Milena Nikolova
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About me
Bluemind Counselling practice
I focus on supporting individuals facing grief and loss in their life. We will lean into the safety and structure of the therapeutic relationship. An experience that prioritises unconditional compassion above all else to support you.
Mourning a loss means you recognise and feel deeply the complexity of love, life, time and grief. Grief is not something you should carry alone and I would be honoured to support you on your journey.
At the core of my work is the humanistic, person-centred approach, which means I see my clients as humans with histories and rich inner worlds, not just symptoms or labels. I also integrate attachment theory, nervous system wisdom and trauma-informed practices into my work.
You don't have to know where to begin before you reach out. A free 20-minute call is where we start.
My clients have experienced a broad range of different and complex issues. These have included coming to terms with bereavement, infant loss, depression, anxiety, divorce or relationship difficulties, estrangement, spirituality, coping with lifestyle changes and life-limiting diagnosis, suicidal feelings, sexuality and more.
The Fertility Counselling Collective - associate work
I work alongside two other counsellors who share a passion for supporting people going through challenges with reproductive health and identity shifts brought by perinatal and postnatal transitions. The Fertility Counselling Collective is an online group practice for specialist support with miscarriage and journeys with fertility/infertility.
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Sometimes we can't talk to the close people around us about what our pain and loss feel like. Sometimes, confiding in a professional can help and offer a sanctuary. I offer my undivided presence and my skills to support you. Please visit my website for more details and information.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I studied at Strathclyde University and trained with Cruse Bereavement Care. My work experience as a Bereavement Support Practitioner at the Royal Hospital for Children has helped shape my compassionate approach. Prior to becoming a counsellor I worked in the music & events industry.
I currently work with clients privately and through EAPs (Employee Assistance Programmes).
- MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Registered member BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) as such I abide by their Ethical Framework
- Registered under the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme
- Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the fields of trauma, relationships and psychosomatics.
In my spare time I enjoy sports, gardening, reading and film photography.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£58.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
A offer a range of fees depending on client needs, please visit my website for more details.
When I work
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Further information
Counselling is usually on weekly basis. Our work together is reviewed regularly and is based primarily upon your needs. I am flexible and work various days of the week.
