Maria Rakhmanova

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapist MSc(Dist), MBACP, PBC

About me

I offer an empathetic and thoughtful space to help you process emotional pain and anxiety, and to make sense of what may lie beneath these feelings. Together, we can explore what is holding you back and work towards letting it go, making room for a greater sense of wholeness and inner freedom.

I have extensive experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and with many different emotional challenges. You may be feeling alone or stuck with grief,  low mood, or overwhelmed by familiar patterns that keep repeating - perhaps in relationships, work, or the way you treat yourself. Our sessions are a place to speak freely: about what feels important, confusing, painful, ordinary, or difficult to say elsewhere. We will work together at your pace, with openness, care, and curiosity. The therapy I offer may suit you if you are looking for space to understand yourself more deeply, alongside support with the difficulties you are facing at present.

I see clients privately from my consulting room in Chelsea and online, and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds. If you would like to get in touch, please contact me by email, and we can then arrange a free introductory call and discuss further steps.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a BACP Senior Accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist and BPC-registered psychodynamic counsellor. I hold an MSc (Dist.) in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of London, along with an HE Diploma in Counselling. I also have additional training in trauma, grief and attachment. My work experience includes various public and community-based services across London, operating in partnership with the NHS. 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BPC
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)

The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.

BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Psychoanalytic Council
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Psychoanalytic Council
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • WPA

Additional information

  • Free intro call
  • The session fee is agreed individually, taking into account your circumstances. This can be discussed during our initial call.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Please contact me by email to arrange a free introductory call. It would be helpful if you could indicate your availability for weekly sessions.

38-42 Kings Road, London, Greater London, SW3 4UD

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Wheelchair user access
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Additional languages

Russian

Online platforms

Zoom
Maria Rakhmanova
Maria Rakhmanova