Magdelena "Maggie" Rasheva-Malul, BACP

Magdelena "Maggie" Rasheva-Malul is a UK-based therapist who brings five years of clinical experience and a warm, curious presence to her practice. She holds a degree in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Maggie approaches therapy with genuine enthusiasm for the work and a belief that meaningful change is possible when people are willing to explore themselves.

Alongside her professional practice, she volunteers as a counsellor for two charities, reflecting her conviction that counselling should remain accessible to those who cannot afford it. She is also part of the Better Help family, which extends the ways she can reach people seeking support. Maggie is an avid traveller of both mind and place, a lifelong learner and an enthusiastic reader, interests that inform her therapeutic curiosity and her respect for different cultural perspectives.

Her clinical interests include neuroscience, philosophy and behavioural science, with a focus on supporting self-actualisation for the benefit of individuals and the wider community. Maggie believes that beginning therapy takes courage and that vulnerability opens the door to self-knowledge. She invites clients to take that first step, acknowledging that change rarely happens as a miracle but often begins with a small seed of transformation.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care

Magdelena "Maggie" Rasheva-Malul uses evidence-informed methods to guide her work, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients build safer, more secure ways of relating; it is often useful for relationship concerns, abandonment issues and attachment-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist provides acceptance and understanding so clients can explore their own goals and values; it supports self-esteem, life transitions and personal growth. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Maggie works collaboratively with clients to determine which method or combination of methods fits best with their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the approach as trust and insight develop. Registered professionals and therapists often blend approaches to meet each person where they are.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow for face-to-face connection from different locations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for more immediate or low-intensity support. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access support from another region, and try different ways of communicating until a comfortable fit is found.