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Dr. Gergana Ganeva, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 14 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

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Dr. Gergana Ganeva welcomes people looking for calm, clear support when life feels overwhelming. She presents a warm, non-judgemental presence and helps people name what matters most to them.

Sessions aim to be practical and reflective so people can move forward at their own pace. Gergana combines a human-centred way of working with depth-oriented ideas. She uses talking, creative and embodied methods to help people get unstuck.

That might mean learning new ways to manage anxiety, talking through relationship and intimacy concerns, or making sense of grief and big life changes.

Background and approach

Over 14 years she has worked in psychology, social work, counselling and art psychotherapy. She draws on a range of perspectives rather than one fixed method. This allows her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and preferences.

People who come to her often want help with stress, depression, relationship or career difficulties, parenting strain, identity and LGBT issues, trauma, or problems rooted in family of origin. She also supports those coping with adoption and foster care matters, attachment difficulties, autism and caring for someone with illness.

Gergana aims to create a collaborative space where clients feel heard and can explore patterns, meaning and values. She will work with each person to find practical ways to cope while also addressing deeper themes that matter to them.

Online therapy using human-centred and emotionally focused approaches

Dr Gergana Ganeva commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide her online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a compassionate, non-judgemental relationship where the client’s perspective leads the conversation and self-understanding grows. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional patterns in close relationships and can help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns and relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Gergana will work collaboratively to decide which ways of working suit a person's goals and preferences. That might mean starting with a more reflective, exploratory style and introducing focused techniques later if needed.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins; live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typing or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, grief, trauma and a wide range of family and identity issues including LGBT and parenting-related problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is human-centred and reflective, using talking alongside creative and embodied methods to explore patterns, meaning and emotions with clients.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working across psychology, social work, counselling and art psychotherapy roles.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Career difficulties

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Dr. Gergana Ganeva, BACP

Background and approach

Online therapy using human-centred and emotionally focused approaches

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety