My Qualifications

Trained in Scientifically-Based Treatment Approaches

Positive Psychotherapy
Systemic therapies
Attachment based therapies
Nature-Based therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Narrative Therapy
Developmental couple therapy for complex trauma

Achievements

9+ years of professional experience in coaching and psychotherapy
Licensed in two countries (Canada and Bulgaria)
Sofia Municipal Culture Council Award, 2006, Bulgaria
Culture Exchange Award, Widening Horizons Through Folk Drama, Ireland, 2005
Moto-Pfohe Conservation and Environmental Grant, 2004, Bulgaria
Co-author of The Threshold of time, National Culture Forum 2000, Bulgaria, ISBN 954-9933-12-1

University-level training in psychology

MScA in Couple and Family Therapy, McGill University
Certificate in addiction interventions, University of Sherbrooke
MA in Psychology, University of Veliko Tarnovo
BA in Psychology, University of Veliko Tarnovo

Qualified to Practice Psychotherapy

Licensed Psychotherapist with the Order of Psychologists of Quebec, OPQ# 61932-20 and with the Order of Social workers and Couple and Family therapists, OTSTCFQ #TOMV20/12/030TCF

I was blessed when I met Ven for some counseling advice, he saved me from a tired, depleted state. Ven listened attentively, with no judgment and compassion and asked pertinent questions whereby we would slowly work together through a positive mindset state.His methodologies are of recent training and research. It was Vent who suggested a meditation app, which I still use and meditate today. Highly recommend Ventsislav, he will guide you and encourage you to take care of your mental health with guidance and compassion.

anonymous

My teenage daughter was going through an extended mental health emergency. Ven helped me to understand how she may be thinking and recommended books that brought me to a better understanding of the situation. I tend to do well with cognitive therapy and so these resources informed my mind so that I could at least relax a little and in turn, help my daughter to find resources. She had a variant of BPD, and today she is doing better though she still has some difficult times. What Ven did was to help me identify what I could do to help myself, because my daughter’s condition really affected my wellbeing. I looked forward to my appointments with him because he is a good listener and he is caring.

anonymous

Some time ago I was undergoing psychological difficulties and I was referred to Ventsislav Tomov. I discovered him to be compassionate and trustful. Trust to me is a very essential part of seeing a social worker and very quickly I realized that I could trust him almost immediately. And I would not hesitate to recommend him for his new practice.

anonymous

I was lucky enough to be assigned Mr. Ven Tomov as my counsellor. I was particularly vulnerable, as my son had posted hateful remarks about me to my friends and co-workers, and I had completed a ten month term of chemotherapy not a year previously. Mr. Tomov was inordinately helpful to me during this stressful time. The months of counselling with Ven Tomov, helped me get through, successfully, the most trying time of my life. I continue to be grateful to Mr. Ven Tomov.

anonymous

As a Wildcoach, Ventsislav makes untangling your inner workings into art. He is an exceptionally gifted psychologist and adviser. With a diverse background, varied interests, and a unique, singularly positive approach, Ventsislav is immediately engaging, likeable and trustworthy. With him, you can reach deeper into your psyche, challenge yourself and ultimately, write your own story.

Izidora Angel, Writer | Strategist | Creative Director :: Against Type

Ven has been my psychotherapist for over a decade now. He has helped me greatly with so many issues in all of my professional, personal and family life.
As a healthcare professional myself, I can say that Ven is extremely qualified and devoted to his patients and his therapies are a great success for everyone I know ! I strongly recommend his services.

anonymous

I could heartily recommend Ven, as I think that his positivity, open and honest approach real care of people, are absolutely beneficial for his customers. I met him in a very difficult period of my life – time of radical changes of my values, but it seems that it was the right time, as it gave us an opportunity to express the best qualities we have. During the coaching Ven shows professional and at the sametime very human approach and the results were amazing.

