Stefan Mihailov , BACP, NCPS

Stefan Mihailov is a UK-based therapeutic counsellor who brings an integrative, person-focused approach to his private practice and agency work. He holds a Foundation Degree with Distinction in Integrative Counselling and is credentialed with BACP and NCPS, reflecting his membership of recognised professional bodies in the counselling field.

Trained in integrative methods, Stefan combines psychodynamic and person-centred ideas to tailor therapy to each person's needs, drawing also on techniques encountered through ongoing professional development. He works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, sleep problems and many life transitions, as well as concerns around self-esteem, parenting and career matters.

Stefan places emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and on exploring deeper emotional patterns. In a warm, empathic setting he supports clients to uncover unconscious dynamics, enhance self-awareness and work toward meaningful change. His practice is collaborative - clients set the agenda and he helps them define and pursue achievable goals.

Available for sessions online and in person, Stefan offers flexible ways to connect for those both locally and internationally. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and of the NCPS, he follows professional ethical standards and engages in regular supervision to maintain clinical practice and ongoing professional development.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current connections. It helps people explore how attachment styles affect intimacy, trust and emotional responses, and is often useful for relationship challenges and patterns of closeness or avoidance.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of the work. The therapist offers empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to help clients clarify values, build self-understanding and work through issues such as self-esteem, life transitions and emotional distress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and changing emotional responses in the context of important relationships. EFT can help partners and individuals understand cycles of interaction, express needs more clearly and strengthen emotional bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefan collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and he adapts the work as therapy progresses so that clients remain actively involved in shaping their plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, relationship-focused work tailored to individual needs.