Paula Ciocirlau , BACP

Paula Ciocirlau is a compassionate psychotherapist who guides people through life transitions, emotional difficulties, and the pursuit of personal goals. She creates a supportive space where clients can examine their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that suits them.

Paula views therapy as a collaborative journey in which the client remains the expert of their own life. She offers practical guidance while partnering with clients to set clear goals and explore approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasises personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and deeper self-understanding.

Paula began her psychotherapy path in 2016 in Vienna, a city known for its roots in psychotherapy, and blends Systemic and Person-Centered approaches when appropriate. Her life experience, academic study, and international travel have shaped a culturally aware perspective and an ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. She holds the BACP credential, a professional counselling association, and welcomes clients who are ready to take the next step toward change.

Approaches for effective online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people build self-awareness, self-acceptance, and clarity about their values and choices, and is often useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises practical steps and short-term goals to create change. By identifying strengths and small, achievable solutions, clients can make progress on specific problems such as stress, anxiety, or practical life and career challenges.

Paula will work collaboratively with each client to determine which approach, or combination of approaches, is the best fit for their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and she partners with clients to adapt the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow support from different locations, and provide multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose what feels most comfortable for them.