- Emotionally‑Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Person‑centred approach
About Stefan
Stefan Mihailov is a therapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He holds a Foundation Degree with Distinction in Integrative Counselling and draws on that training in his work. He speaks English and Romanian and accepts international clients.
Stefan helps people facing relationship strain, depression, anxiety, stress and the fallout of trauma or loss. He also addresses parenting concerns, sleep problems, addiction, anger and self‑esteem issues. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues and other focused areas such as autism, co‑morbidity and caregiving stress.
His approach is integrative, combining person‑centred ideas with psychodynamic thinking. He lists Emotionally‑Focused Therapy and Attachment‑Based Therapy among the methods he uses, along with client‑centred and existential influences and elements from the Gottman Method. Sessions typically explore emotions, recurring patterns and unmet needs.
Stefan aims to create a straightforward space for people to be heard and to notice patterns that affect daily life. Conversations look at feelings behind behaviours and at how relationships shape responses to stress. Practical steps and reflection are used together so people can try things between meetings.
He mentions work in agency settings as well as private practice, and offers sessions both online and in person. Before a first session he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so they can schedule an appointment that fits their goals.
How Stefan uses EFT and attachment ideas online
Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming hard‑to‑reach emotions and on how these feelings shape the way people relate. It is commonly used when patterns of disconnection or repeated arguments keep returning in relationships and in personal life. Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at early patterns of relating and how they influence current emotional responses and sense of security. It helps people notice how past bonds affect present behaviour. Client‑Centred Therapy centres on being listened to and understood, with the counsellor following the person’s pace and concerns rather than directing the work.Finding the right fit is part of the process. Stefan will work collaboratively to decide which approach or combination feels most helpful for the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift as the work develops and as practical goals become clearer.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking. He states that he offers online sessions, but the biography does not list specific formats here so clients should check which formats are available when arranging their first appointment. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in appointments when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to keep continuity between sessions and to support people who live further away.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship strain, depression, anxiety, stress and trauma among other issues such as sleep, parenting and addictions.
Which therapeutic style does he use?
He uses an integrative approach that includes Emotionally‑Focused Therapy, Attachment‑Based Therapy and client‑centred ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working in agency settings and in private practice.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is a BACP member and a member of the NCPS, and he is based in the United Kingdom.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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