Magdelena "Maggie" Rasheva-Malul, BACP

Magdelena "Maggie" Rasheva-Malul helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions and major life changes. Maggie is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Maggie keeps her approach simple and conversational. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Clients can expect honest discussion and concrete skills rather than obscure theory.

Her work draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred principles to build trust and understanding. Cognitive behavioural techniques and some elements of dialectical skills are used to tackle thinking patterns and emotional regulation. Emotionally-focused methods are applied when relationships and intimacy are central concerns.

Maggie has five years of clinical experience. She also volunteers as a counsellor for two charities and values making counselling more accessible to people with limited funds. Outside work she reads widely, travels and enjoys learning about different cultures.

People who choose Maggie often want a therapist who combines warmth with clear, practical strategies. She encourages gradual steps and realistic change. Her aim is to help people find greater self-awareness and turn small insights into useful habits.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotions; it can help when intimacy, trust or attachment issues are causing distress. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and creating a non-judgemental space so people can explore their feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, addresses unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Maggie will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and preferences and then suggest ways to proceed. That plan can change as work progresses, and techniques are adapted to what helps most in practice.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, coaching-style exchanges or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while working with registered or accredited professionals.