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BACP Registered Relational Therapist · Richmond · Since 2013

Real life.
Real talk.
Real change.

I’m Daniela. A mother, a therapist, a real person in the middle of real life. Warm enough to hold the pain. Honest enough to name it.

“They leave looking like something finally got said.”

12+
Years in
practice
29
Google Reviews
5 stars
3
Services:
Individual, Couples, Family
Daniela Marinova
BACP
Registered Member
COSRT
Accredited Level 5
BPS
Member
Quest
NLP & Cognitive Hypnotherapy
MA
Integrative Psychotherapy
Roehampton
MSc
Psychoanalytic Psychology
UCL & Anna Freud
Warm. Tender.
Playful. Honest when it matters.
Therapy that is deeply practical.
Daniela Marinova
I know what it feels like to not be heard.

I’m not the therapist
behind the notepad.
I’m in it with you.

I raise my children. I work full time. I train. I juggle everything and I still show up completely for my clients. I’ve been practising since 2013 and I bring every year of that into the room.

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 a BACP Registered Relational Therapist, COSRT Accredited (Level 5), and a BPS Member.

I am not observing relationships from the outside. I’ve lived the inside of one that left me feeling unseen and profoundly alone. That’s what brought me to this work. And that’s what I bring to yours.

BACP RegisteredCOSRT Level 5BPS MemberMA Integrative PsychotherapyMSc UCLQuest InstituteNLP PractitionerCognitive Hypnotherapist

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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 · 29 Google Reviews

Couples · Google Review

“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.”

Charlotte McCormack
Individual · Google Review

“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.”

Rana Salehi
Individual · Google Review

“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.”

Marion Haberkorn
Couples · Google Review

“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.”

Carolina Samea
Individual · Google Review

“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.”

Dec M
Individual · Google Review

“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.”

Jhon

What change actually
looks like

Four stories from the therapy room. All identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

Couples

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.

“We talked the whole time. We remembered each other.”
Read the story →
Individual

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.

“I just started living it. That is entirely new.”
Read the story →
Individual

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.

“I did not think this would work. I was wrong.”
Read the story →
Family

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.

“I cannot tell you exactly what changed. We just started being a family again.”
Read the story →

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)
Daniela Marinova

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.

“I work with a lot of neurodivergent couples. Not because I specialised. They find me. Maybe because they find me. Maybe because I get it.”

New Book

The Mirror Within: The Power of Self-Love and Inner Peace

A raw, honest memoir and practical guide. The book that begins where most therapy ends, in front of a mirror.

“Life gives us chances. What we do with them are our choices.”

“Ready to begin?”

Book a session or drop me an email if you are not sure where to start.

Individual Therapy

A space that’s
entirely yours.

Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, a life transition, or simply a feeling that something needs to change. This is where we start.

You don’t need to know
exactly what’s wrong.

Most people come with a feeling, not a diagnosis. That’s enough. We start there and figure the rest out together.

Sessions are 50 minutes, available Monday to Friday, in-person in Richmond or online.

Depression & low mood
Anxiety & stress
Low self-esteem
Trauma & PTSD
Relationship difficulties
Identity & sexuality
Fertility & parenting
Loneliness
Life transitions
Relocation & adjustment
Work-related stress
Grief & loss
ADHD & neurodivergence
Domestic abuse
Addiction
Existential concerns

Integrative. Relational. Tailored to you.

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

Understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and learning practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns.

Psychodynamic

Exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings from past experiences to understand how they shape who you are today.

Person-Centred

A non-judgmental, empathetic environment where you can explore your feelings and access your own solutions.

Relational Therapy

Exploring how patterns of relating repeat across relationships, and how awareness can foster deeper connection.

Cognitive Hypnotherapy & NLP

Trained at the Quest Institute with Trevor Silvester. Breaking through mental blocks using language, imagery and personal belief systems.

Existential & Attachment

Confronting life’s big questions and understanding how early attachment shapes your adult relationships and sense of self.

“Not sure where to start?”

Book a session or drop me an email if you are not sure where to start.

Couples Counselling

You did not fall into
this pattern.
You built it together.

Which means you can build something entirely different. A warm, practical, deeply honest space for couples ready to truly change, not just cope.

