Hana Mandikova, BACP

Hana Mandikova is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing midlife questions, stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with adults dealing with trauma, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and issues around addiction. Hana aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what feels overwhelming right now.

Hana holds BACP accreditation, which she uses alongside five years of professional practice and extensive earlier counselling experience in education, workplaces and voluntary settings. She draws on person-centred ideas to keep focus on what is happening for a person in the present. This helps people feel seen and understood in the moment.

She also uses trauma-focused and psychodynamic ways of working to make sense of past events and family patterns that still affect day-to-day life. Those approaches can help people unpack how early experiences shape current feelings, behaviours and relationships. Sessions move at the client’s pace and aim to build clearer insight without pressure.

Hana offers support for a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, body image, commitment issues, bereavement, and career change. She also works with clients navigating immigration-related stress, domestic violence aftermath, and recovery from substance misuse. Her style is warm, patient and reflective.

People who choose Hana often want a conversational, thoughtful approach that blends present-focused listening with exploration of past roots. She encourages practical steps alongside emotional work so progress can show up in everyday life.

Approaches you might meet online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following what matters to the person in front of the counsellor. It helps when someone needs a space to clarify feelings, regain confidence, or think about life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting swept away. This can reduce anxious reactivity and build steadier attention in daily life.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on how past events shape present reactions and relationships. It aims to help people make sense of traumatic experiences and reduce their hold on everyday choices.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with a client to agree what matters most and then try ways of working that suit their goals and preferences. That may mean shifting focus as therapy progresses.

The profile does not list which online formats are used, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, as sessions can be scheduled around work or family time and can reduce travel. It also allows shorter check-ins or audio-only options when that helps someone stay engaged.