Plamen

Dr Plamen Dimitrov

Registered Psychotherapist

I have 40 years of professional practice as registered clinical and organizational psychologist, existential therapist and organization development consultant. Member of the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1989. Ex-President of the Bulgarian Psychological Society (2000-2019). Registered OD Consultant.

About Me

With four decades of professional practice, I offer a space for profound exploration. I guide individuals to navigate life's significant questions and transitions. Drawing on my background as an existential therapist, our sessions gently delve into your unique experiences. This helps you find clarity and personal meaning. My approach suits those seeking to understand their place in the world, fostering resilience and growth.

Approach

Decades of clinical and organizational practice inform a measured, exploratory way of working that balances existential questioning with practical problem-solving. Whether we meet in my Sofia consulting room or online, and whether you prefer Bulgarian, English or Russian, sessions move at a steady pace—close listening, focused assessment and occasional structured exercises. Between meetings I may offer brief reflective tasks or notes to help track transitions, anxiety patterns or grieving processes so the work stays connected to daily life. People navigating major life changes, burnout or complicated loss often find this steady, clarifying approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Qualifications


Sofia University

Institute of Psychology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

IODA

Registrations


Bulgarian Psychological Society

Registered Clinical Psychologist; Psychotherapist

Associate Member American Psychological Association (APA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Existential Facts

In-person & Online

Sofia, Sofia region

Bulgaria