- Client-Centred focus
- Solution-Focused steps
- Internal Family Systems
About Paula
Paula Ciocirlau is a BACP registered counsellor with eight years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, career concerns, depression, addictions, anger and other everyday problems. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian and she accepts international clients.
Paula uses client-centred ways of working that keep the person's experience at the heart of the conversation. She listens to what matters most and helps set practical goals to try between sessions. Solution-focused ideas are used to find concrete small changes that can reduce tension and improve daily functioning.
Paula also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to notice the different parts of a person's inner emotional life. That approach helps people understand why anger or avoidance can feel so strong and gives a language to work with those internal parts. Her style is straightforward and oriented to what clients want to change.
Her background includes study and practice that began in Vienna in 2016, and that international experience informs her work with people from varied cultures. Paula can help with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many practical consequences of long-term stress.
People choose Paula when they want clear steps and concrete strategies alongside reflective conversation. If someone is unsure where to start she will help clarify goals and priorities, then work through small, achievable changes together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions still let the counsellor tune in to your concerns and help you set priorities for change.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small practical steps and clear goals. That approach works well remotely because progress can be tracked between sessions and reviewed each time.
Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts of a person’s inner life and how they interact. Used online, it gives language to feelings such as anger or shame and creates patterns to work on in conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss these methods with clients and together decide what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include making it easier to fit meetings into a week and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can support steady, regular check-ins and let people try manageable steps between sessions without a major change to daily life.
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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 supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as grief, addictions and other listed issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work is client-centred and practical, using solution-focused techniques and Internal Family Systems ideas to set goals and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience since beginning practice in 2016, including international study and work that shaped her perspective.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.