Hana Mandikova, BACP

Hana Mandikova is a UK-credentialed therapist with five years of professional experience who brings a trauma-informed perspective to her work. She supports adults who find that past difficulties or traumatic experiences make it hard to engage fully with the present, offering a non-judgemental and accepting space to explore childhood or adolescent trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.

Hana uses a primarily client-centered approach that emphasizes awareness of current experience, alongside psychodynamic ideas to help make sense of the past. This combination encourages clients to unpack issues at their own pace while feeling seen, heard, and understood no matter how messy their experiences may feel. She pays attention to how family patterns and earlier relationships shape present-day responses, helping clients gain insight into what may be preventing forward movement.

In addition to individual work, Hana has training in working with couples to support relationships moving from disconnection toward growth. She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards in the UK. Hana welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to offer a warm, steady presence throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities, offering a respectful, empathetic space where personal insight and self-direction are encouraged; it can help with issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that help people relate differently to anxious thoughts, stress, and strong emotions, supporting better coping in daily life. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing past traumatic events in ways that reduce their impact on current functioning and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hana will collaborate with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as trust and understanding deepen.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access support from home. These options allow registered professionals to provide consistent care while accommodating different communication styles and availability.