Counsellor profile
Paula Ciocirlau, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 387673
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Romanian
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Internal Family Systems
About Paula
Paula Ciocirlau is a BACP-registered counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people who want to manage stress, anxiety, anger and relationship strain. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, addictions and career or parenting challenges.
Paula describes therapy as a collaborative process. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and helps them set realistic goals. Sessions aim to clarify what feels most urgent and to build practical steps that fit everyday life.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, with elements of Internal Family Systems. That mix is used to explore present problems, find workable short-term strategies and notice internal patterns that keep difficulties repeating.
Paula trained and began practising in Vienna in 2016, and her international experience informs how she works with different cultural perspectives. She aims to be straightforward and practical in sessions, helping people talk through difficult emotions and make changes they can apply between meetings.
She offers therapy in English and Romanian and accepts international clients. Practical arrangements such as cost vary with location and are handled through a subscription service that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Paula uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise what matters to the client. That approach means listening carefully and helping people name their own goals, which can be useful for managing anger and relationship stress. Solution-Focused Therapy is practical and brief in tone - it concentrates on small, achievable changes and useful strategies to try between sessions. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts inside a person and how they relate; it can help people notice patterns of reactivity and find gentler ways to respond.Choosing an approach is part of the process. Paula will work with the client to test what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques as needs and goals become clearer. The aim is a collaborative plan that targets immediate problems while also addressing longer-standing patterns.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from a quieter location. Different formats suit different needs - for example a short audio check-in can be useful when time is tight, while a longer meeting may be better for mapping out patterns. Confirm current session options when you book.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and parenting difficulties, plus grief, trauma and addictions among other concerns.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Paula uses a collaborative approach that focuses on goals and practical steps. She combines person-centred listening with solution-focused techniques and internal systems work.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience, having started her psychotherapy journey in 2016.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm any location-specific details before scheduling.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.