- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Internal Family Systems
About Paula
Paula Ciocirlau is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, depression, grief, trauma, and blended family issues. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian and she accepts international clients.
Paula uses straightforward, person-centred ways of working. She listens to what matters most to the client, then helps set clear, achievable goals. Conversations focus on practical steps and on understanding how thoughts and behaviours affect daily life.
Her background includes study and practice beginning in Vienna in 2016. Those international experiences inform how she notices cultural differences and adapts her approach. Paula combines Client-Centred Therapy with solution-focused ideas and elements of Internal Family Systems where helpful.
In sessions she helps people sort through parenting stresses, the tricky emotions of merging households, loyalty conflicts, and changing roles after a new relationship. She also addresses issues such as addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and caregiver strain. Work may include short-term goal planning or longer conversations about deeper patterns.
Paula asks clients to choose the online therapy options button to begin. There is a short matching questionnaire and then the chance to schedule a first appointment. Payment uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the centre. The therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach suits people who want space to talk things through and to find their own answers.Solution-Focused work concentrates on small, practical changes. Sessions often identify one or two achievable steps to try between meetings. It is useful for managing stress, parenting challenges, and everyday relationship tensions.
Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person's inner life and how they interact. It can help people understand stubborn emotional patterns and reduce internal conflict, which is helpful for anxiety, grief, or loyalty difficulties in blended households.
Paula approaches finding the right method as a collaborative task. She will discuss the options with the client and agree what to try first, then adjust as work progresses. Clients and therapist decide together on goals, pace, and which techniques to use.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding video when someone prefers audio only. These practical benefits help people maintain regular contact with a therapist while juggling caregiving, work, or household routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, depression, grief, trauma, and blended family issues among other concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused work, and Internal Family Systems to keep sessions practical and person-led.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has eight years of experience, beginning her work in psychotherapy in 2016.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does accept international clients; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.