Yana Valcheva

Yana Valcheva is a BACP-registered counsellor who supports adults and young people with eating and food-related issues and a wide range of related concerns. She offers a space to talk and to uncover practical ways to cope with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and problems with self-esteem. Sessions aim to help people tap into their own strengths and build confidence step by step.

Yana uses a client-centred approach, listening closely and following what the person brings. She often brings creativity into sessions, using art, movement or guided practices when words are not enough. Her background in fine art and theatre informs a relaxed, exploratory style that encourages curiosity rather than pressure.

Her work also draws on body-focused techniques developed through years of practice in dance, yoga and bodywork. Yana describes these methods as ways to notice feelings in the body, calm intense sensations and reconnect with inner signals. Many clients find this helpful for issues such as trauma, fertility-related distress and postnatal concerns.

She has worked internationally as a holistic therapist and meditation teacher in Bulgaria, India, France and the UK. That experience feeds into a flexible, person-driven way of working that respects cultural differences and individual needs.

Practical supports include guided movement, creative tasks and breath-based practices that people can use between sessions. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book according to the therapist's schedule.

How client-centred and body-aware work adapts online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following the person's pace. It helps people feel heard and supported while they talk through difficult feelings, relationship problems or eating and body-image concerns.

Yana often combines talk with creative and somatic practices drawn from her background in art, yoga and bodywork. These approaches encourage noticing sensations in the body, gentle movement and expressive tasks to access feelings that are hard to name. They can be useful for trauma, fertility-related distress and recovery from disordered eating.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments can be made as work progresses so the plan stays relevant and practical.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Many people choose online sessions for practical reasons - fitting therapy around work, using shorter check-ins between commitments, or reducing travel time. Online work can also make it easier to include creative tasks and guided body-awareness exercises in sessions when appropriate.