Stefan Mihailov, BACP, NCPS

Stefan Mihailov is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression and life changes. He also supports those dealing with grief, stress, ADHD-related difficulties, addictions and sleep problems.

Stefan trained to a Foundation Degree level in Integrative Counselling, studied with distinction, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has four years of practice experience across agency settings and his own practice. Sessions may be offered online and in person; please confirm current options when you book.

His practice draws on several therapy styles. He uses an integrative stance that often includes person-centred work and psychodynamic ideas. He also employs approaches influenced by attachment-based thinking, emotionally-focused work and relationship-focused methods such as the Gottman Method.

In sessions he focuses on building a genuine, empathic connection and listening carefully to what matters to each person. Conversations aim to uncover repeating patterns, increase self-awareness and make practical sense of difficult feelings. Goals are set collaboratively and become the agenda for the work.

Stefan aims to create a calm space where people feel heard and ready to face challenges. He supports people who want to manage anger, improve communication, cope with bereavement or navigate significant life transitions.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and work on more steady ways of connecting. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experiences at the centre, with the counsellor offering empathy and non-judgemental listening to help people find their own solutions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional responses in close relationships and aims to shift unhelpful interaction cycles toward healthier bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative decision and the plan can change as the work progresses.

Check which session formats are currently available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity when circumstances make in-person meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use online options to keep therapy practical and accessible, while tailoring the style to what works best for each person.