Slavena Nikodimova, BACP

Slavena Nikodimova is a UK-based BACP-registered therapist with 15 years of professional experience. As a BACP-registered practitioner - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings long-term clinical experience to work with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Recognizing that beginning therapy often takes courage, she works collaboratively with clients to identify what is causing distress and to find practical, emotionally informed ways forward that support greater wellbeing.

Prospective clients are invited to review available appointment times and to send questions about scheduling or session length. She can offer 30 or 45 minute appointments on request and will attempt to accommodate preferred days and times, while noting that finding a mutually convenient slot may take time because of prior commitments. Slavena looks forward to hearing from people seeking support and thanks those who have reached out.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Slavena

Slavena integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust; this approach can be helpful for issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and recurring relationship problems. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, non-directive space where clients lead the conversation while the therapist provides empathic understanding and validation to help people clarify their own goals. Additionally, Slavena draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients identify and work through core emotional experiences that underlie distress and relationship conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together - Slavena treats the decision as collaborative, helping clients test methods, adapt techniques to individual needs, and settle on what feels most effective for their goals and preferences. This collaborative process supports personal insight and practical change over time.

Online therapy with Slavena is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling around work, family, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor sessions to each person’s circumstances.