A W A R E N E S S

Get to know us

I am Silvana Paneva

A clinical psychologist, trained in Dr. Gabor Maté’s approach to trauma healing.

I am passionate about helping people on their journey towards self-discovery and healing.  I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and I empower and guide my clients to tap into their inner resources. 

I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the needs of each client, by incorporating evidence-based techniques from various therapeutic modalities, as well as mindfulness and breathing techniques from the Eastern traditions.

Ultimately, I view people as multidimensional beings with interconnected aspects of mind, body, soul, and spirit.  I believe that true healing encompasses all of these, and I have a holistic approach to facilitate long-lasting transformation.

 

Outside of my work,  I love reading, meditating, practising yoga, and spending time in nature. I express my inner world and subconsciousness through drawing and journaling – in that way I stay connected with my authentic self. In addition, I actively engage in my own therapy as a part of my commitment to self-awareness and overcoming my core beliefs and challenges. I practise what I teach, and I believe that my own personal growth enhances my ability to support my clients on their journeys. 

Present | Psychologist, Mindromeda

Present | Psychologist and wellness couch Destination Workplace

2022 | Psychologist, “Autism today”

2021-2022 | Psychologist-intern “Attitude” centre for psychological counselling

2020 | Psychologist-intern addicts rehabilitation association “Solidarity”

2020 | Psychologist-intern “Bulgarian Huntington Association“

2022 | MSc in Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, The Netherlands

2021 | Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, specialisation “Mental disorders”, New Bulgarian University

 

2023 | Becoming a teacher of Presence – Eckhart Tolle (online course)

2023 | 1-year long Professional training in Compassionate Inquiry by Gabor Maté

2023 | The power of awareness by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach

2021 | Duality by Jeffrey Allen

2018 | Psychological profiling and nonverbal behaviour, Assess

Certificate The Power of Awareness, issued by the University of California Berkeley

Certificate Compassionate Inquiry 

I am Nikolay Popov

I view the human psyche holistically because every aspect of a person can be important and influential in other aspects of their life. Just like in nature, everything is interconnected. Additionally, I believe in the integration of different approaches in psychology because they are often not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary. In my work, it is important for me to build a healthy relationship based on sincerity and stimulating the fundamental quality that we possess – curiosity.

I can be helpful with a wide range of things, so I oftentimes it is helpful to set a specific intention and direction towards which to move. Sometimes, this can be something simple, like an intention to self-actualize or to connect more deeply with oneself. I perceive myself as a facilitator, exploring together with you your experiences, thoughts, and actions. 

I have various interests that change over time, but some that persist over the years include travelling (in nature; different countries), music – playing various instruments, reading articles of a scientific nature as well as ones that are simply interesting to me, and juggling, as it brings my focus to the present moment. I enjoy engaging in different things and delving into the mechanics behind the processes, as well as letting myself fully experience them.

2022 | MSc in Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, The Netherlands

2021 | Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, specialisation “Mental disorders”, New Bulgarian University

2023 | Psychologist and wellness couch Destination Workplace

2021 -2022| Psychologist-intern “Attitude” centre for psychological counselling

2020 | Psychologist-intern addicts rehabilitation association “Solidarity”

2020 | Psychologist-intern “Bulgarian Huntington Association“

2023 – ongoing | Training for psychotherapist in Bulgarian Institute for Gestalt Therapy

2022| Introduction to the therapeutic approach to trauma treatment Compassionate Inquiry by Gabor Maté

How we can help you

Depression

Coping with persistent feelings of sadness, low mood, and loss of interest.

Anxiety

Мanaging excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks.

Addictions

Аddictions related to substances, food, gabling, or behaviours.

ADHD

Аssessing and managing challenges related to attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Eating disorders

Тreating disordered eating behaviours, body image issues, and fostering a healthy relationship with food and body.

Communication and relationship issues

Difficulties with intimacy, sexuality, trust, building effective communication skills.

Childhood traumas

Healing from adverse childhood experiences, addressing unresolved emotions, and building resilience for emotional well-being.

Personal and spiritual growth

Meditation, breathing practices, compassion, connecting with the feeling of gratitude.

The above does not apply to you?

Do not hesitate to contact us.

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Each session is 1 astronomical hour