Counsellor profile
Mihaela Marian, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Creative expression
About Mihaela
Counsellor and BACP member Mihaela Marian has three years working as a therapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom. She helps people deal with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She speaks English and Romanian and brings a counselling focus to practical concerns.
Mihaela draws on a person-centred approach in sessions. That means she listens without judging and follows what each person brings to the room. She uses mindfulness to help people slow down and notice thoughts and feelings. She also uses creative methods such as art, music and metaphors to help express things that can be hard to say.
Before training as a counsellor she spent many years working in health and social care roles. That experience includes work with people affected by dementia and learning disabilities, and supporting those facing loss and bereavement. She has also worked with carers and people living with chronic illness and pain.
Sessions focus on the here and now and on practical ways to cope. People often come to talk about attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems, and issues stemming from separation or divorce. Mihaela also lists work with cancer-related concerns, caregiver stress and feelings such as guilt, shame or isolation.
Language and cultural background are part of how she works, and she can offer counselling in Romanian or English. Mihaela asks new people to complete a short questionnaire and then book a first session so she can understand what matters most to them.
Client-centred and creative work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what someone says. It aims to help people feel understood and to explore their own solutions. This approach can be useful for anxiety, relationship issues and grieving because it gives space to talk without pressure.Mindfulness practices help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations in the present moment. In sessions this often means short exercises and gentle prompts to build steadier awareness of emotions and stress. Creative methods use drawing, music or metaphors to find words for difficult feelings when talking alone is hard.
Finding the right method is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss what feels most helpful and try different ways to see what fits the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision based on needs and what people feel comfortable doing.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. It can also allow people to use non-verbal tools such as drawing or music in ways that suit their setup.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Other listed concerns include attachment, body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings. She also uses mindfulness and creative methods like art and music.
How much counselling experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a therapeutic counsellor. Prior roles in health and social care add further background working with loss, dementia and learning disabilities.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are taken via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.