Mika Felstead , NCPS

Mika Felstead is a counsellor who aims to help people when life feels overwhelming. She focuses on worries like stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and family difficulties. Mika works in a calm, respectful way and listens without judgement.

She uses a pluralistic approach, which means sessions are shaped by what the client wants to bring. Mika and the client agree together on ways of working that suit each person’s needs. That might include mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and improve focus.

Mika has five years of professional experience and is a member of the NCPS, which she follows for professional standards. She keeps her skills up to date through continuing professional development and regular supervision.

Sessions can cover many everyday problems such as sleep or eating worries, parenting strain, work stress, and feelings of isolation or low self-esteem. She can also support people facing trauma, addiction, or changes like separation and bereavement.

Mika offers flexible booking so session times can be adjusted to fit a person’s life. She aims to respond to messages within 24 hours on weekdays and replies to weekend messages on Monday. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

How Mika’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. Online sessions using this approach prioritise the client's concerns and pace, so conversations follow what the client brings each time.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to help calm the mind and notice thoughts without getting swept away. These practices can help with anxiety, stress and sleep problems and are straightforward to guide during video or phone sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mika will discuss different options and decide together which methods fit the client's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as easier scheduling, no travel time, and the ability to choose a quieter or more convenient space. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when video is difficult, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments.