Petra Alena Todorov
Psychodynamic and trauma-informed counsellor
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About Petra
Petra Alena Todorov offers a psychodynamic and trauma-informed way of working that looks for patterns in feelings and relationships. Petra uses her background to help people understand why they feel stuck and what small changes might help them feel steadier. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties.
Petra also supports people dealing with self-esteem, caregiving strain, abandonment, attachment questions and the fallout of separation or infidelity. Sessions use straightforward conversation to work through painful memories and daily pressures.
Background and approach
Petra has eight years of clinical experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Before clinical work she spent many years in international organisations, experience she brings to conversations about work stress and life change. Her style is warm and collaborative.
She listens for recurring patterns in relationships and mood, then helps people try different ways of responding. Trauma-focused ideas are used when past events still affect day-to-day life, and systemic thinking looks at how family or relationship dynamics shape feelings. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Petra practises in the United Kingdom and does not work with international clients. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 413796
- Languages
- English, Romanian
- Approaches include
- Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Petra's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Petra works with
Everything Petra lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Petra lists
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How Petra works online
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, check how past experiences affect you now, and suggest a way forward that fits your needs and preferences. You can expect to make decisions together about what to focus on and how to work between sessions.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, makes follow-up easier, and reduces travel time. It can also allow a gentler pace for checking in after stressful events, or shorter sessions that suit tight schedules. Registered or accredited professionals use online work to keep therapy practical and accessible while tailoring the approach to each person's circumstances.
Questions and answers
What issues does Petra help with?
She supports people affected by stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties, and also works with self-esteem and coaching needs.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas with systemic thinking to spot patterns in relationships and feelings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Petra has eight years of clinical experience and prior work in international organisations that informs her practical approach to work-related stress and change.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Petra?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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