Nellie Stoyanova, Purchasing Director, Curtis/Balkan Ltd

Ven est mon psychothérapeute depuis déjà plus de dix ans. Son aide me fût précieuse dans tous les domaines de ma vie tant professionnelle, personnelle et amoureuse.
Étant un professionnel de la santé moi-même, je peux dire que son dévouement et son expertise font de ses séances un grand succès. Je le recommande fortement!

anonymous

During the two years I had worked with Ven I found his approach and behaviour professional. His creative energy was boundless. After our life paths separated, we once again came into contact though this time as a client of his. Vens’ sole purpose was to guide and coach me to the most wonderful journey of my life and that was the arduous journey of all, the journey of self discovery.
Thank you for your support and total flexibility in your approach Ven. Highly recommended.

Tzvetelina Mihaylova Recruitment and TOD Manager – Telecommunication company

When I started seeing Ven I felt like I was glued and I could not find a way out.
After couple of sessions with you I was able to move forward.
I cannot thank you enough for that.

anonymous

Ven is very open and easy to communicate with. He is very professional, carefully exploring the clients’ needs and delivering a top class service. He does not apply standard approaches which are commonly implemented, which makes his training really fascinating, thus leading to high level of participation by the group and achieving the best result possible. I have really enjoyed working with him and I kindly advise you to get the chance and experience the same. I am convinced that once you use his professional services, you shall be really amazed of the results and the interactive tools he applies.

Milena Boneva, currently Head of Human Resources Department
Heineken (Bulgaria) AD

Ven is passionate, professional, knowledgeable, friendly and caring.
I met him when I looked for help during a very difficult time – the early stage of my son’s mental illness.
Ven taught me about boundaries and validation, the strategies one may use in unpredictable situations.
Today, thanks to his guidelines I am able to cope better with my son’s illness.
I become emotionally stronger.

anonymous

Ventsislav has supported me at the time I have to go through a complicated career decision. The efforts we spent in a combination with his independent view and systemized approach have resulted in the exact solution I have wanted.
Working with Ventsislav most probably you will have to face things you know but you haven’t wanted to address. Either way you should not worry because it simply shows you are now on the right way

Svetoslav Tomov, Warranty Manager Sofia Metro Line 3

I first met Ventsislav while going through a very hard period during my university years. Ever since he has been helping my transitions through emotional hardships to go as smooth as they can. Even after all those years, I’m still surprised by how well he senses the root of the problems and chooses the questions he’s asking. Lastly, his positive smile and great reading recommendations during counseling has made me a happier person.

anonymous

Sometimes you need to just have the right person to listen to you, and you are able to find a solution you have long looked for. Ven has the talent to tell you just one word and to unlock all the answers you have in yourself. And that is without working with you professionally! I have seen Ven walk many people through self-discovery, and he does it in a very gentle way, showing that the power is indeed in you. His calm nature and the understanding atmosphere and slow pace that he sets, encourages people to open up and easily take the decision to change. He is the only person I trust 100% when talking about self-awareness and self-discovery.

Maria Deneva, Recruitment, Training & Development Manager, Carlsberg Bulgaria AD

I enjoyed speaking to you – when we spoke it felt as though I was speaking with a buddy. You weren’t afraid to say things that could come off harsh and you were to the point with what I was coming to see you for. Your genuine enjoyment to see somebody better themselves was reassuring. Thanks again for everything!

anonymous

Ven makes untangling your inner workings into art. He is an exceptionally gifted psychologist and adviser. With a diverse background, varied interests, and a unique, singularly positive approach, Ven is immediately engaging, likeable and trustworthy. With him, you can reach deeper into your psyche, challenge yourself and ultimately, write your own story.

