Yana Valcheva, BACP
Creative body-focused counsellor for women and young people
- Body-based practices
- Fertility and postpartum support
- Creative expression tools
About Yana Valcheva
Yana Valcheva is a fully qualified counsellor whose practice is shaped by the priorities and pace of the people she works with. She blends creative forms of expression with an emphasis on the body - inviting clients to notice felt sense, movement, breath and symbolic imagery as part of emotional exploration. This approach supports talking, discovery and developing a kinder, more grounded way of relating to oneself.
She offers counselling to both adults and young people and incorporates a range of creative techniques so that feelings and meanings that are difficult to put into words can still be explored. Her experience includes supporting clients with anxiety, pregnancy and child loss, infertility, depression, bereavement, self-harm and eating disorders. Yana sees creative expression and play as useful tools for adults as well as younger clients, using images, movement and symbolic material to release tension and gain insight.
Yana has worked as a holistic therapist and meditation teacher since 2001 across Bulgaria, India, France and the United Kingdom. Her exploration of body-centred methods has led her to train in dance, yoga, active meditation, bioenergetics and massage. She describes the body as a source of information that, when attended to, can help people make decisions, process difficult experiences and feel more rooted in everyday life.
Her formal qualifications include a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and an MA in Fine Arts. Additional professional training listed by Yana includes work as a holistic fertility expert, abdominal sacral massage practitioner, an ITEC diploma in holistic massage, Level 4 Thai yoga massage practitioner training, doula and birth preparation, advanced bioenergetics trauma bodywork, yoga and meditation teaching, and mastery in Usui and Karuna Reiki healing systems. She also holds BACP, the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
Yana has a particular interest in women’s health, fertility and the challenges that follow pregnancy and childbirth, and she offers women’s circles and abdominal self-massage practices to support connection with the lower belly and feminine strength. Her work aims to help people access their own resources, build confidence and find new ways of moving through difficulty. She works with clients internationally and is based in the United Kingdom. She is not currently accepting clients.
She offers counselling to both adults and young people and incorporates a range of creative techniques so that feelings and meanings that are difficult to put into words can still be explored. Her experience includes supporting clients with anxiety, pregnancy and child loss, infertility, depression, bereavement, self-harm and eating disorders. Yana sees creative expression and play as useful tools for adults as well as younger clients, using images, movement and symbolic material to release tension and gain insight.
Yana has worked as a holistic therapist and meditation teacher since 2001 across Bulgaria, India, France and the United Kingdom. Her exploration of body-centred methods has led her to train in dance, yoga, active meditation, bioenergetics and massage. She describes the body as a source of information that, when attended to, can help people make decisions, process difficult experiences and feel more rooted in everyday life.
Her formal qualifications include a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and an MA in Fine Arts. Additional professional training listed by Yana includes work as a holistic fertility expert, abdominal sacral massage practitioner, an ITEC diploma in holistic massage, Level 4 Thai yoga massage practitioner training, doula and birth preparation, advanced bioenergetics trauma bodywork, yoga and meditation teaching, and mastery in Usui and Karuna Reiki healing systems. She also holds BACP, the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
Yana has a particular interest in women’s health, fertility and the challenges that follow pregnancy and childbirth, and she offers women’s circles and abdominal self-massage practices to support connection with the lower belly and feminine strength. Her work aims to help people access their own resources, build confidence and find new ways of moving through difficulty. She works with clients internationally and is based in the United Kingdom. She is not currently accepting clients.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yana Valcheva have?
Yana Valcheva has 5 years of professional experience.
Is Yana Valcheva a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP. BACP is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Yana Valcheva provide therapy?
Yana provides therapy in English, Bulgarian and French.
Where is Yana Valcheva located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Yana Valcheva as my therapist?
You can work with Yana through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
Does Yana Valcheva work with international clients?
Yes, Yana works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yana Valcheva cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy suit your needs?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can make a meaningful difference. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One of the main advantages is flexibility. People can choose the way of meeting that feels most comfortable - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside busy lives.
Therapists and licensed professionals offer different styles and approaches, and it is usually possible to change practitioners if a different therapeutic fit is needed.