Paula Ciocirlau, BACP

Paula Ciocirlau is a compassionate psychotherapist who supports people navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional distress. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can examine their thoughts, emotions, and patterns to build practical, lasting change. Therapy with Paula is collaborative - she offers guidance while recognizing each person as the expert on their own life, and she works together with clients to set clear, achievable goals that reflect their values and priorities.

Paula began her psychotherapy path in 2016 in Vienna, Austria, and draws on both systemic and person-centered perspectives in her work. She often blends these approaches to suit the needs of the individual or family, tailoring sessions to what feels most useful at any given time. Her international studies and travel have shaped a culturally informed approach, helping her connect with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Paula accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She looks forward to supporting clients as they take the next practical steps toward greater self-understanding and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where the client’s own experience guides the work. It helps people strengthen self-understanding and build confidence to make choices that align with their values. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes rather than dwelling on problems; it can be useful for people seeking clear direction and short-term progress. Internal Family Systems invites clients to explore different parts of themselves - for example protective or wounded parts - and to develop a compassionate relationship with those parts, which can be helpful for processing complex emotions and patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her work over time in response to what is most helpful. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to arrange regular sessions around work, caregiving, or life changes, and they allow clients to connect with registered professionals from different locations. Many clients find that having several ways to communicate - spoken or written - supports progress and makes therapy more sustainable.