It's Complicated

Ivana Dilova

Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Available for new clients
"Psychoanalysis is about speaking freely, without silencing your thoughts. Gradually, a new meaning emerges from your own words, surprises you, and dissolves, taking the pain away with it."

I specialize in:

At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Note from IvanaMy hourly rate is flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate those with varying financial circumstances.
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 12 hours

About me

Where do we belong? Why do we repeat behaviors that hurt us, and why do relationships with family, friends, and partners cause us to suffer? What is my worth as a person? These are some of the questions that intrigue me, both as a practitioner and as a human.

Having grown up in Japan, spent my teenage years in Bulgaria, and lived in Germany for the past eight years, I have gained profound insights into the complexities and richness of the human psyche. My experiences working in psychiatric institutions and various other clinical and counseling settings have taught me to respond adequately to a wide range of challenges.

I have deep interest in arts, memories, dreams as I believe they are a rich source to understand the human condition. Recently, I have been deepening my interest, particularly in exploring the question of the female gaze in cinema from a psychoanalytic perspective.

I hold a Master’s degree from the International Psychoanalytic University, Berlin, and a Bachelor’s from Humboldt University, Berlin. Currently, I’m continuing my studies at the Freud Lacan Institute in Dublin and participate in seminars with the Bulgarian Lacanian Psychoanalytic Association and the Berlin Lacanian Initiative.

My practice is rooted in ethical principles, including regular supervision, self-reflection, and continuous learning. I welcome people of all genders, identities, and backgrounds.

I offer a sliding scale payment method in cases of need.


Da ich meine gesamte Ausbildung auf Deutsch absolviert habe, biete ich auch Sitzungen auf Deutsch an.

I speak:

BulgarianEnglishGerman

Location:

Niemetzstraße 8, 12055 Berlin, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Lacanian PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore the unconscious mind through the lens of language and desire, focusing on understanding deeper motivations.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
In psychoanalysis, a symptom, whether it shows up as physical or emotional pain, is not seen as a “disorder” but rather as a silenced truth that asks to be acknowledged. By paying attention to the parts of your mind that have gone unheard, you can establish a deeper connection with yourself and find the resources to face life events.

My role is to provide a safe, confidential space where you can freely explore these questions through speaking. You hold the truth within; I hold the space for you to examine it.

Experience

2024 Private practice
2024 Team Manager Outpatient Assisted Living, Psychiatric Service | Berlin
2023-2024 Social Work with Families and Individuals on behalf of the Youth Welfare Office | Berlin
2023 Internship | Psychiatric & Psychoanalytic Counselling, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Centre | Ruse, Bulgaria
2023 Chrisis Chat Counsellor, krisenchat gGmbH | Berlin
2020-2023 Psychological Assistant, Vivantes Klinikum am Urban (Acute Psychiatry); Wiegmann Klinik – Clinic for Psychogenic Disorders, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Westend Berlin
2019 Internship Tinnituszentrum Charite Berlin Mitte | Berlin

Education

Since 2024 Program of Continuing Studies in Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, Freud Lacan Institute Dublin (in training)
2024 MA in Clinical Psychology, International Psychoanalytical University Berlin
2020 BSc in Psychology, Humboldt University Berlin

Cost

Individual Session

€70

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Note from IvanaMy hourly rate is flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate those with varying financial circumstances.
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 12 hours
Usually responds within 12 hours