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
- 10+ years of professional experience in 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 and Couple and Family Therapy
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
Clientele
Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Couple, Families and Groups
Languages
English, Bulgarian, French
Services
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy for Teens
My areas of expertise are
Stress / Self-Esteem / Self-Sabotage / Assertiveness / Healthy Boundaries / Life Transitions / Grief & Loss / Work Concerns / Burnout / Sleep Disorders / Personal Growth / Perfectionism / Addictions / Interpersonal Relationships / Pre-Marital Counselling / Separation or Divorce / End of Life / Drug and Substance Abuse / Sex and Video Game Addictions / Infidelity / Blended family issues
I can also help with
Anxiety Disorders / Social Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Agoraphobia / Health Anxiety / Generalized Anxiety Disorder / (GAD) / Depression / Illness in Adults / Chronic Pain Management / Parenting Skills / ADHD / Anger Management / Emotion Dysregulation / Racism and Discrimination Support / Procrastination / Erectile Dysfunction / Premature and Delayed Ejaculation / Vaginismus / Narcissistic Abuse Survivors / Personality Disorders / Psychosis
