About me
Hello. I am Marina, a qualified therapist based in London.
We all face challenging times, and having the right support can make a real difference. I bring warmth and compassion to my work, offering a safe, non-judgmental space where together we can explore what you’re going through.
Whether you are experiencing relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, coping with loss or other difficulties, we will focus on what feels most important to you right now and work at your pace.
As you begin to understand yourself more deeply, you may find new ways to navigate the parts of life that feel most difficult. Over time, this process can help bring more ease, clarity, and fulfilment into your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I work in a gentle, sensitive and trauma-informed way. My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that, depending on your needs and preferences, I will incorporate different therapeutic modalities in our work.
My own journey through therapy was truly transformative, and it continues to shape the way I hold space for my clients.
Having spent the early part of my career in professional services, I understand how a high-pressure, fast-paced environment can impact both mental and physical health. In addition to our conversations during sessions, I will offer you to explore the connection between your mind, body, and inner world. Drawing on my background in yoga, I may sometimes invite you to check in with what’s happening in your body during our sessions - offering a doorway to better understand your emotions and what they might be telling you.
Having made a home in three different countries, I also bring a personal awareness of what it means to navigate differences and seek a sense of belonging. I value working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, genders and sexualities.
I am a qualified therapist with a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling from Re-Vision Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy in London. I follow the BACP Ethical Framework, which helps ensure a safe and ethical therapeutic relationship.
I see clients in therapy rooms near London Bridge and online.
We can work together on a long-term, open-ended basis or for a shorter term. We can discuss what works best for you and reassess as we go along.
I work with adults aged 18 or over.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Further information
Starting therapy and sharing personal experiences with someone you don't know can feel like a big step, so it is important to find someone with whom you feel a connection. That’s why I offer a free 15-minute introductory call.
During this call, we can talk about how the process works, what you're hoping to get out of therapy, and I can answer any questions you might have about how I work. It's a chance to see whether we are a good fit and whether you feel comfortable moving forward.
If we decide to work together, we’ll arrange the first session. During that session, I may ask you a few questions about your relationships and family, and you’ll have space to share more about what’s bringing you to therapy at this time.
In ongoing sessions, you’re welcome to bring whatever feels most important to you at the time. Together, we’ll build a trusting relationship and find a way of working that feels right for you.
Sessions are held weekly, on the same day and at the same time each week, to provide consistency and a sense of stability.
Please contact me for availability.
