Stefan Mihailov specialises in supporting adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and neurodiversity, including ADHD and Autism. He employs an integrative counselling approach, drawing primarily on person-centred, psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to foster self-understanding and personal growth. Stefan offers a warm, attentive, and ethical space for clients facing personal, relational, or work-related challenges, both within the UK and internationally, helping them explore their experiences and find healthier ways forward.

In Stefan's sessions, you can expect a truly safe and supportive environment where you feel listened to and respected. He offers a present and engaged approach, facilitating deep exploration of your feelings and patterns, often connecting past experiences with present concerns. Stefan provides gentle challenges when helpful, guiding you towards greater clarity and self-understanding. He adapts flexibly to your individual needs, integrating various therapeutic approaches to support your unique journey forward.

Therapy Style

Stefan’s journey into therapy was inspired by his own experience of its transformative power, deeply valuing the presence of someone who truly listens during difficult times. He is committed to offering a warm, ethical, and non-judgemental space where clients feel safe to explore their unique stories, believing that real change blossoms from such care and honesty. Clients often describe him as attentive, reflective, and fully engaged, appreciating his supportive yet gently challenging style that fosters greater clarity and self-understanding. He genuinely prides himself on empowering individuals to find their own paths forward, celebrating their inherent strengths and encouraging personal rediscovery.

Therapist’s Personality

Therapeutic Counselling (with Distinction)
Level 5 – Foundation Degree
2023

Foundation Degree – University of Gloucestershire

Personal Boundaries

Childhood and Past Trauma

Loneliness and Social Isolation

Grief and Loss

Work-Life Balance (Burnout, Motivation)

Family Relationships

Workplace Ethical Dilemmas

ADHD

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Trust Issues

Psychosomatic Disorders

Serious Illness Support (incl. Psycho-Oncology)

Gender Identity

Phobias

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Faith and Spirituality

Personality Disorders

Paranoia

Behavioural Disorders (incl. Eating Disorders, Self-harm, Tourette's)

People in High-Responsibility Roles

People with Neurodiversity

Ethnic and Cultural Communities

Parents and Caregivers

Emergency Service Workers

People Facing Financial Difficulties

People Facing Job Loss or Career Change

Immigrants and Expats

Students and Young Adults

Do you Experience Thoughts of Suicidal Ideation or Deliberate Self Harm?

Older Adults and Seniors

Career-Focused Professionals

Anxiety and Fear

Low Self-Esteem

Mood Disorders (incl. Depression, SAD, Bipolar)

Romantic Relationships

Stress

Person-Centred Therapy

Integrative Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy