Maria Pencheva, BACP

Maria Pencheva is a UK-licensed counsellor with 4 years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem challenges, and depression, helping clients build confidence and navigate times of change.

Maria approaches therapy from a person-centred stance grounded in empathy. She believes each person is the expert on their own story and brings warmth, openness, and careful curiosity to the therapeutic relationship. Her style is described by her own values as responsible, enthusiastic, and deeply empathetic, and she aims to create a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings honestly.

Drawing on training in counselling and positive psychology, Maria supports clients in processing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and stress while also focusing on strengths, resilience, and personal growth. She is particularly passionate about helping people regulate emotions, develop self-confidence, and find a clearer sense of purpose and meaning.

Beyond the therapy room, Maria values connection, communication, and lifelong learning. Her varied experiences working as an interpreter and advocate and managing a business contribute to an ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. Her goal is to empower clients to feel heard, supported, and capable of making meaningful changes and building a future that feels true to them.