Galina Chernysheva

I'm an Integrative Counsellor in the final year of BACP-accredited training. My interest in counselling is rooted in a deep curiosity about human experience, relationships, and the many ways people adapt to life's challenges. I am particularly interested in understanding how we develop our sense of self, navigate relationships, and make meaning of our experiences throughout life. Alongside my therapeutic training, I have a strong interest in psychology and the scientific study of human behaviour. My understanding of people is informed not only by counselling theory and clinical practice, but also by research in areas such as neurobiology, attachment, and evolutionary psychology. Before training as a counsellor, I developed a longstanding interest in personal development, self-understanding, and the complexities of human relationships. These interests continue to shape my professional growth and inform the way I think about psychological wellbeing. Alongside my training, I engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to support safe and ethical practice.

I believe that every person's experience deserves to be understood within the context of their unique life circumstances, relationships, and personal history. Rather than making assumptions, I aim to approach each client with openness, respect, and genuine curiosity. My therapeutic room is a supportive, respectful, and safe space where difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences can be explored at your own pace. Whether you are facing challenges in relationships, struggling with self-esteem or self-criticism, navigating change, or simply trying to understand yourself more fully, therapy can offer an opportunity to pause, reflect, and make sense of what is happening in your life.