Hana Mandikova , BACP

Hana Mandikova is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems. She also supports those facing issues with self-esteem, grief, addiction and life changes. Hana works with LGBT clients and people navigating career challenges and compassion fatigue.

Hana uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on what is happening for someone now. She combines that with trauma-focused thinking to help people make sense of past experiences that still affect them. Sessions are paced to suit each person so progress can feel manageable.

Her profile lists five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and a BACP credential. Hana has also spent many years offering counselling in schools, workplaces and voluntary settings, which informs a practical approach to everyday problems.

In the room she aims to offer a non-judgemental, accepting space where difficult memories and current struggles can be discussed. People can expect listening, reflections and practical steps to try between sessions. The focus is on helping someone feel heard and to build clearer options for change.

Hana can support work on attachment and abandonment wounds, body image and codependency, and issues linked to family of origin. She is also available to help with coping after natural or human-caused disasters, divorce and domestic violence related concerns.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, aiming to help people understand patterns and develop new ways of coping that fit their life and values.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Hana uses person-centred counselling which focuses on the client's current experience and priorities. This approach centres on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can identify what matters most to them. It is useful for anxiety, life changes and self-esteem concerns.

She also applies trauma-focused ways of working that help people make sense of past events that still cause distress. This involves gently mapping patterns and practicing techniques that reduce reactivity and improve coping with reminders of the past.

Finding the right fit is a shared process. Hana will discuss what matters to the client, try different ideas and agree a plan together. The work evolves with regular check-ins so the approach can change if something does not feel helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work and family life and to use different formats as needs change.