- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Creative expression
About Mihaela
Mihaela Marian is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience as a practising therapist. She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and lists areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
Her approach is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people put words to what feels hard. She uses gentle prompts and practical conversation to help people think through choices and feelings that follow difficult events.
Mihaela also draws on practices that encourage present-moment awareness and non-verbal ways of expressing what is hard to say. Creative expressions like art, music, symbols and metaphors may be invited when words are not enough. Mindfulness-style attention is offered as a tool to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment.
Before training as a counsellor she spent almost 20 years working in health and social care roles. That background includes supporting people affected by dementia, learning disabilities, loss and bereavement, and long-term health conditions. Those experiences shaped her practical focus on everyday coping and clear emotional language.
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian. For people who want to try talking about painful feelings such as guilt or shame, she focuses on steady conversation, exploring how those feelings started and what makes them feel heavier or lighter.
How her approach translates to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens with minimal direction, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own way through difficult feelings. This approach is useful for worries about relationships, grief, guilt and shame because it prioritises understanding how those feelings feel for the individual.Mindfulness practices are used alongside this work to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions in the present moment. These practices can reduce rumination and offer simple skills to manage anxious or overwhelming thinking. Creative expression may be offered as another option when words feel limited, using art, music or metaphor to surface emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods suit the person's needs. That collaborative process means plans can change as understanding grows.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that remote sessions still allow focused, practical conversations about guilt, shame and coping.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas listed include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a Client-Centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting. Conversations aim to track where those feelings started and what keeps them active in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years' experience as a practising counsellor and nearly 20 years in health and social care roles. That history includes work with dementia, learning disabilities, loss and bereavement.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.