Stefan Mihailov, BACP, NCPS

Stefan Mihailov helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. He works with individuals facing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, stress, anger and challenges linked to attention differences. Stefan speaks English and Romanian and sees clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Stefan trained to a Foundation Degree level in Integrative Counselling, awarded with distinction. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). These memberships guide how he practices and the standards he follows.

His approach blends person-centred, psychodynamic and attachment ideas. Sessions usually aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship first. From that base, he helps people notice repeated patterns and the feelings behind them.

Stefan uses techniques drawn from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when relevant. He keeps the work practical and grounded, helping people set goals and try new ways of relating or coping. Progress is discussed together so the plan can change if it needs to.

Clients tend to find the sessions are a space to be heard and to make sense of difficult emotions. Stefan offers a calm, respectful presence and prioritises the client’s goals throughout the process.

How Stefan’s approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people notice how they form trust, manage distance and react to closeness in relationships. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own answers. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and work through strong feelings in relationships and personal life, often useful for repairing connection and reducing repeated conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stefan will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then test methods collaboratively. That way the therapy can change if something isn’t working or new priorities emerge.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time and allow check-ins from different places. It can also allow shorter catch-ups or longer weekly sessions depending on what suits the person and their schedule. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and can choose what best fits your daily routine.