Daniela Marinova

I see what most
therapists miss.

Most couples counselling focuses on communication skills. Useful, but it rarely touches the deeper truth: that every couple unconsciously co-creates a system together. I look at what’s between you, not just what’s wrong with you.


Principle 01

The relationship is a living system

Both of you built this. No villains, just patterns ready to change.

Principle 02

You can’t change the relationship without changing yourself

Individual wounds drive relational patterns. We work on both, always.

Principle 03

Insight without action is just awareness

Every session moves between depth and practice. You leave with tools.

There’s no one-size-fits-all.
We work at your pace.

Some couples come for a handful of sessions. Some work with me for years. I meet you wherever you are.

Single Sessions

Just need to work something through? A single session or a few sessions to address a specific issue.

60 or 90 minutes

Ongoing Counselling

Open-ended work at your pace. Weekly or fortnightly sessions for as long as you need.

Weekly or fortnightly

The Relational Shift

An 8-week structured programme for couples ready for deep, focused transformation.

8 sessions over 8 weeks

If your brain works
differently.
You’ll feel at home here.

A lot of couples who find their way to me are neurodivergent, ADHD, autistic or both. I get it from the inside.

“When ‘absent’ doesn’t mean they don’t love you. When ‘too much’ doesn’t mean broken. That’s where we start.”

An 8-week journey into
how you relate.

A structured programme for couples ready for deep transformation.

Phase One
See
Weeks 1 and 2

Before anything can change, it has to be seen. We map the system you’ve built together and trace its roots.

Week 01
The Map: Your Relational System
Week 02
The Roots: Where It All Began
Phase Two
Shift
Weeks 3 to 6

We interrupt the patterns and build the skills for a fundamentally different way of being together.

Week 03
The Cycle: Naming Your Dance
Week 04
The Voices Within
Week 05
Full Presence
Week 06
Repair: Coming Back
Phase Three
Sustain
Weeks 7 and 8

The shift has happened. Now we make it permanent.

Week 07
The New System
Week 08
Your Relational Map

“Ready to begin?”

Book a session, or get in touch if you’d like to find out more.

Family Counselling

When the whole family
needs to find each other.

Family life is complex. Sometimes the patterns between you need a safe, neutral space to be named, understood and shifted.

A space for the
whole family.

Family counselling is for parents and children, siblings, or any family unit struggling to connect, communicate or navigate a difficult period together.

My approach is warm, honest and always focused on what the family needs, not on blame. Sessions available in Richmond (TW9 and TW10) or online. Sessions are available in-person in Richmond or online.

Parent & child conflict
Family breakdown & separation
Blended family challenges
Bereavement & loss
Communication breakdown
Neurodivergent family support
Parenting teenagers
Rebuilding after estrangement
Life transitions
Anxiety in young people (11 to 17)

“Not sure where to start?”

Book a session or drop me an email if you are not sure where to start.

Daniela Marinova

Two days.
A lifetime
of change.

Sometimes the deepest shifts happen when you step entirely out of your everyday life. My couples retreat is an intimate weekend, small group, real work, beautiful countryside setting within an hour of London.

  • Maximum 6 couples, intimate by design
  • Full relational mapping for your couple
  • Individual & joint sessions across both days
  • Meals and restorative time included
  • Beautiful countryside venue, 1 hour from London
  • Follow-up integration session after

Tell me a little
about you.

Complete this short form and we’ll be in touch as soon as retreat dates are confirmed.

We’ll be in touch as soon as dates are confirmed. Everything is confidential.

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You’re on the list.

Thank you for registering your interest.

The Mirror
Within
The Power of Self-Love
and Inner Peace
Daniela Marinova
New Book · Available Now

The book that begins
where most therapy ends.
In front of a mirror.

A raw, honest memoir and practical guide. Personal story, therapeutic insight and Mirror Method exercises. Honest, warm, and without flinching.

This book begins where most therapy ends. In front of a mirror.

Buy Now: Instant Download

Honest memoir
and practice

From leaving home at eighteen with a suitcase, to six marathons, three children, and learning to look in the mirror without looking away. This book is the story behind the practice and the practice itself.

