- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-focused work
- Systemic perspective
About Petra
Petra Alena Todorov is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and coaching needs, and speaks English and Romanian.
Petra blends psychodynamic work with trauma-focused and systemic ideas to help people understand recurring patterns. Sessions often look at past relationships and early attachments to explain why current situations feel difficult. She pays attention to how family dynamics and cultural background shape how people relate to others and to themselves.
People come for help with abandonment fears, attachment difficulties, blended family struggles, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems. Petra also supports those dealing with dissociation, divorce and separation, emptiness, guilt and shame, immigration issues, infidelity and isolation or loneliness.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens for repeated patterns, then helps people try small, manageable changes in thinking and behaviour. Work may include reflecting on past experiences and trying new ways of communicating in present relationships.
Petra has worked across clinical and organisational settings, which she uses to inform how she frames problems and solutions. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are not accepted. To start, clients select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How psychodynamic, trauma-focused and systemic work translate online
Psychodynamic work pays attention to repeated relationship patterns and early attachments. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns, talk through past experiences and link them to current difficulties such as anxiety or relationship strain.Trauma-focused work concentrates on how traumatic events affect emotions and behaviour. In an online setting this can mean pacing conversations carefully, identifying triggers and learning ways to manage strong feelings between sessions.
Systemic therapy looks at the wider relationships and contexts that shape problems. It helps people see how family roles, cultural background and communication habits influence stress and interpersonal conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree a direction together. This collaborative decision can change as trust and clarity grow.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list exact online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy weeks, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pacing, exercises and communication to suit each person’s day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem challenges and coaching needs, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes psychodynamic, trauma-focused and systemic ideas. Sessions look at past patterns and current relationships to make practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and prior work in global organisations that inform her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can I do sessions online or internationally?
International clients are not accepted. Confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies by location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.