Boryana Angelova – Psychotherapy in Sofia
About me
My name is Boryana Angelova, and I am an English-speaking psychotherapist based in Sofia, Bulgaria.
I provide individual psychological counseling and therapy for adults, as well as seminars focused on self-knowledge and personal development.
In my practice, I most often work with people who experience:
- difficulties in their relationships;
- challenges in communication;
- struggles with making decisions;
- grief or separation after losing a loved one;
- issues with confidence and self-esteem;
- workplace difficulties with colleagues or supervisors;
- anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic (including social anxiety and panic attacks).
Training
Alongside my psychodrama training, I have attended several schools and seminars that broadened my therapeutic perspective. I integrate techniques from family constellations, gestalt therapy, transgenerational approaches, dreamwork, and systemic therapy.
My work as a counseling psychologist, psychodrama practitioner, and therapist is based on dynamic theories, cognitive-behavioral psychology, and transgenerational perspectives.
Personal experience
The years of my own therapeutic journey gave me the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of myself, to work constructively with my inner conflicts, and to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.
Through this process, I developed qualities essential for every therapist: altruism, empathy, patience, and calm.
Training - level onе
These three years contributed to the development of my autonomy and personal maturity. During this period, I also mastered the fundamental tools and techniques of psychodramatic work.
Training - level two
This level lasted three years (600 hours) and was carried out in parallel with my private practice as a supervised psychodrama assistant.
Soft Skill Coach Training
To succeed in business and advance in our careers, it is essential to develop soft skills. During a one-year coaching program, I learned how to train people to enhance their emotional intelligence and manage their emotions in the workplace.
Education & Professional Training
2022 – Master’s degree in Personality Psychology, University of Veliko Tarnovo “St. Cyril and Methodius”
2022 – Certified Psychodrama Psychotherapist (Chiron Institute, Sofia)
2021 – Psychodrama Therapist training (Chiron Institute, Sofia)
2019 – Business Trainer (Institute for Psychodramatic Practices “Chiron”)
2018 – Therapeutic Skills Training (Dynamics – Center for Psychotherapy, Psychological and Psychiatric Counseling)
2017 – Psychodrama Assistant training (Chiron Institute, Sofia)
2013 – Bachelor’s degree in Social and Organizational Psychology, New Bulgarian University, Sofia.
Additional qualifications
2020 – “Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication,” Tecnológico de Monterrey
2020 – Training in Learning Efficiency Improvement
I regularly attend annual conferences, advanced trainings, and seminars in psychotherapy.
Memberships & Registrations
- Member of European Association of Psychotherapy
- Member of the Bulgarian Society of Psychotherapy;
- Member of the Bulgarian Society of Psychodrama and Group Therapy;
- Member of the Bulgarian Society of Psychologists;
Registered psychologist BG RP 2424 – 2634 (6001, 6004) in the Bulgarian Public Register of Psychologists.
Registered psychotherapist BG № 086/2022 in the Bulgarian Society of Psychotherapy.
Short biography
Since 2017, alongside my private practice, I have been working as a soft skills coach and offering organizational consulting and training for businesses.
I also organize seminars on personal development and self-awareness and have authored several articles on mental health and coping with everyday challenges.
Currently, I am developing my private practice in Sofia.
I work in collaboration with Open Bulgaria.
Open Bulgaria serves the local and international community living in Bulgaria by creating original content about all aspects of life in the country, hosting online and offline events, and being the go-to place when a question about Bulgaria needs answering.
I collaborate with Open Bulgaria, a community platform that supports internationals in Bulgaria by providing reliable and up-to-date information about life in the country, organizing events, and offering essential resources such as job postings, rentals, and services.
You can find more about them here.
I speak English and work with foreigners. You can find more about me on LinkedIn.
Articles in English will be published here.
The first one is an interview with Open Bulgaria – SOS mental health. Enjoy!
If you are interested in starting a therapy, you can contact me via the following form: