Counsellor profile
Mika Felstead, NCPS
Counsellor for stress and family issues
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-Focused work
About Mika
Counsellor Mika Felstead is a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) with five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief and family-related issues. Mika also helps with self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
Her approach is pluralistic, which means sessions focus on what the client brings and use different ways of working to meet those aims. Mika uses Client-Centred ideas to listen and reflect, and she can include mindfulness practices to help manage stress. She also draws on solution-focused and existential ideas when useful for making practical changes or exploring meaning.
Sessions are organised around the client’s pace and priorities. Mika describes herself as flexible about scheduling, so session times can be changed to fit daily life. She replies to messages within about 24 hours on weekdays and responds to weekend messages on Monday.
Mika follows the code of ethics of the NCPS and takes part in continuing professional development and regular supervision. This means she keeps up with practice and discusses her work with a supervisor.
To begin, people use the site button to view online counselling options, complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How Mika’s approaches work in online counselling
The Client-Centred element prioritises listening and reflection. The therapist offers a steady, non-directive way to talk through issues such as anxiety, family conflict or low self-esteem. This approach focuses on the client’s concerns and aims to clarify what they want to address.Mindfulness work involves simple attention practices to help reduce stress and manage strong emotions. These practices can be brief breathing or grounding exercises used in session and between appointments to aid calmness and focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mika will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. Decisions about technique, pacing and priorities are made together and can change as progress is reviewed.
Session arrangements and formats should be confirmed before booking, as details are not specified here. The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and keeping a consistent schedule without travel. Online options can also make shorter check-ins easier and reduce the need to be on camera if that helps someone take part.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Mika helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, family problems, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy issues. She also works with addictions, sleeping or eating concerns and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Mika practises a pluralistic approach that blends Client-Centred, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused and Existential ideas. Sessions focus on the client’s priorities and use different methods to suit the situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of issues including grief, family conflict and everyday worries.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
Mika is a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works in the United Kingdom. She follows the NCPS code of ethics.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.