"Anger is almost never the original emotion. It is a defender. It is the thing that stands in front of the real feeling and says: you shall not pass."

Chapter Five: The Reflection Lies

"The Mirror Method is not about finding the best version of yourself and holding onto it. It is about seeing all of you. And learning, slowly, imperfectly, with a lot of compassion, to say: all of this is me. And all of me is allowed to be here."

Chapter Seven: Learning to Look

"After every storm, however it went, there will be arms. There will always be arms."

Chapter Eleven: Motherhood

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News & Events

Latest news & insights

Conference · September 2026

Attending the RLT Conference with Terry Real: Montreal

Daniela will be attending the Relational Life Therapy International Conference in Montreal, led by Terry Real. RLT is a core part of Daniela’s approach to couples work.

Relational Life Therapy · Montreal, Canada · September 2026
New · 2026

The Mirror Within: Book Now Available

Daniela’s debut book is now available as a digital download. A raw, honest memoir and practical guide through the Mirror Method.

Coming Soon · 2026

Couples Weekend Retreat: Two Days of Real Work

An intimate couples retreat in a beautiful countryside setting. Maximum 6 couples. Register your interest now.

Professional Memberships & Accreditations
BACP
Registered Member
COSRT
Accredited · Level 5
BPS
Member
Quest
NLP & Cognitive Hypnotherapy
MA & MSc
Roehampton · UCL

Insights

ADHD: Information for Young People

Understanding ADHD in teenagers what it looks like, how it affects daily life, and how to get the right support.

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Why Emotional Intelligence Is Important And How to Improve It

Exploring what emotional intelligence really means and practical ways to develop it in daily life and relationships.

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Why Not to Wait to Seek Couples Therapy

Many couples delay seeking support for years. Discover why early help can transform your relationship.

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Why Couples Therapy Works Better Before the Crisis

Most couples wait an average of six years before seeking help. By then, patterns are deeply entrenched and damage has accumulated.

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What Happens in Your First Therapy Session

The idea of walking into a therapy room for the first time can feel daunting. Here is exactly what to expect.

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The Difference Between Couples Counselling and Individual Therapy

People often ask which one they need. The honest answer is: it depends. Here is how to think about it.

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How to Talk to Your Partner About Going to Therapy

One of you wants to go. The other is not sure. This conversation does not have to be a fight.

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What Is Your Attachment Style and Why Does It Matter?

Anxious, avoidant, secure. The way you learned to attach as a child shapes every relationship you have as an adult.

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The Mirror Method: Learning to See Yourself Clearly

A simple but transformative practice of looking at yourself honestly with compassion.

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What Is Relational Therapy and How Does It Work?

Relational therapy looks at the patterns of how we connect with others. It is not just about relationships with partners or family but the relationship we have with ourselves.

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Does Online Therapy Actually Work?

A question many people ask before trying it. The honest answer, backed by research and experience, might surprise you.

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When One Partner Has ADHD: A Guide for Couples

ADHD does not just affect the individual. It shapes the whole relational dynamic. Here is what both partners need to understand.

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Anxiety Is Not the Problem. It Is the Signal.

Most people who come to therapy for anxiety discover that anxiety is protecting something else entirely. Here is what that means and what to do about it.

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What Is Attachment-Based Therapy?

Attachment-based therapy works with the patterns formed in your earliest relationships. Here is what it involves and who it helps most.

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How Do You Know If You Need Therapy?

Most people wait far longer than they need to. Here are some honest signs that therapy might help, even if nothing feels dramatically wrong.

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Relational Therapy vs CBT: What Is the Difference?

Two of the most commonly recommended approaches to therapy. Here is how they differ and how to know which might suit you better.

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How Long Does Therapy Take?

One of the most common questions people ask before starting. The honest answer is: it depends. Here is what actually shapes the timeline.

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Therapy for High-Functioning Anxiety

You hold it all together on the outside. Inside, you are exhausted. High-functioning anxiety is real, it is common, and therapy can help.

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Introducing
Ora
Online therapy, monthly membership, anywhere in the UK.

Ora is a monthly online therapy membership. Professional, qualified, BACP Registered therapy. Four sessions a month, via secure video, from wherever you are in the UK.

