Desislava

Desislava Gancheva

Psychotherapist

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Neo-Reichian analytical psychotherapist working with cases related to somatic, mood, and anxiety disorders; stress and burnout; grief and bereavement. Integrating somatic and experiential techniques. Aimed at clients' psychological well-being and personal development.

About Me

I am a neo-Reichian analytic psychotherapist based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Approach

My approach is based on my training in neo-Reichian analytic psychotherapy and schema therapy. I also integrate techniques from cognitive therapy and mindfulness. I would customize my approach and the specific techniques I use according to your individual problems and therapeutic goals and by the latest research in psychology and psychotherapy. You are always welcome to discuss the therapy I am offering you so that I can make sure it best fits your personal needs.
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Basic Information

Services


I offer individual psychotherapy and counselling to adolescents and adults. I also work with couples and groups. I have extensive experience in performing a standard neuropsychological assessment of patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, dementia, and brain tumors.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Parkinson's

    A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Alzheimer's / Dementia

    A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


Institute of Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapy

Registrations


Institute of Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapy

Service Area


Sofia

In-person & Online

Center

Sofia, Sofia City

Bulgaria

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