Maria Tontcheva
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About me
I am a qualified integrative therapist, offering counselling to adult clients. My approach is compassionate, professional and tailored to support you in navigating life’s complexities. I am interested in my clients’ stories and believe that, despite life’s challenges, every one of us has the potential to grow, love, connect, find and feel purpose.
In our sessions, we will work together to heal emotional wounds, develop deeper self-awareness and seek to align your life with your own values. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, bereavement, low-self-esteem, relationship challenges or other issues, my goal is to help you access your unique inner qualities and strength.
The decision about what to bring to our sessions is entirely yours. I can offer you both short-term, solution-focused and long-term, in-depth therapy - whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or exploring deeper patterns in your life at your own pace.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the Psychosynthesis Trust in London. The training programme is accredited by the BACP and the UKCP. As a BACP Registered Member, I adhere to the ethical guidelines set forth by the BACP strictly. Confidentiality is paramount in my practice.
My approach is rooted in warmth, acceptance and curiosity. My practice is holistic and brings together all aspects of who you are - psychologically, physically and spiritually - to help you move towards a more authentic and fulfilling life experience. It incorporates depth-oriented therapy, neurobiologically informed and IFS perspectives, Gestalt practices, mindfulness, breath & somatic work, and creative techniques, like drawing and imagery.
With my history in London's financial hub, I bring a unique understanding to my practice. As a counsellor with a strong legal and compliance background in the financial services sector, I have seen first hand the impact of stress and burnout. My expertise also extends beyond high pressure environments, covering a wide range of issues.
Member organisations
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
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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Fees
£100.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
I offer a free 30-minute online call to explore what has brought you to therapy and discuss your hopes, expectations and concerns. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions.
If we decide to work together, we can schedule 50-minute weekly sessions.
I also offer concessionary fees.
Further information
I currently have availability during the week for online and in-person sessions at:
85 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9RJ
1 Snow Hill Court, St. Pauls, London, EC1A 2EJ
My priority is to create a supportive, reflective and empathetic environment where you feel heard and understood; a space that fosters greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and personal growth.
