Counsellor profile
Paula Ciocirlau, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Systemic perspective
- Solution-focused work
About Paula
Paula Ciocirlau is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has eight years' experience and lists stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, career issues, depression, addictions and LGBT concerns among the topics she works with.
Paula uses person-centred ways of working that focus on what the client wants to change. She also draws on systemic ideas to look at relationships and patterns that affect everyday life. Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with the client setting goals and the counsellor offering reflections and practical steps.
Her background includes training and work begun in Vienna in 2016, and several years working with people from different cultural backgrounds. That international experience informs how she listens and asks about family and cultural context.
In sessions Paula may help clients name recurring patterns, test small changes and try out different ways of handling difficult feelings. She uses straightforward questions, reflective listening and solution-focused moments to help clients notice progress. She also offers longer conversations when deeper issues such as trauma, loss or identity are present.
Sessions are conducted in English and Romanian. International clients are accepted, and practical details about cost and how sessions are arranged are set through the site process. To start, clients use the platform matching questionnaire and then book a first appointment.
How Paula's approaches work in online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on the client's perspective. The counsellor reflects what is said and follows the client's lead so goals emerge from the client's priorities. It helps with self-esteem, life choices and emotional clarity.Systemic ideas look at patterns in relationships and in daily routines. This approach can help when difficulties repeat across work, family or friendships and when context matters as much as feelings.
Solution-focused techniques concentrate on small, practical steps and on what changes would look like. They are useful for short-term goals such as coping with stress, managing anxiety or planning next steps in a career or parenting role.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree a plan that fits goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, cut travel time and allow for shorter or longer sessions when those suit practical needs. Registered or accredited professionals often offer this flexibility to help sessions fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus depression, addictions, grief and self-esteem issues among others.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She uses person-centred work and systemic ideas, with solution-focused techniques to set goals and try practical changes.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years of experience, with initial work and training beginning in Vienna in 2016.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check practical session arrangements before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first appointment through the platform.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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