Milena Tsankova
MBACP, Dip, BA (Hons)
Therapeutic counsellor
“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.
Counselling training
I hold a BACP-approved Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, in person-centred and experiential approach.
To expand my understanding and service offering, I have completed training in trauma-informed counselling and have been proactively learning about implementing neuro-affirmative practice into my work.
Care background
Before training as a therapist, I worked in various healthcare sector including:
Nursing home
NHS maternity wards
Substance & alcohol misuse and recovery service
Hostel for people who have become homeless.
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.
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
