- Attachment based work
- Emotion focused methods
- Gottman informed approach
About Stefan
Stefan Mihailov is a therapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Stefan works with adults facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addiction and related struggles such as low self-esteem and parenting challenges.
He trained to a Foundation Degree level in Integrative Counselling, awarded with distinction. His work draws on psychodynamic and person-centred ideas while also using techniques from other approaches he has studied in continued professional development. Sessions centre on understanding emotions, patterns and how past experiences shape present responses.
Stefan places emphasis on the counselling relationship as a place to talk through painful feelings and stuck patterns. He outlines the value of exploring unconscious material alongside practical conversation about day-to-day coping. That mix can help people see how old habits keep repeating and what they might do differently.
People meet him to address specific problems such as anger, sleep difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, or major life transitions. He also responds to concerns around attachment, abandonment and communication problems. Sessions will work from the client’s goals and move at a pace they find manageable.
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and Stefan accepts international clients. He has experience in both agency settings and private practice, working with people in person and online. When someone wants to begin, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How attachment and emotion work translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape expectations of closeness and trust. Online conversations can help identify those patterns and how they play out now in relationships and parenting. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice, name and work with strong feelings so they can respond differently instead of reacting. It is often used when relationship pain or intense emotions are present. Client-Centred therapy offers a listening style that follows the person’s agenda and supports clearer self-understanding and decision making.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Stefan will work with the client collaboratively to see which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice is reviewed as work continues, so approaches can shift if something else feels more helpful.
The biography notes he works online and in person, but does not list specific online formats here. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make appointments easier to fit around work, childcare and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid the need to travel for every appointment. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy practical within everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addictions and related issues such as self-esteem, parenting and sleep problems.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses an integrative approach drawing on psychodynamic ideas and person-centred listening to explore where guilt and shame come from and how they affect current behaviour.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling with distinction and has four years of experience working in agencies and private practice.
Which professional bodies is he registered with?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Are international clients able to work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm time zones and practical arrangements when you book.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.