Stefan Mihailov

• Relationship difficulties
• Attachment work
• Emotion-focused methods

About Stefan

Stefan Mihailov helps people tackle relationship problems, anxiety, depression, grief and life changes using a person-centred, integrative approach that draws on attachment work and emotionally focused methods. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and has four years' experience.

Stefan works one to one and aims to build a genuine working relationship. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on noticing patterns that affect feelings and behaviour. He uses core ideas from client-centred practice alongside attachment-based and emotionally focused ways of working to look at relationships and emotional responses.

He trained to a Foundation Degree level in Integrative Counselling and has worked in both agency settings and private practice. That background has included online and in-person sessions, and ongoing professional development in different psychological approaches.

Typical concerns he addresses include stress, anger, self-esteem, sleep problems, addictions, ADHD, trauma and bereavement, as well as parenting and career-related difficulties. He also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems and ageing or caregiver stress.

Language options include English and Romanian, and he is able to work with clients based outside the UK. Before the first session clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange an initial appointment.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and important relationships shape emotion and trust. It looks at patterns in how people connect and can help with relationship problems, abandonment issues and attachment difficulties.

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing, helping the person to understand feelings and make choices about next steps. It often suits people wanting time to talk things through and to clarify their own goals.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) examines emotional responses in close relationships and seeks to change how people respond to each other. It is commonly used for relationship strain and for emotions that feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stefan will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree which methods to use together. That collaborative process helps shape what the sessions focus on and how progress is reviewed.

Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around work or family life, reducing travel time and allowing a session to be shorter when needed. The original biography records that he has offered online work, but it does not list specific formats; please confirm the available session types before booking.

Topics Stefan lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Stefan

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He lists anxiety and depression among the issues he works with and offers one-to-one counselling for these concerns.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers an integrative, client-centred approach that draws on attachment-based and emotionally focused practices.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years' experience working in agency settings and in private practice.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in my language?

Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.

What session formats does he provide?

The original biography mentions he has worked online and in person; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.