- Psychodynamic focus
- Trauma-informed approach
- Systemic perspective
About Petra
Petra Alena Todorov draws on psychodynamic, trauma-focused and systemic ideas to help people untangle patterns that keep them stuck. She works in a warm, grounded way that encourages honest conversation and practical steps. Petra uses her eight years of clinical experience alongside a background in organisational work to offer down-to-earth support for common life stresses.
She helps people dealing with anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties. Petra also supports those wrestling with low self-esteem, grief and feelings of emptiness. Additional areas she attends to include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and communication problems.
Petra integrates psychodynamic thinking to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. She uses trauma-focused methods to address difficult experiences that continue to affect daily life. Systemic ideas help her consider how family and relationship systems influence individual choices.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person. Petra aims to blend reflection with practical work so people can try things between meetings. Her background in organisations informs a pragmatic approach to change and coping.
Petra holds BACP, which indicates her professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers therapy in English and Romanian and practises from the United Kingdom.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How Petra’s approaches work in remote therapy
Petra draws on psychodynamic, trauma-focused and systemic approaches to guide remote work. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early patterns shape current reactions, helping people notice repeated habits and emotional responses. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on addressing and easing the effects of difficult experiences so daily life feels more manageable. Systemic therapy examines how family and relationship dynamics influence behaviour, which can be useful when communication or role patterns are causing strain.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Petra will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences and suggest a way forward. She adapts methods over time so the work fits changing needs rather than sticking to one rigid plan.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy lives and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule during a lunch break or after work and may allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as current options are set by the therapist and platform. These arrangements help people keep therapy consistent alongside everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does she help with?
Petra supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and low self-esteem. She also works with issues such as codependency, attachment concerns and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, grounded and collaborative. She combines reflective talking with practical tasks to help people make changes between sessions.
What experience does Petra bring?
She has eight years of clinical experience plus over a decade working in international organisations, which informs a practical approach to change and coping.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
Petra is recorded with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.