Stefan Mihailov, BACP, NCPS

Stefan Mihailov is a counsellor who aims to help people facing relationship strains, anxiety, depression and life transitions. He works with individuals on issues like parenting, grief, stress, addictions and self-esteem. Stefan communicates plainly and focuses on listening first so clients feel heard and understood.

He draws on an integrative background that includes person-centred ideas and psychodynamic thinking. That means sessions often focus on the therapeutic relationship and on noticing patterns that repeat in daily life. He also uses techniques from attachment-based, emotionally-focused and Jungian-influenced approaches when they fit the client’s needs.

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 professional experience working in agencies and in private practice.

Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and he accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom. He emphasises collaboration - clients set goals and work together with him to reach them. The practical aim is clearer understanding of feelings, more useful ways of coping, and safer choices in relationships and daily life.

Stefan commits to regular supervision as part of his practice and follows the BACP Ethical and Professional Framework. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the listed process.

How Stefan’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. It helps people reduce reactivity and build more secure ways of connecting with others.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and relies on empathic listening and acceptance. This approach helps people find their own pace and answers when facing major life changes or low mood.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and how they guide interactions. It is useful for working through painful feelings and improving how someone manages conflict or loss.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Stefan will talk with clients about their goals and test different ways of working to discover what helps most. He adjusts methods to fit each person’s needs and preferences rather than using a single template.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since the biography records both online and in-person practice but does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that the same therapeutic work can be done remotely, with the therapist and client shaping how sessions run to suit schedules and practical needs.