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Stefan Mihailov

Stefan Mihailov

BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

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In their wordsSupportive counsellor for life changes

Key details

Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 402559; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS23-03264
Experience
4 years
Languages
English, Romanian
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Relationship focus
  • Integrative approach
  • Speaks Romanian

About Stefan

Stefan Mihailov is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people navigate relationship struggles, anxiety, depression and big life changes. He speaks English and Romanian and works with individuals on issues such as stress, grief, parenting concerns, addiction and self-esteem. Stefan draws on several therapeutic approaches to suit each person he meets.

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 NCPS. He has four years of practice experience and has worked in both agency settings and private practice. He sees people in person and online.

His work emphasises the therapeutic relationship and listening first. In sessions he creates an empathic space where people can talk through emotions and life patterns. He pays attention to unconscious material and recurring themes that affect daily life.

Stefan uses an integrative way of working that draws on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas, and he may bring in techniques from attachment-based, emotionally focused, existential, Jungian and other approaches as appropriate. He focuses on practical understanding and on identifying patterns that get in the way of well-being.

Clients are invited to set goals together and shape the work around their priorities. Stefan also follows the BACP Ethical and Professional Framework and undertakes regular supervision to support his practice.

How Stefan’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand closeness, trust and repeated behaviours in relationships. Client-centred therapy emphasises being heard and respected; the counsellor follows your pace and priorities to help you make sense of feelings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotions in the moment and helps people change the interaction patterns that keep them stuck, which can be useful for relationship stress or intense personal emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stefan will talk with you about your needs and goals and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative planning means the work can shift as your priorities change and you can try approaches that fit your situation.

Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as taking sessions during a lunch break or when travel is difficult. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, please confirm the current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to support regular check-ins when meeting in person is harder.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Romanian

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Stefan help with?

He supports people with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, sleep problems and parenting strain, among other concerns such as self-esteem and career issues.

What is Stefan's way of working in therapy?

He works in an integrative way that centres the therapeutic relationship and listening. Sessions explore emotions, recurring patterns and practical steps to meet your goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience, including time in agency roles and in private practice.

What credentials and location information are provided?

He holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling, is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the NCPS, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.

Can people outside the UK work with Stefan?

He accepts international clients; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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