Stefan Mihailov

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FdA, MNCPS (Acc)

About me

 Tired of feeling anxious, misunderstood, or emotionally drained and ready for meaningful change? Maybe you’re confused about where to turn or what choices to make.

I am experienced in supporting people to gain clarity, deepen their self-understanding, and create meaningful shifts in their lives. Together we’ll gently explore your feelings and experiences—past and present—to better understand how relationships and early experiences shape your current emotions and decisions. I’m here to offer empathy and understanding, providing a safe space to reflect, explore, and find your own path forward.

Life can feel overwhelming or confusing. Perhaps you’re experiencing persistent anxiety, feeling disconnected from others, or struggling in relationships without fully understanding why. Maybe you’re uncertain about the future or feel you’re managing too many roles at once. If you’re navigating life within different cultural contexts, you might also feel isolated, misunderstood, or longing for a deeper sense of belonging.

Many of my clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds, and I deeply appreciate the richness and complexity this can bring to therapy. I also have a particular sensitivity to issues around neurodivergence, especially ADHD—whether you have a diagnosis, suspect you might, or you’re supporting someone who does. If your upbringing involved emotionally unavailable parents or caregivers, we’ll sensitively explore how these early relationships might be impacting your emotional experiences and interactions today.


About my practice:

I am based in Cheltenham, offering face-to-face sessions as well as online counselling across the UK and internationally. Sessions are available in English and Romanian.

Areas of extensive experience:

Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
Relationship and family issues
Neurodivergent awareness (including ADHD and associated challenges)
Multicultural experiences and identity exploration
Emotional neglect and the impact of emotionally unavailable caregivers
Self-esteem, confidence, and personal development
Navigating life transitions and significant change
 

I also work with several insurance companies—please reach out directly to confirm if your insurer is included.

Ready to take the first step?

Therapy is most beneficial when you feel ready to engage fully. When that moment arrives, send me a message and I’ll be here to support you every step of the way and truly be on your side.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Counselling (With Distinction) (Level 5)
    Gloucestershire College/University of Gloucestershire
  • Certificates in Counselling Studies (Level 2 and 3)
    Gloucestershire College
  • Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling
    Gloucestershire College
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
    NCFE - CACHE / Petroc College

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 - £75.00

Additional information

£60 / online session

£65 / in-person session

£75 / couples session

When I work

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Office 18, Unit 22, Lansdown Industrial Estate, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8PL

The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Romanian

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom
Webex

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