- Attachment focus
- Person-centred work
- Emotionally-focused methods
About Stefan
Stefan Mihailov is a therapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and of the NCPS. He lists relationship difficulties, family concerns, depression, anxiety and related issues among the areas he helps people with.
Stefan uses an integrative way of working that draws on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas. He often brings in techniques from several approaches learned through ongoing professional development. Sessions focus on what the person wants to work on, and goals guide the practical choices made in conversation.
Stefan names attachment-based work and emotionally-focused methods among his approaches. He emphasises exploring how past relationships and recurring patterns affect current feelings and behaviour. This may help when anxiety, grief or communication problems are getting in the way of daily life.
In practice he offers one-to-one work delivered in both agency settings and his own practice, and he provides online and in-person sessions. He stresses listening carefully at first so a clear plan can be formed together rather than imposing a single method.
Stefan highlights the therapeutic relationship as central. He combines openness about the material that appears in sessions with attention to how emotions show up between counsellor and client. That focus aims to increase self-understanding and practical coping skills over time.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Stefan commonly uses attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused work online. Attachment-based work looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they shape current expectations and reactions, which can help with anxiety and relationship problems. Emotionally-focused therapy focuses on identifying and naming feelings and how they affect interactions, useful when communication or closeness is difficult.He also draws on person-centred principles that prioritise the client’s agenda and experience. Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Stefan will talk through goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit the person, adjusting methods as the sessions progress.
If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera by using audio only, or who need lower bandwidth. Discussing practical arrangements at the start helps ensure sessions match everyday life and therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including relationships, family issues, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and sleep difficulties.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses an integrative approach drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas, and may use attachment-based and emotionally-focused techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience working in agency settings and in private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and of the NCPS, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.