Galina Filipkova
Galina offers specialist treatment for trauma and phobias and expertise in anxiety, low mood, bereavement, neurodivergence, in navigating relationships and breaking free from unhelpful habits.
Galina works from the Human Givens approach and is a registered member of the Human Givens Institute, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. Rooted in a holistic view of what human beings need, Human Givens approach draws on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and on proven techniques from a wide range of modalities in counselling and psychotherapy. To support you in moving beyond current difficulties fast, Galina uses guided imagery techniques to treat trauma and help you break away from unhelpful habits.
Galina offers a compassionate space where you can learn more about yourself, rediscover your strengths and resources, and develop new skills to move towards change quickly. The Human Givens model is a brief, solution-focused approach that usually helps you see an improvement in 4-8 sessions and gives you tools to maintain good mental health beyond therapy.
Some people may achieve the wanted change in fewer sessions while others may require more sessions due to the complexity of their lived experiences. With complex trauma healing often unfolds gradually, so allowing a longer time frame is an important and supportive part of the process. Galina will work with your individual needs and at your pace. Her aim is for you to feel a little better after each session and grow more and more confident in your ability to bring about the change you wish to happen.
Galina has over 20 years of combined experience working with children, young people, and adults in the education and social care sectors. This includes extensive experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals. She has volunteered with the Samaritans and currently works as a therapist for the PTSD Resolution charity for UK Veterans and their families. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, yoga, running, and walking.
Please feel free to get in touch to request a free 15-minute initial call, where Galina can answer any questions you might have.
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Galina Can Help With:
COUPLES THERAPY
Relationships can be deeply meaningful—and deeply challenging. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, or struggling to rebuild trust, couples therapy can help you understand each other more clearly and reconnect in a healthier way.
As a Human Givens psychotherapist Galina works within the framework of essential human needs as a foundation for supporting individual wellbeing and thriving relationships. Galina's couples therapy work also incorporates practical communication and conflict resolution skills alongside evidence-based guidance for positive and lasting relationships from John and Julie Gottman.
Sessions focus on:
- Understanding your and your partner’s emotional needs
- Improving communication and listening
- Reducing harmful conflict patterns
- Strengthening friendship and intimacy
- Rebuilding and nurturing trust
- Learning communication and emotional regulation tools you can use outside sessions
Therapy is goal-oriented but flexible. Some couples come for short-term support, while others choose longer-term work. You don’t need to be “in crisis” to benefit from couples therapy—many couples come to strengthen an already meaningful relationship.
COACHING
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next step, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Galina provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can reflect, gain perspective, and develop practical strategies to move forward with confidence.
Coaching is centered on the present and future — supporting growth, accountability, and personal development.
Coaching may be a good fit if you:
- Feel stuck or unsure about your next steps
- Want to create positive change but need guidance and accountability
- Are experiencing a life or career transition
- Want to strengthen motivation, confidence and self-trust
- Want to manage stress and overwhelm
- Want to develop healthier habits and routines
- Are ready to invest in personal growth
Together, we will:
- Identify obstacles and limiting patterns
- Clarify goals, values and priorities
- Develop actionable steps for change
- Build sustainable strategies for long-term growth
Galina's coaching style blends therapeutic insight with practical tools and structured goal-setting. Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, focusing on what matters most to you.
If at any point therapy would be more appropriate, Galina will be able to advise further.
Fees
60-minute sessions:
Individuals - £90
Couples - £120
Coaching - £90
A £10 reduction applies for daytime appointments before 5pm.
For information on concessions, please see Galina's website.