No commuting. No compromise on quality.

4 sessions per month · Cancel anytime

By submitting you consent to Daniela contacting you about your enquiry. UK GDPR compliant.

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4 sessions every month

One session per week. 50 minutes each. Consistent, regular support that builds real momentum.

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Secure video via Doxy.me

No app to download. Click your link and you are in. GDPR-compliant, encrypted, built for healthcare.

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Available across the UK

Wherever you are in the UK, London, Edinburgh, Bristol, anywhere, Ora brings consistent therapy to you.

Cancel anytime

No long-term contracts. No penalties. Cancel with 7 days notice before your next billing date.

Online therapy.
Monthly. Yours.

Ora is a monthly online therapy membership. Four sessions a month, one per week, via secure video. No commuting. No waiting rooms. No compromise on quality.

You book your sessions around your life. You show up from wherever you are. And the therapy. The real, honest, properly held kind, it comes to you.

Who is it for?

Ora is for people who are ready to commit to their own growth. Who want consistency. The same therapist, the same time each week, the same space to do the work. People who are busy, or based outside of Richmond, or simply prefer the ease of online.

It is not a chatbot. It is not a library of worksheets. It is real, live, one-to-one therapy with a qualified, BACP Registered psychotherapist, via secure video at doxy.me/ora.

Ora Membership
4 sessions per month · Cancel anytime · Billed monthly
Start My Membership

Three steps to
getting started

01

Fill in the form

Tell me a little about what brings you here. I will be in touch within 48 hours to confirm your place.

02

Start your membership

Complete your monthly payment securely via Stripe. No long-term contract. Cancel anytime with 7 days notice.

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Book your sessions

Book your four monthly sessions at tidycal.com/richmond-counselling/ora-session. Your Doxy.me link is sent before each session.

Real therapy.
Not a chatbot.

Ora is not an app. It is not AI. It is not a subscription to a library of worksheets. It is real, live, one-to-one therapy with a qualified, experienced, BACP Registered psychotherapist, conducted via secure video.

Every session is 50 minutes. Every session is held. The work is the same depth as in-person, because the therapist is the same person.

What changes is the convenience. What stays the same is everything that matters.

Before your session

Your session link is doxy.me/ora. Click it a few minutes before your session time. No account or app needed. It works in any browser.

During your session

50 minutes of focused, confidential therapy. Find a quiet space where you will not be interrupted. Headphones recommended for privacy and sound quality.

Booking your sessions

Once your membership is confirmed, book your sessions at tidycal.com/richmond-counselling/ora-session. You can book all four at once or week by week, whatever works for you.

Cancelling a session

Please give at least 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours notice may be charged in full.

Your privacy is
non-negotiable.

GDPR Compliant

All data is handled in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Daniela Marinova is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Secure Video Platform

All sessions take place via Doxy.me, a HIPAA and GDPR compliant video platform built specifically for healthcare professionals. Sessions are not recorded. No data is stored by Doxy.me beyond the session. Your session link is doxy.me/ora.

Confidentiality

Everything discussed in sessions is strictly confidential, in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines. The only exceptions are the standard legal duty of care obligations that apply to all registered therapists.

Your Data

Personal data (name, email, contact details) is collected only for the purpose of providing therapy services. It is never shared with third parties, never sold, and stored securely. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Clinical Notes

Brief session notes are kept in accordance with BACP guidelines and UK GDPR. Notes are stored securely and retained for 7 years after the end of therapy, as recommended by professional guidelines.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact Daniela directly at counselling.richmond@gmail.com.

Register your
interest in Ora

Complete this short form and I will be in touch within 48 hours.

Privacy notice: The information you share here is used only to assess whether Ora is the right fit for you and to make contact. It is handled in accordance with UK GDPR. By submitting this form you consent to Daniela Marinova contacting you by email regarding your enquiry. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

I will be in touch within 48 hours. Everything is confidential.

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Thank you.

I have received your registration and will be in touch within 48 hours to arrange your free introductory call.

Let’s find a time
that works for you.

Individual · 50 minutes Couples · 60 minutes Couples Extended · 90 minutes Family · 90 minutes

Prefer to talk first? Email counselling.richmond@gmail.com