Where the endless thoughts stop and a true sense of being alive begins.
Integrative and body-oriented psychotherapy in Sofia and online.
Take the first stepReach out to me if you are experiencing:
- Chronic fatigue and physical tension that don’t go away even when you rest, or finding it hard to relax without feeling guilty;
- Anxiety, panic attacks and inner restlessness that come from the need to keep everything under control;
- Psychosomatic symptoms, burnout and a loss of vitality – when your body starts saying “no” for you;
- Difficulty setting personal boundaries – a habit of putting other people’s needs before your own, fear of rejection and suppressed emotions (anger, sadness);
- Recurring painful patterns in relationships – over-giving, feeling emotionally alone within the relationship, or finding it hard to let others take care of you;
- Life transitions, loss and identity crises – searching for the answer to “Who am I, and what do I want beyond my role as everyone else’s support?”.
The body remembers what the mind tries to forget
In classical therapy we often work only through words – “top-down”, through thinking and analysis. But stress, unspoken emotions and our early experiences don’t live only in our memories. They are imprinted in the nervous system, in the way we breathe, in our posture and in the so-called “muscular armour” – the unconscious physical tightening with which we once protected ourselves from pain.
As a psychologist and an integrative psychotherapist under supervision, I combine the depth of psychological conversation with the power of body-oriented (body psychotherapy and bioenergetic) work.
Inspired by the work of Alexander Lowen and bioenergetic analysis, our sessions rest on the understanding that body and psyche are one whole. Through breathing, grounding and gentle body-based practices, we learn to let go of this armour, to regain our footing and to allow emotions to be released naturally.
What are the real benefits of including the body in therapy?
Regulating the nervous system, not just controlling thoughts
When we are anxious or stressed, the body is in “fight or flight” mode. Through body-based exploration, grounding and mindful attention to bodily sensations, we learn to bring the nervous system back to a state of safety and calm.
Releasing blocked vital energy
Suppressed anger, unshed tears and chronic control use up an enormous amount of energy. When we recognise these blocks and release them through the body, chronic fatigue gives way to vitality and lightness.
Understanding psychosomatics
Instead of fighting the symptoms of our body, we learn to translate their language – what the symptom is protecting us from, and which unmet need lies behind it.
Natural boundaries and confidence
Healthy personal boundaries are not just phrases learned by heart – they are a felt sense of standing on your own feet, a calm voice and the ability to stay in your body while speaking your truth.
Hello, my name is Evgeniya.
I am a qualified psychologist and a psychotherapist under supervision at the Institute of Psychosomatics and Integrative Psychotherapy (IPIP) in Sofia.
I believe that a person is an indivisible whole – mind, emotions and body. There are no one-size-fits-all recipes in my practice, because every personal story is unique. That is why I chose the integrative approach: it allows me not to confine you to a single school of therapy, but to combine the most effective methods according to your individual needs and pace.
What does a session with me look like?
Our sessions are a warm, structured and fully confidential dialogue. We talk and explore the topics that matter to you, but we don’t stop at logic. I will often invite you to notice what is happening in your body and to use body-based techniques.
How it works
Getting in touch
Send me a short message or give me a call.
First meeting
We get to know each other, talk about what brings you here and what you would like to achieve through therapy, and sense whether we are the right fit to work together.
The therapeutic process
Regular weekly sessions in a safe and confidential setting – in person in Sofia or online.