anonymous

I have been going to Ven for psychotherapy (virtually) for almost a year now, and it's made a huge difference in my life in many ways. I have seen many psychotherapists over the last 12 years- some were great, others not so much. I'm always anxious and hesitant to start with a new therapist. You want to make sure they understand you, are compassionate towards you and your issues, and above all that you have a great connection. I felt that with Ven almost instantly. He makes sure that I feel heard, valued, appreciated, and that I know it's a safe space to express myself, without judgment. I have uncovered some past trauma and recurring thoughts and patterns that no other therapist was able to help me uncover. He really got to the root of my issues and helped me process the experiences and make sense of them and how they're still affecting me today. I tend to hold in my emotions, especially ones I've kept inside for a while. Ven is the first person who made me feel safe enough to express them. For someone who has used crying as a coping mechanism for most of my life, Ven reassures me that crying is welcome in his sessions! He has helped me immensely with my relationships with myself, my mom, and my boyfriend. I will continue seeing Ven, and don't see myself changing therapists anytime soon. He's the best!

anonymous

Sometimes you need to just have the right person to listen to you, and you are able to find a solution you have long looked for. Ven has the talent to tell you just one word and to unlock all the answers you have in yourself. I have seen Ven walk many people through self-discovery, and he does it in a very gentle way, showing that the power is indeed in you. His calm nature and the understanding atmosphere and slow pace that he sets, encourages people to open up and easily take the decision to change. He is the only person I trust 100% when talking about self-awareness and self-discovery.

anonymous

I felt that opening up to someone and being brutally honest about myself was important to me as a therapy. Ven provides this safe zone where it's not just a one way monologue but a comfortable place to actually have a discussion and just let it all out. You quickly realize that he is very easy to talk to and welcomes all ideas and takes the time to really listen and explore them.

anonymous

Ven has supported me at the time I have to go through a complicated career decision. The efforts we spent in a combination with his independent view and systemized approach have resulted in the exact solution I have wanted. Working with Ven most probably you will have to face things you know, but you haven’t wanted to address. Either way you should not worry because it simply shows you are now on the right way.

anonymous

I contacted Ven when I was feeling very overwhelmed and stressed by everything I had going on with my life, he is kind and compassionate and helped me understand myself better and see things from another perspective. He also demonstrated a lot of care by sending me valuable links, workbooks and meditation apps about the issues I was dealing with and I still use them. I truly appreciated my calls with him as it has led me to make positive changes in my life and be fearless about them!

anonymous

I could heartily recommend Ven, as I think that his positivity, open and honest approach, real care of people, are absolutely beneficial for his clients. I met him in a very difficult period of my life – a time of radical changes of my values, but it seems that it was the right time, as it gave us an opportunity to express the best qualities we have. During the sessions Ven shows professional and at the same time very human approach and the results were amazing.

anonymous

Ven is very good at both listening and asking the right questions. As difficult as they are, they will stick with you and make you see things from a completely different perspective. I think everyone should be challenged once in a while, and you will benefit from any interaction with Ven if you are open to healing and growing! I definitely progressed in my assertiveness, which in my case, served me well. I feel much more resilient self-aware and confident! I can tell I made a lot of progress and I'm ready for the next chapter of my life.

anonymous

Sometimes you reach a point where the things that you have done in life no longer work. You then struggle to fix it yourself but only experience more pain and helplessness.
Ven Tomov can step in and quickly suggest a new approach. He is like a compass.
This is because his personal journey and high academic training, quickly allow him to provide a solution.
Without even realizing it, you begin to heal.
Also, Ven makes it both enlightening and useful.
He is a rare talent who should certainly be experienced if you too have lost your way.

anonymous

Ven is a warm and caring person. He has a real talent for listening and coming up with thoughtful ideas on how to resolve sticky situations. It is easy to confide in him and I found him to be very open and non-judgemental. He makes you see things in a different light. I really did feel that he had my best interest in mind.

anonymous

Working with Ven was an unexpected lifesaver. The work we did together was at once challenging and helpful. The time I spent with Ven was never wasteful, he gave me so much support. Not only did Ven help me during the time we were working together but he also gave me tools that come in to help me often subsequently. Ven is a very caring and observant therapist. My trust in the work Ven and I did together is unparalleled.

anonymous