboratively and guide the pace of the work.

People seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD issues, addiction, parenting stress, anger, sleep problems, or career concerns may find his way of working relevant. He also supports those coping with trauma, loss or the sense of emptiness that can come during life transitions.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people spot and change repeating relationship patterns by focusing on emotional connection and safety. It can be useful for those who struggle with closeness, abandonment fears or repeated conflict in relationships.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on being listened to without judgement and helping people lead the direction of their work. It suits those who need space to talk, gain self-understanding and set their own goals.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in relationships and helps people name and shift the interactions that keep them stuck. It is often used where stronger emotional bonds and clearer communication are desired.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefan will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as work continues so the therapy can change if required.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in every profile. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It also lets people continue therapy while living abroad, which is helpful for international clients.