Paula Ciocirlau , BACP

Paula Ciocirlau is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. She supports those facing parenting challenges, career changes, addiction-related issues and questions about intimacy. Paula also works with people managing sleep problems, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles and life changes that feel overwhelming.

She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. Sessions focus on what the person wants to achieve and practical steps to get there. Conversations are guided by the client's priorities, and Paula adapts tools to fit each person's situation.

Paula trained in psychotherapy beginning in 2016 in Vienna, Austria, and has eight years of professional experience. She lists Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems among the approaches she draws on, and holds BACP registration. Those experiences inform a flexible way of working rather than one fixed method.

Her background includes international study and travel, which shapes how she understands different cultural viewpoints. Paula offers sessions in English and Romanian and accepts international clients. She aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and able to make practical changes.

In sessions clients can expect clear goal-setting, exploration of patterns such as attachment or coping styles, and short-term practical strategies when those are useful. Over time Paula helps people reflect on deeper patterns and build new ways of relating to themselves and others.

How Paula's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions and focuses on listening, empathy and the individual's own pace of change. It helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings, build self-understanding or regain confidence.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small achievable goals. It is useful for stress, anxiety, career decisions and short-term problems where people want tangible change in a few sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and unfolds together. Paula will discuss options with the person, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust over time. This collaborative process helps match techniques to personal needs and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let conversations feel closer to face-to-face and suit deeper talks. Phone sessions can be a good option when less bandwidth is needed or when being off camera feels easier. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions.

These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, and allow people to maintain continuity of care when location changes. Registered or accredited professionals can work effectively through these channels while tailoring the approach to each person's goals and circumstances.