- Person-centred
- Practical goals
- BACP
About Paula
Paula Ciocirlau is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She works with worries around relationships, parenting, career pressures, addiction, grief and self-esteem. Paula also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care concerns and a wide range of other personal challenges.
She uses straightforward, collaborative therapy. Clients set goals and Paula offers practical ways to reach them. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on small steps that build change.
Paula trained and began practising in 2016 in Vienna, Austria. That international background informs her approach and how she connects across cultures. She brings eight years of experience and a BACP registration to her practice.
Her work draws on person-centred ideas that prioritise the client's perspective, solution-focused methods that aim for clear, achievable outcomes, and Internal Family Systems to look at different parts of a person's inner life. Paula tailors these approaches depending on each person's needs and goals.
Sessions are conducted in English and Romanian. People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through difficult feelings and practical strategies for coping and change. Paula encourages a step-by-step pace so clients can build confidence and move forward.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on attentive listening and understanding the person's experience. Online work using this approach means time is given to hearing what matters to the client and reflecting it back so they feel understood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and steps. In an online setting this can be especially helpful for creating clear actions to try between sessions. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person's inner life and how they relate to each other; online sessions can use this model to map those parts and notice patterns over time.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula works with each person to decide which methods fit best, based on the client's needs, goals and personal preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative effort where plans are reviewed and adjusted together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel, allowing check-ins during short breaks, or using a quieter setting at times that suit you. Many people find that these practical benefits help them keep momentum between sessions while working on clear goals and coping strategies.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Paula focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, along with relationship and parenting concerns and adoption and foster care topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining person-centred listening with solution-focused steps and parts-based work from Internal Family Systems.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Paula began practising in 2016 in Vienna and has eight years of experience working with people from varied cultural backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.