- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- English and Romanian
About Petra
Petra Alena Todorov is a counsellor who bases her work in psychodynamic and systemic ideas. She blends an interest in trauma-related work with a practical focus on stress, anxiety and relationship problems. Petra uses straightforward conversation to help people understand patterns that repeat in their lives.
She draws on eight years of clinical experience in the UK and earlier organisational experience to bring real-world perspective to sessions. That background informs how she talks about identity, work stress and life transitions. Petra listens for how early relationships and current pressures interact to create feelings of isolation, guilt or low self-esteem.
In sessions she helps people name difficult feelings such as abandonment, shame or emptiness. She also addresses relationship concerns like communication problems, infidelity and divorce or separation. Practical coaching-style work is used alongside reflective therapy to support clearer decisions and steadier emotions.
Petra is comfortable working with issues linked to caregiving strain, blended family tensions and immigration-related stress. She also supports people who experience dissociation or dependent personality patterns. Her style is grounded and collaborative, aiming to make therapy feel understandable rather than over-technical.
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian. Petra works from the United Kingdom and follows the standards associated with her BACP credential. Readers who are looking for help with men’s wellbeing concerns may find her approach relevant when considering emotional and relationship struggles.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches work online
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early patterns shape current feelings and reactions; online conversations can help bring those patterns into view and make them easier to change. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and working through responses to distressing events, supporting emotional regulation and steadier day-to-day functioning. Systemic therapy examines relationships and interaction patterns, helping people see how problems sit inside wider family or work networks.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Petra will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods might suit your situation. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client try options and adjust the focus as needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time, which can make regular meetings easier to keep. If you need clarification about available session formats, please confirm current options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find that remote work allows brief check-ins during the day and easier access to consistent support while managing other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and self-esteem difficulties. Relationship issues, communication problems and feelings of emptiness or isolation are also common topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm, grounded and collaborative. Petra blends psychodynamic reflection with trauma-focused and systemic thinking to make sense of patterns in daily life.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has eight years of clinical experience and prior work in global organisations, which she uses to inform practical and relational aspects of therapy.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the provided details.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.