It’s difficult to say exactly how many sessions will be needed, especially before we’ve had the chance to discuss your specific concerns.

If you seek support for a particular issue within psychological counselling — such as career guidance or perinatal or fertility counseling, we can clarify your needs in the first session and agree on an estimated number of sessions to address them.

For personal therapy, however, it’s harder to set a precise timeframe, as the process depends on how our work develops and the challenges you may face. Typically, I begin with a few sessions — usually three to five — to get to know you and help clarify your needs. After that, we review progress, I share my preliminary observations, and you can decide whether to continue therapy.

In my experience, some clients find answers to their questions within two to three months of weekly sessions, while others, depending on their needs and goals, choose longer-term therapy lasting six months or more.

Individual sessions are 55 minutes long. Occasionally, if needed and time allows, they may run a few minutes over.

Couples or partner sessions last 75 or 90 minutes.

Group sessions typically run 2 to 3 hours.

I work on a sliding scale, so the fee depends on your financial situation and income. The lowest rate, reserved for socially vulnerable individuals and people grieving perinatal loss, is €50 / 97,79 lv. I invite you to get in touch to discuss what the rate would suit your financial situation.

No, I have professional and thematic boundaries and don’t take on every type of issue. For example, I don’t work with chemical addiction. I recommend scheduling a brief “chemistry call” so we can discuss your situation and determine whether I can be of help in your case.

I mainly work online. In rare cases, I also see clients in my office in central Varna.

I work in English, Bulgarian, German, and Russian. During sessions, I can combine languages when it’s helpful — for example, with third-culture individuals or intercultural couples.

I don’t publish client reviews, and that’s a deliberate choice. I don’t feel it’s ethical for me to ask clients for testimonials or to post them publicly. It can be hard for clients to say no to a professional they trust, and the ethical standards of my profession don’t allow me to exploit clients for personal purposes. Requesting and posting reviews would amount to using clients for my own promotion, and goes against my principles.

A review always reflects my work with a specific person and their unique story. Even if I’ve helped someone in a situation similar to the one described in a review, that doesn’t guarantee I could help another client in the same way. Publishing positive testimonials could give a misleading impression that I can help anyone facing similar challenges — and that simply isn’t true.

My clients do share feedback with me, of course, but that feedback is confidential and will never be made public.

I have a traditional psychology education: I earned a master’s degree in psychology and developmental psychopathology and am a qualified psychologist. Later, I specialised in clinical and perinatal psychology, as well as psychosexual counselling, and completed a certification to work with autistic individuals and those with ADHD.

I also completed a Gestalt psychotherapy training and am a member of several professional Gestalt therapy associations, including the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT).

My first degree was in law studies.

A psychologist is someone who has received a degree in psychology — that is, they have studied human behavior and general psychological processes. A psychologist can help with navigating life challenges and crisis situations.

However, a degree in psychology alone is not always enough to understand, for example, why you find yourself facing the same difficulties over and over again, why certain topics evoke strong emotional reactions, or why relationships don’t seem to develop in a satisfying way. Addressing these kinds of issues requires training in psychotherapy. Depending on the country where a psychotherapist practices, such training may require a medical degree or, alternatively, a background in psychology, education, or sociology.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Psychiatrists typically work with more severe conditions, such as clinical depression. They are licensed to prescribe medication and often rely on it as a primary part of treatment. At the same time, psychiatrists recognize that mental health conditions can also have psychological roots. For this reason, they often refer patients to psychotherapy to explore the underlying psychological factors contributing to their condition.

My training includes both psychology and psychotherapy, with my psychotherapy education built on a foundation in psychology. I do not diagnose conditions, treat illnesses, or prescribe medication. If at any point I believe it would be beneficial for you to consult a medical professional, I will let you know and, if possible, help you find an appropriate specialist. Any decisions regarding medical treatment will always be yours.

I invite you to schedule an introductory call so we can talk through your concerns. I’ll share my perspective on which type of specialist might be most helpful and assess whether I’m the right fit for your specific situation. If I find that your needs fall outside my area of expertise, I’ll do my best to recommend qualified colleagues.

Yes, I offer a brief 15–20 minute free “chemistry call” for potential clients. This gives you a chance to get to know me, ask any questions, and see if it feels comfortable to work together.

I am accredited with the EAGT as well as several regional Gestalt associations. If your training institute follows EAGT training standards, then working with me would fulfil the individual therapy requirements of your program. Internationally, many training institutes also recognise therapy hours completed with therapists accredited outside their own umbrella organisation.

You’re welcome to contact me with more information about your training institute so I can confirm whether my hours would meet their requirements.

If you have any questions, you’re welcome to send me a message or book a free “chemistry call”, where I’ll do my best to answer anything that’s still on your mind.