Milena

Ms Milena Zakri Alincova

Integrative Psychotherapist

“I am a UKCP Accredited psychotherapist and counsellor. My roots are in Gestalt Therapy and I also offer EMDR, Flash therapy, holotropic breathwork and other. My prior background was in sociology as researcher and lecturer working mainly with ethnic minorities.”

About Me

I offer a relational space to explore your experiences, focusing on how your past shapes your present. My Gestalt approach helps us understand what's happening for you right now, making sense of emotions and patterns. I offer on-line therapy and supervision. My prior background was in sociology as researcher and lecturer working mainly with ethnic minorities. Since 2015 till 2024 I worked in the Havens, NHS specialist service for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. I have extensive experience working with trauma, addiction, domestic violence/relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, gender related issues, low confidence, spiritual emergency and psychedelic experiences. I believe that effective therapy involves trust, respect and dialogue and in my work, I embrace the creative, relational and embodied aspects of Gestalt. I also offer relaxation workshops using NADA auricular acupuncture and sound and vibration of Himalayan singing bowls.

Approach

Therapy unfolds through attentive curiosity, combining felt‑sense exploration with careful dialogue to map what’s alive for you now. I run mainly online sessions now, in English, Czech or Slovak, and move between gentle somatic noticing and focused reflection at a pace you can tolerate. I help stabilise the nervous system, contain traumatic memories and make sense of difficult / traumatic experiences using grounding practices, relational feedback and pragmatic tasks between meetings. This steady, embodied way of working often suits people rebuilding after trauma, identity shifts or cross‑cultural transitions.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

Professional Title:

  • Integrative Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Gestalt Therapy Theory Studies

Metropolitan University London

Year: 2015

Psychotherapy Practitioner Diploma

Gestalt Centre London, UKCP accreditation

Year: 2015

Diploma in Integrative Supervision in Psychotherapy

Metanoia London

Year: 2018

Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Membership: 2011168568

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

London, England SE1 2TH

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom