- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused steps
- Internal Family Systems
About Paula
Paula Ciocirlau is a BACP-registered counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career pressures and a range of other life challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and international clients can be seen.
Paula works in a collaborative way, asking questions and listening to what matters to the client. She often uses client-centred techniques to focus on a person's own perspective and strengths. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when short-term, practical steps are helpful, and Internal Family Systems can be brought in to look at different parts of a person's inner experience.
Her background includes beginning psychotherapy training in Vienna in 2016 and then building practice across different cultural settings. That experience shapes how she notices cultural differences and life-stage issues during sessions. Paula describes therapy as a partnership where the client stays the expert of their own life.
In a session Paula will set clear goals with the client and check progress regularly. She explains approaches in straightforward language and adapts them as the client’s needs change. Common topics she supports include grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem and sleeping or eating difficulties.
People often come with concerns about coping with life changes, parenting strain, ADHD or compassion fatigue. Paula also works with issues related to intimacy, body image, chronic illness, and attachment difficulties. The practical focus is on small, manageable steps and clearer choices.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session where practical options and goals are discussed.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on clear listening and reflecting back what the client says, helping someone feel heard and clearer about their own choices; it suits people working through anxiety, self-esteem or relationship worries. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals, which can help when a person wants straightforward strategies to manage stress or specific problems. Internal Family Systems invites people to notice different inner parts and their roles, which can help with complex feelings like shame, anger or grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online counselling can make fitting sessions into everyday life easier - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits help people keep continuity while working on anxiety, relationships or coping with life changes.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, career issues, depression and related concerns such as grief and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works collaboratively and uses client-centred listening, practical Solution-Focused steps and parts-work from Internal Family Systems as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience practising psychotherapy and building work across different cultural settings since 2016.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.