Psychotherapy in English or Bulgarian in Sofia, Bulgaria
For individuals
My focus:
individual adults (18+)
in-person
long-term
in-depth
Address
Sofia Center, Fridtjof Nansen St 31, 1142 Sofia, Bulgaria
Duration
50min
Commitment
Long-term therapy
Credentials:
Clinical, academic, and empirical experience with psychotherapy since 2017
MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from Trinity College Dublin
MSc Dissertation on the topic of Trust - “From Foetus to Adult: How Early Experiences of Trust Shape the Adult’s Sense of Self”
Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine at TCD
4-year academic and clinical training with the Irish Institute of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: clinical experience with adults
2 years of Infant Observation
Attended almost 500 hours personal therapy including 360 psychoanalytic psychotherapy (training analysis, twice a week) and 100 psychodynamic psychotherapy
Attending regular supervision
Clinical Affiliate Member, Irish Forum of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 🇮🇪
Full Member, Bulgarian Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 🇧🇬
Member of Oregon Psychoanalytic Center (OR, USA) and Member of Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (WA, USA) 🇺🇸
Psychiatric internships at University Hospital for Neurology and Psychiatry "Sveti Naum" with Dr. Slaveykov, as well as in a private psychiatric clinic Zdrave 33 with Dr. Kotova
4-year diploma from the Irish Institute of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
2-year diploma from Trinity College Dublin
Specialties & Focus
I have worked in Ireland and Bulgaria with clients of different cultures, sexual orientation, gender, and age between 18 and 60 years.
Frequent Symptoms
Anxiety
Loneliness
Depression
Skin Issues
Financial Issues
Insomnia
Life Crisis & Relationship Issues
Problems at work
Marital and Premarital
Romantic relationships
(In)fidelity
(In)fertility
Friendships
Relationship with your parents or children
Breakups, Separation & Divorce
Co-parenting
Bereavement & Loss
I work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, asexual, agender, aromantic and other LGBTQ+ people in a non-judgmental and confidential environment.
Life Crisis
Major Transitions
Gender identity
Transition
Dysphoria-related distress
Coming out
Conversion experience
Family relationships
Dating
Romantic relationships
Open Relationships & Ethical Non-Monogamy
Self Esteem
Self-harming
Bullying
Discrimination
Workplace issues
Late coming out & Aging
Relationships
Infidelity
Family planning
Trying To Conceive (TTC)
Fertility (e.g. IVF, RIVF, egg / embryo freezing)
Pregnancy
Prenatal
Labour trauma
Postpartum depression
Parenting & Co-parenting
Peri & Menopause
Empty nester / when children fly away from home
Aging
People living between cultures
Bulgarians living abroad
Foreigners living in Bulgaria
People in intercultural relationships
People returning to Bulgaria
Others
NOTE: I don’t offer couples therapy, family therapy, or therapy to children and adolescence. I only work with adults individually.
Pricing
Payments are in cash, you receive an invoice after the session by email.
Therapy in English or Bulgarian
First consultation (50min) - 60euro
Reduced price for unemployed people
Fees are discussed during the first consultation.
First consultation (50min) - 60euro
ONLINE for people living outside of Bulgaria
Payment is via Revolut, you receive an invoice after the session by email.
