Miss Joana Maksimova, MSc

I'm specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. My areas of expertise: • Relationship and intimacy issues • Reproductive issues and Fertility journeys • IVF • Stress, burnout and anxiety; panic attacks; anger management • Difficult relationships at the workplace; handling challenging situations • Career and personal development; work-life balance. Together we reflect on repeating unhealthy patterns within your relationships and vicious circles you may feel caught into and foster healthier dynamics. We explore difficult-to-navigate challenges such as: • Anger management • Boundary problems • Intimacy issues • Cheating • Jealousy and insecurity • Lack of trust • Break-up ------------------------------------------ In my practice I also have a passion for supporting men and women in fertility challenges and every emotional and relational aspect of the reproductive journey such as: • negative emotions - fear, anxiety, anger, grief • impact on relationship and intimacy • health anxiety • handling expectations towards the female role • shame and guilt • identity and purpose Fertility journeys can be emotionally overwhelming and frustrating. If you're on your long journey towards the desired pregnancy, feeling on a timeline and facing difficulties every day, I want you to know that you are not alone. Everything on this path can feel uncertain and to stay on it takes enormous courage, patience and effort. It can impact a person's life on all possible levels - your relationship with your partner, friends and family, career, intimacy and mental health. Together we explore your beliefs and feelings towards your role, purpose and identity, the grief which sometimes comes with the period. We talk about resilience, strength and authenticity. I support people to improve their relationship with their partners, family and friends while going through the hardships of the journey and being pressured by the stigma and societal norms regarding if, when and how to become a parent. We also look into ways to improve your inner dialogue and self-care practices through which you connect to yourself and feel more whole and authentic. In my practice I also support people who face stigma and challenges on their child-free path whether by choice or circumstance, to live with more authenticity and confidence.