Slavena Nikodimova, BACP
Experienced UK BACP therapist for relationships and trauma
- Attachment-focused care
- Relationship and family
- 15 years experience
About Slavena Nikodimova
Slavena Nikodimova is a UK-based BACP registered therapist with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and a wide range of life challenges. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating professional registration with a national counselling body. She blends several evidence-informed approaches to help clients explore patterns of attachment, strengthen emotional connection, and centre their own experience in the therapeutic process.
Slavena creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and understood. She works collaboratively to identify what is contributing to distress and to develop practical, sustainable ways forward, whether the focus is on intimacy and relationship repair, coping with loss or life transitions, managing anger or ADHD, or addressing issues such as body image, codependency, infidelity and caregiver stress. Her practice also covers concerns related to LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, blended family challenges, and complications that arise from chronic illness or caring roles.
Slavena has experience working with international clients and brings a compassionate, client-centred stance to each therapeutic relationship. She is not currently accepting new clients. Prospective clients with questions about her approach or past work are welcome to make enquiries for informational purposes.
Slavena creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and understood. She works collaboratively to identify what is contributing to distress and to develop practical, sustainable ways forward, whether the focus is on intimacy and relationship repair, coping with loss or life transitions, managing anger or ADHD, or addressing issues such as body image, codependency, infidelity and caregiver stress. Her practice also covers concerns related to LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, blended family challenges, and complications that arise from chronic illness or caring roles.
Slavena has experience working with international clients and brings a compassionate, client-centred stance to each therapeutic relationship. She is not currently accepting new clients. Prospective clients with questions about her approach or past work are welcome to make enquiries for informational purposes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Slavena Nikodimova have?
Slavena Nikodimova has 15 years of professional experience.
Is Slavena Nikodimova a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP registration. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Slavena Nikodimova provide therapy?
Slavena provides therapy in English.
Where is Slavena Nikodimova located?
Slavena is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Slavena Nikodimova as my therapist?
You can work with Slavena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Slavena Nikodimova work with international clients?
Yes, Slavena works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Slavena Nikodimova cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Emotion, and Client-Centred Work Online
Slavena uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients understand and shift patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people form more secure ways of relating - useful for abandonment, attachment issues and relationship conflict. Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and support to build self-awareness and confidence, which can be helpful for stress, self-esteem and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping the emotional interactions that underlie relationship difficulties and intimacy-related issues, helping partners and individuals move toward greater emotional responsiveness and repair.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Slavena works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences and to tailor methods that feel like the best fit for each person. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy with Slavena can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a registered professional without the need to travel, and allow therapy to fit around work, family and daily commitments.
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