- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Slavena
Slavena Nikodimova is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions. She also supports those facing grief, intimacy difficulties, parenting strain, workplace pressure and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar.
Slavena uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred approaches. In sessions she helps clients name and understand the emotions that feel confusing or overwhelming. She aims to clarify what is causing distress and to find practical ways to move forward.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She encourages people to say what matters to them and looks at patterns that keep causing pain. Conversations cover feelings, important relationship moments and everyday choices that get in the way of feeling better.
Slavena can offer different appointment lengths and asks people to check available times before booking. She is willing to answer questions by message about session timing and length. Sessions are arranged to fit around people’s other commitments where possible.
For someone considering counselling, she suggests completing the matching questionnaire and booking an initial session to see how the approach feels. That first meeting is used to set goals and agree how to proceed.
How her approaches work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and relationship patterns. It helps people notice painful feelings, name them and understand how those feelings shape interactions and responses.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current attachment patterns and how they affect present relationships. It can be useful for people noticing recurring fears of abandonment, trust issues or problems with closeness.
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client's pace to help them make sense of feelings and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and collaborate on what methods to use. That conversation helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant to you.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. They can reduce travel time and allow meetings from places that are more convenient. Please confirm which session formats are currently available before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Registered or accredited professionals will help you choose practical session lengths and rhythms that suit your routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and related issues listed in her profile.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
She works with Emotionally-Focused Therapy and also uses attachment-based and client-centred approaches to address emotions and relationship patterns.
How long has she been practising?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and operates from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.