Mika Felstead , NCPS

Mika Felstead is an accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with family conflicts, grief and loss including pet bereavement, day-to-day worries, and transitions such as separation or major life changes. Her practice covers matters like stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, parenting, career concerns, and issues linked to intimacy and attachment.

Mika takes a pluralistic approach, which means each session is shaped around what the individual wants to bring and uses a mix of methods tailored to those goals. She incorporates mindfulness practices when helpful to calm reactivity and support coping in stressful moments, while also offering practical, solution-focused ideas where appropriate. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, allowing people to work at their own pace and choose times that fit their lives.

As a member of the NCPS - a professional counselling membership whose code of ethics she follows - Mika is committed to continuing professional development and regular supervision. She strives to respond to messages within 24 hours and replies to weekend messages on Monday. She recognises that taking the first step into therapy takes courage and offers supportive guidance throughout the process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the centre of the work - the therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathic understanding, and helps people explore their values and choices. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and times of change when someone wants a compassionate, non-directive space to process feelings.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention practices and grounding techniques that help reduce reactivity and bring focus to the present moment. These practices can support people dealing with anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, and everyday overwhelm by building calm and noticing patterns without immediate judgment.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths-based goals, helping people identify what is already working and how to move toward preferred outcomes. It can be especially effective for people seeking targeted change around family dynamics, coping strategies, or specific life transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy journey. Mika will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy life. These options let people connect from their own environments, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access licensed professionals and therapists without travel time.