Stefan Mihailov, BACP, NCPS

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and emotional responses. Online work can be useful for spotting repeated ways of relating and trying new responses in conversation. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre, offering empathic listening and reflection to help people find their own solutions; this approach often suits short-term check-ins or longer exploratory work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and change unhelpful emotional cycles in close relationships and can translate well to video sessions where interactions and feelings are discussed directly.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Stefan will discuss goals, preferences and past experiences to find the best fit. He adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant to the client’s needs and aims.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for different situations. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and work well for a quieter check-in. Messaging and live chat suit brief updates or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping the same therapeutic focus.