Mika Felstead, NCPS

Mika Felstead is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing grief, anxiety and everyday stress. She greets people with empathy and aims to create a calm space where they can talk through what matters most to them. Mika uses plain, practical language and offers flexible session times to fit around busy lives.

Mika has five years of professional experience and is a member of the NCPS. She follows its code of ethics and keeps her skills up to date through continuing professional development and regular supervision. Messages received during the week are usually answered within 24 hours and weekend messages are replied to on Monday.

Her way of working is pluralistic, which means sessions are shaped around the person in front of her. Clients set the pace and the topics, and Mika draws from different methods to find what helps that person move forward. She places emphasis on listening without judgement and on practical steps that feel achievable.

Mika often draws on mindfulness to help people manage stress and stay calmer in difficult moments. She also uses client-centred listening to focus on each person’s experience and solution-focused techniques to identify small changes that make a difference.

People come to Mika with a wide range of concerns including relationship stress, family problems, bereavement, addictions, low self-esteem, sleeping and eating difficulties, career worries and coping with life changes. She also supports matters linked to attachment, codependency and feelings of isolation.

Taking the first step can feel daunting and Mika encourages a gentle, paced approach. She aims to help people feel heard, build clearer choices and regain a sense of direction.

Approaches you can try online and how they help

Mika commonly uses client-centred work and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping them to feel heard and to explore what matters most. It can help with low self-esteem, relationship concerns and emotional overwhelm.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and stress. People often use these techniques to manage anxiety, improve sleep and cope with difficult feelings in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mika will talk with clients about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people speak face to face when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when video is tiring. Live chat or text-based messaging works well for short check-ins, brief reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and daily life.