- Person-centred
- Goal oriented
- English and Romanian
About Paula
Paula Ciocirlau is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life changes. She works with clients facing parenting challenges, career decisions, grief, addiction concerns and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. Paula greets people with a calm, straightforward approach and focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions.
Her work is collaborative. Paula uses a person-centred style that puts the client's priorities first and helps clarify what matters most. She also draws on solution‑focused ideas to set small, achievable goals and find what works now.
Paula trained in psychotherapy beginning in 2016 in Vienna, Austria, and has about eight years of experience. Her background includes international study and travel, which she says helps her relate to people from different cultures. She holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP.
In sessions she helps people explore patterns in their relationships and internal parts of their experience, using Internal Family Systems concepts to map inner voices and needs. She aims to make therapy feel practical and relevant, with clear steps to try between meetings.
Paula offers conversation in English and Romanian. She accepts international clients and works with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy process and schedule sessions once matched.
Her work is collaborative. Paula uses a person-centred style that puts the client's priorities first and helps clarify what matters most. She also draws on solution‑focused ideas to set small, achievable goals and find what works now.
Paula trained in psychotherapy beginning in 2016 in Vienna, Austria, and has about eight years of experience. Her background includes international study and travel, which she says helps her relate to people from different cultures. She holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP.
In sessions she helps people explore patterns in their relationships and internal parts of their experience, using Internal Family Systems concepts to map inner voices and needs. She aims to make therapy feel practical and relevant, with clear steps to try between meetings.
Paula offers conversation in English and Romanian. She accepts international clients and works with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy process and schedule sessions once matched.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
How Paula uses person-centred and system-informed methods online
Paula commonly works with person-centred therapy, which puts the client’s priorities first and focuses on listening, understanding and reflecting what matters to you. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings or decide what they want to change.She also uses solution‑focused techniques to identify small, practical steps that move a person toward clearer goals. These brief, action‑oriented ideas suit issues like stress, workplace decisions, coping strategies and parenting concerns. Internal Family Systems is used to map different inner parts and the roles they play, which can help with patterns in relationships, self‑criticism or trauma responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their situation, goals and preferences rather than imposing one style. This helps shape a plan that feels practical and realistic.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how meetings will run. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or caregiving responsibilities and can reduce time spent on commuting. It also lets people try shorter check‑ins or certain sessions without being on camera if that suits them better.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Paula help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as trauma, grief and addiction-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Paula uses a person-centred approach alongside solution-focused work and Internal Family Systems ideas to set goals and explore inner parts.
What is her professional background?
She began training in psychotherapy in 2016 in Vienna and has around eight years of clinical experience since then.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as her professional credential.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.