Alena Todorov

Psychotherapist & Coach

East & Central London
MSc Psych, CTA-P, UKCP reg

Helping individuals and couples break patterns, overcome burnout, and rediscover themselves.

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Transform your relationships with yourself and others

I help individuals and couples navigate relationship patterns, burnout, and identity challenges. Through a blend of psychotherapy and coaching, we'll work together to create lasting positive change.

My approach

Transactional Analysis

Understand how your past experiences shape your present relationships and behaviors. Through TA, we'll explore unconscious patterns and help you make more conscious choices.

Transformational Coaching

Focus on growth and possibility. We'll work together to clarify your values, strengthen your sense of self, and create actionable steps toward meaningful change.

Tailored Support for You

Clients

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Group/Family

Session types

  • Online (Zoom)
  • In-person (East and Central London)

How I can help

Relationship patterns and emotional closeness

If you find yourself stuck in repeating patterns—emotional distance, conflict, or fear of intimacy—I can help you understand the deeper dynamics at play. Using a relational, TA-based approach, we explore early experiences and scripts that shape how you connect and work toward building healthier, more secure relationships.

Burnout, pressure and role fatigue

If you're feeling stretched thin or constantly on edge, therapy offers a space to slow down and reconnect. Together, we explore the roles you've taken on—at work, in your family, or both—and gently shift the patterns that lead to emotional exhaustion, perfectionism, and loss of self.

Neurodiversity and self-acceptance

Whether you're diagnosed or self-identifying as neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, Highly Sensitive, or other), I provide a supportive, affirming space to process your experience. We explore how masking, emotional regulation, or being misunderstood may have shaped your self-image—and how to reclaim your strengths and identity.

Cultural identity, migration and belonging

Moving between cultures can impact your sense of self and belonging. Drawing from my own experience and training, I help you navigate cultural transitions, identity questions, and finding your authentic voice across different contexts.

Low self-esteem and inner criticism

When your inner voice is critical, harsh, or never satisfied, it can impact every part of your life. I help you explore where that voice came from and how to transform it. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we work toward a more grounded and accepting sense of self.

Training and qualifications

Over 14 years' experience in psychotherapy, coaching, organisational development, and mental health

  • Full Clinical Psychotherapist UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
  • Certified in Transactional Analysis - Psychotherapy International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA via IBOC)
  • Transformational Coach Animas Coaching Centre (ICF Accredited)
  • Member and Researcher Association of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (APIO)
  • Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in TA TA East London Counselling Institute
  • Diploma in Transformational Coaching Animas Centre for Coaching
  • MSc in Organisational Psychology West University of Timisoara, Sociology and Psychology Faculty
  • BSc in Psychology West University of Timisoara, Sociology and Psychology Faculty

Get in touch

If you're thinking about therapy but not quite sure, that's okay. Whether for yourself or your relationship, we can explore what's going on and what you need. Feel free to get in touch or book an initial consultation.