I am a therapist credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I have been working with adults whose past difficulties and traumatic experiences create barriers to fully embrace and enjoy the present. I provide a non-judgemental, safe and accepting place to work through your childhood/adolescent trauma, anxiety, depression or other challenges.
I use primarily person centred approach focusing on awareness of current experiences as well as psychodynamic approach to explore and make sense of the past. This combo of approaches will allow you to unpack your issues at your own pace and will make you feel seen, heard and understood no matter how messy or disorganised your challenges might be. Understanding how your family patterns of relating or past trauma impacts your present day experiences will help you to gain deeper insight into what is stopping you from moving forward.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am looking forward working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #403292
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Hana Mandikova. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Hana has been amazing, she’s helped me to overcome a lot this year. I strongly recommend her for anyone having anxious thoughts, she listens and interjects at exactly the right times, leading me to a healthier path with fewer anxious thoughts and clearer thinking.
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Hana for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
So far she has been very supportive
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Hana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
This is the second time I have seen Hana, after a short break. I find her easy to work with and especially good at recalling past situations in context such that each session flows nicely into the other. She is knowledgeable , supportive and understanding; and friendly/personable but always professional. We have a good relationship and she acknowledges what my capacity for self-awareness- but also our limitations as humans , which is inspiring and realistic for my growth and path to understanding myself and others.
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Hana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Really great listener, very empathetic
Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Hana for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Hana is absolutely amazing! She genuinely cares and is empathic. She has a wonderful way of encouraging you to think and understand why you feel in a certain way in gentle way. Even from our first session, she made me feel comfortable and at ease. Easily one of the best things I’ve done this year is starting sessions with Hana.
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Hana for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I really enjoyed my first session with Hana, I felt she listened well and I was able to share thoughts openly with her. Thank you!
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Hana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes