With Maria Therapy

Maria Tontcheva
LLB | PGDip | Psychological Counsellor SGfB | Registered Member MBACP 411620

Offering counselling with warmth, care, and understanding

You may be navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, or simply needing a space to pause and be heard.

Whether you are experiencing relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, shame, low self-worth, grief or major life transitions, I am here to support you.

My approach is eclectic and trauma-informed, blending psychological depth, compassion and professionalism. I am registered in the UK and Switzerland, and work integratively to help you explore the different parts of your inner world, reconnect with your potential and inner wisdom, and support meaningful change.

Support shaped around you - these are some of the areas I can help with

Trauma

Grief

Shame

Depression

Major Life Transitions

Addiction

Depression

Low Self‑Worth

Major Life Transitions

Anxiety

Major Life Transitions

Major Life Transitions

Relationships

Trauma

Grief

Shame

Depression

Major Life Transitions

Addiction

Depression

Low Self‑Worth

Major Life Transitions

Anxiety

Major Life Transitions

Major Life Transitions

the process

Led by you, supported by me

My approach to counselling is calm, human, and non-judgemental. I aim to create a space where you feel safe enough to slow down, reflect, and be yourself without pressure.

Therapy is something we do together. You set the pace, and there is no expectation to have clear answers or the right words. Whatever you bring is welcomed with care and respect.

I focus on understanding rather than fixing, supporting you to develop greater awareness, self-connection, and confidence in your own experience.

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ABOUT ME

A calm, confidential space for thoughtful counselling.

A calm, confidential space for thoughtful counselling.

I have been fascinated by people and what shapes our thoughts, feelings and behaviours for as long as I can remember, which led me to study psychology and more recently, therapy. My journey so far has connected me with people from many walks of life. I spent over a decade working in the fast-paced financial sector in the City of London.

My legal and regulatory compliance background enhances my therapeutic work. I am guided by ethical principles and a deep commitment to professionalism. My experience allows me to offer valuable insights into career transitions, work-related stress, burnout, and navigating complex professional environments. I also have extensive experience supporting clients through a wide range of personal and emotional difficulties, including those navigating significant health challenges and major life transitions.

I trained and qualified at the Psychosynthesis Trust in London, on a programme accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

 

Professional Associations

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

BACP Registered Member 411620

Swiss Association for Counselling

Counsellor SGfB

I adhere to BACP’s Ethical Framework and SGfB’s Code of Ethics. These frameworks guide my professional conduct, ensuring services are delivered ethically and professionally.

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling

Psychosynthesis Trust, London

Intensive Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling

Regent’s University

LLB Law

Birkbeck College, University of London

Behavioural & Social Sciences

New Bulgarian University

Additional qualifications & training in Psychology

Law and Financial Markets

Complex Trauma
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Trauma

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling Psychosynthesis Trust, London

Intensive Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling Regent’s University

LLB Law Birkbeck College, University of London

Behavioural & Social Sciences New Bulgarian University

Additional qualifications & training in Psychology Law and Financial Markets

Complex Trauma

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Trauma

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling

Psychosynthesis Trust, London

Intensive Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling

Regent’s University

LLB Law

Birkbeck College, University of London

Behavioural & Social Sciences

New Bulgarian University

Additional qualifications & training in Psychology Law and Financial Markets
Complex Trauma
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Trauma

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling – Psychosynthesis Trust, London

Intensive Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling – Regent’s University

LLB Law – Birkbeck College, University of London

Behavioural & Social Sciences – New Bulgarian University

Additional qualifications & training in Psychology Law and Financial Markets

 

Complex Trauma

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Trauma

Breath & Somatic Approaches to Working with Anger & Trauma Healing