- 15 years experience
- BACP counsellor
- International clients
About Slavena
Slavena Nikodimova is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. She welcomes people feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by life changes. She also supports those coping with relationship problems, trauma, grief and a range of other concerns.
Slavena aims to make sessions easy to approach. She encourages open, non-judgemental conversation so people can talk about painful thoughts and feelings. The goal is to help clients understand what is causing distress and to find practical ways forward.
Her work draws on client-centred principles. That means sessions focus on the client’s experience and pace, with the counsellor offering empathy and careful listening. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and early bonds are affecting current life.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs her way of attending to feelings in the room, especially around close relationships and intimacy-related issues. Together these approaches shape a sensitive, relationship-focused way of working.
Slavena notes that booking can take a little time because of prior commitments, and she invites questions about session length and timing. She accepts international clients and works in English. People who are unsure are encouraged to message with queries before booking.
How these approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor listening closely and following the person’s lead to identify what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs steady, accepting support to make sense of their feelings.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can be useful when recurring problems in intimacy, trust or family dynamics keep coming up, and the counsellor helps link past and present experiences to create new ways of relating.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and working with strong emotions in the moment, especially in the context of close relationships. It is often used when people want to shift how they respond to hurt, fear or disconnection in important relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which elements fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. That conversation shapes how sessions proceed and what is prioritised.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work and travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth is limited or video is tiring, while others choose longer video sessions for more in-depth emotional work.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Slavena help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, addictions and many related concerns such as body image, parenting and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred, focusing on the person’s own experience and pace, with attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas used when relationship patterns or strong emotions are central.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is BACP registered and works from the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions held and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.