What brings you here today?
Choose where you would like to start.
A space to
think clearly.
And feel heard.
BACP Accredited Counsellor & Relational Therapist
Richmond, London. Individuals, couples and families since 2013.
“People often arrive not knowing how to begin. That is, in itself, a beginning.”
practice
Individual, Couples, Family
Daniela Marinova
Counsellor & Relational Therapist
I have been working as a therapist in private practice since 2013. My training is integrative, drawing on relational, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches, and I work with individuals, couples and families.
I hold an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton and an MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from UCL and the Anna Freud Centre. I am BACP Accredited, COSRT Accredited (Level 5), and a BPS Member.
I am interested in what lies underneath the presenting problem, the patterns that repeat across relationships, the beliefs about self that were formed long before they were chosen. That is where the useful work tends to happen.
Ways we can
work together
Whether you’re coming alone, as a couple, or as a family. There is a space here for you.
Words from people I’ve worked with
“Since initially reaching out to Daniela for her counselling services, she has been super flexible and accommodating. Her insights and guidance have really helped us grow and develop as individuals, as well as within our relationship. If you’re looking for a really warm, welcoming and attentive therapist, we couldn’t recommend her enough.”
“Daniela was the only one who truly understood me. She helped me achieve breakthroughs I never thought were possible. I finally feel like I’ve found a therapist I can count on for life.”
“She goes above and beyond, checking in with me during the week when I’ve been at my lowest. She’s also kind, honest, and funny, which makes each session something I genuinely look forward to.”
“Daniela has been such a kind and helpful support for us. I am so glad to have found someone with her empathy but also knowledge and approach. Would highly recommend.”
“Daniela’s exceptionally warm, caring, and compassionate nature helped put me at ease. She has shown me extraordinary kindness, and I am very glad I reached out.”
“Daniela is very professional and has a warm personality that makes me feel very comfortable. I came out of the sessions richer in understanding my reactions.”
What change actually
looks like
Four stories from the therapy room. All identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.
The Couple Who Had Run Out of Words
Eleven years together. Two children. A life that looked fine from the outside. But they had not really talked, not properly, in longer than either of them could remember.
The Woman Who Could Not Stop
She came to me for anxiety. But anxiety, I have learned, is rarely the whole story. It is almost always protecting something underneath.
The Man Who Did Not Believe in Therapy
He came because his wife asked him to. He did not think therapy worked. He was very certain he would not cry. He cried in the third session.
The Family That Could Not Stop Fighting
A mother, a father, a seventeen-year-old. They sat as far apart as the room allowed. The argument they were having was not the real argument.
All identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality. Stories shared with permission.
You don’t have to be
in crisis to come.
I work with adults, couples and families at every stage. People who are stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply know they’re capable of more.
- Adults (18+) navigating anxiety, trauma or life transitions
- Families navigating difficult periods together
- Couples in crisis who want to find their way back
- Couples who are fine but want so much more
- Families who need a safe space to reconnect
- Neurodivergent adults & couples (ADHD, autism)
If your brain works
differently.
You’ll feel at home here.
A lot of people who find their way to me are neurodivergent, ADHD, autistic or both. I get it from the inside. I won’t pathologise how you’re wired. I’ll help you understand it and build something that works.
“ADHD and autism shape relationships in specific ways. Understanding that is often where the work begins.”
Get in touch
To book a session or enquire about availability, use the booking page or send an email.
