Ekaterina Nikolaeva
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Therapist - London
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I offer genuine curiosity and non-judgmental regard to who you are, your values, your view of self and others.
Whatever the situation, question, feeling, or life event brings you here today - be assured that every part of your story is welcomed and will be handled with care and respect during our work together.
As a humanistic counsellor, my work starts with building a trusting connection where you can express your worries without fearing judgment or shame. This is your safe space. I listen deeply to help bring unconscious patterns to light. As they emerge, I offer modern psychotherapy techniques to help you process your experiences, find relief, and move forward with clarity.
I practice in accordance to the ±«ÓãÊÓÆµ Ethical Framework and drawing on Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis approaches.
Practice description
Having navigated both the corporate world and a multicultural life in different countries, I am well-equipped to support you through work-related issues like burnout, performance anxiety, and bullying. I also offer insight into the complexities of identity, cross-cultural dynamics within families, relationships, or the workplace and immigration challenges.
I have a special interest and expertise in neurodiversity-affirming practices and chronic illness management.
My first session
In our first session, I will offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to express your concerns. Together, we will agree on the best way to support you in navigating these challenges.
I believe everyone possesses a natural potential for growth and change.
When life brings challenges, we adapt the best we can in that moment. However, those survival strategies can sometimes become heavy burdens that hold us back. This might manifest as feeling stuck or hopeless, or through anger, shame, self-criticism, or doubt. At times, you may feel as if something is not right, but it is just too difficult to even put into words.
The good news is that together, we can gently explore your story and how you learned to navigate life and protect yourself. We can then work towards finding acceptance for where you have been and create new choices for your future, empowering you to shift toward a life that feels genuinely yours.
I cannot "fix" you because your healing power belongs uniquely to you. But you will not have to walk this path alone. I will be right by your side, sharing my experience to support you in uncovering the inner strength and equilibrium you already hold within.
Types of therapy
Gestalt, Humanistic, Person centred, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy
Languages spoken
English, Italian, Russian