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Milena Tsankova

MBACP, Dip, BA (Hons)

Therapeutic counsellor

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Member logo with registration number 418253 MBACP.
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“I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly. But I am also so much more than that. So are we all”

— James Baldwin

My approach

Whether you are faced with uncertainty or have specific themes you would like to explore in more depth in therapy, I offer therapeutic interventions centred around your needs based on a humanistic approach and through trauma-informed lens.

As a person-centred counsellor I believe that you possess all the resources and insights that you need to grow intentionally into your direction. Our work together will be focused on fostering an empathic understanding and acceptance of who you are, as well as strengthening your ability to express yourself authentically as you bring about the changes you want to see in your life.

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Counselling training

I am a qualified person-centred & experiential therapist, registered with the BACP. To expand my understanding and service offering, I have undertaken additional training to implement trauma-informed & neuro-affirmative approaches into my practice.

I am currently a student member of the College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists and working towards becoming a psychosexual individual & couples therapist.

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Care background

Before training as a therapist, I worked in various healthcare & social care environments, including a nursing home, multiple NHS maternity wards, a substance & alcohol misuse and recovery service, and a hostel for people who are experiencing homelessness.

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Academic background

My interest in therapy was formed during my English literature, BA (Hons) degree.
I read post-colonial Caribbean literature, which changed my perspective on how we witness to people’s experiences of suffering and find our way to navigate a deeply complex world. Exploring ways to work with the challenges of life while also figuring out who we are in the midst of it led me to introspective work.

In-person and remote sessions

I provide in-person therapy sessions in Brighton & Hove and Eastbourne, as well as remote sessions for greater flexibility. My working hours are flexible to accommodate different schedules — please get in touch to find a time that suits you.

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Get in touch

If you are left with any questions, I invite you to make contact and I will respond within 24 hours.

Telephone: 0735 5576 615

Email address: milena@milenatherapy.co.uk

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