Stilyana Massey, BACP
Stilyana Massey offers calm, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or grief.
About Stilyana
Stilyana Massey offers calm, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or grief. She writes short, practical sessions that help with low mood, self-esteem and managing life changes. Stilyana speaks English and Bulgarian and works from the United Kingdom.
She holds BACP registration which denotes membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Stilyana uses a few clear approaches rather than lengthy jargon. She focuses on what a person notices day to day and on simple steps that can change how they cope.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped to fit each person’s needs and pace. Clients often bring worries about abandonment, attachment or relationship communication. Stilyana also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, pregnancy and childbirth changes, and struggles with body image.
She helps people who feel isolated, stuck with guilt or shame, or who are rethinking life purpose. Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen and build trust, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals. Over four years she has combined these methods into a practical style.
Stilyana aims to make the first steps less daunting. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. The aim is clearer thinking, kinder self-talk and daily tools that help between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406095 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Stilyana works with
Everything Stilyana lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Stilyana lists
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Online support
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions may shift focus as needs change, and the person and therapist decide together what works best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing. These options make counselling more flexible and help fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. There is also support for coping with life changes and issues such as abandonment, body image and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends a warm, client-centred approach with practical tasks. Conversations focus on understanding feelings and trying small changes between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That time has covered a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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