Paula Ciocirlau , BACP

Paula Ciocirlau is a dedicated psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. She offers a compassionate, person-centered approach that supports clients as they explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to bring about meaningful change and improved well-being.

Paula emphasizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, working with each person to set goals and select methods that suit their unique needs. She trained in Vienna in 2016 and blends Systemic and Person-Centered Therapy when appropriate, adapting her practice to what feels most helpful for the individual. Her international background and travel have contributed to an understanding of diverse cultural perspectives and an ability to connect with clients from varied backgrounds.

Paula is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She creates a supportive environment where clients can feel heard and understood as they take steps toward their personal goals, whether addressing anxiety, relationships, parenting, trauma, or other life challenges. Paula welcomes new clients and looks forward to supporting them on their therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paula integrates several well-established methods into her online practice to meet different client needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach can help with self-exploration, self-esteem, and emotional processing. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths to move toward specific goals, making it useful for managing stress, relationship issues, and life transitions. Internal Family Systems works with the idea that a person has multiple inner parts and helps clients understand and harmonize those parts to relieve inner conflict and trauma-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Paula works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the work over time, adjusting techniques as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, allow clients to fit therapy around work, family, and travel. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location, helping clients maintain momentum in their growth and coping strategies.