Mariana Aleksieva - Therapist and Coach in Hampstead

If you are reading this, you may be struggling through a difficult period, or simply feeling that something is not quite right. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who find themselves repeating patterns they don't fully understand.Whatever has brought you here, I am glad you are considering reaching out for support. You do not have to work through life's challenges alone.

I hope the information on this website helps you get a sense of who I am and how I work.

My own experience of therapy showed me how powerful that process can be. More than twenty years ago, I entered therapy as a client looking for answers. The experience helped me make sense of my own life and sparked a lasting interest in human behaviour and personal growth.

I arrived in London in 2000 to continue my studies and went on to build a career in the corporate world while maintaining a long-standing interest in psychology and personal development.

This led me to study psychology, which gave me a strong theoretical foundation but also left me wanting to understand people beyond theories and diagnoses. I went on to train as a counsellor, where I found a professional home in supporting people through life's challenges.

Over the years, I have come to appreciate that growth is rarely a straight path. Like many people, I have experienced periods of loss, grief, uncertainty. During those times, I was fortunate to be supported by people who helped me find my way.Their presence shaped not only my personal life but also the therapist I have become. It taught me the value of sitting alongside another person during difficult times and trusting that change often begins when we feel understood rather than judged.

Later, I trained as an executive coach. I see therapy and coaching as complementary processes. Therapy can help us understand ourselves, work through difficulties, and develop greater awareness. Coaching can help translate that awareness into action, helping people move towards the life they want to create.

Alongside my professional training, I am a mother and a devoted yogi. Parenting has deepened my understanding of love, resilience, and the challenge of caring for others while staying connected to ourselves.

Today, my work brings together these different strands of experience. I combine psychological understanding, relational awareness, and practical tools for change, offering a space where people can explore their thoughts, emotions, patterns, challenges, and aspirations with honesty, curiosity, and compassion.

I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and work within the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As a certified executive coach, I also adhere to the ethical code of the Association for Coaching.

A woman therapist with wavy brown hair, red lipstick, and pearl earrings, wearing an orange blazer, is sitting indoors with her hands clasped in front of her, smiling at the camera. Mariana Aleksieva counselling

Interested in working together?

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Phone: 07854867693

email: aleksievatherapy@gmail.com