It's Complicated

Janet Belberova

Gestalt Counsellor & Psychologist

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Available for new clients
I know reaching out for support takes courage. Whether you're dealing with a specific challenge or feeling that something needs to change, I'm here to listen without judgment and support you with compassion and expertise

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Sofia, BulgariaAvailable in-person and online
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About me

I am a licensed psychologist, Gestalt counselor, and hypnotherapist. Before I describe my field of expertise, I want to share that, beyond all the training and certificates, I am simply a human meeting another human. For me, therapy is professional humanity — built on honesty, respect, and connection. My own struggles, combined with more than a decade of personal therapy, enable me to meet you with strength and compassion, bringing warmth, understanding, and genuine care into our work together. My professional focus and experience are in the field of psychological support for overcoming life difficulties and crises, anxiety and social anxiety, relationship challenges, setting healthy boundaries, work stress and burnout, rediscovering self-worth and improving low self-esteem, psychosomatics, codependency, and traumatic experiences My professional journey includes additional qualifications in psychotraumatology, body psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy. I continuously enrich my knowledge and skills through specialized training and supervision, combining Gestalt therapy principles with contemporary neurobiological and body-oriented approaches. I deeply believe that every person carries within themselves the potential for growth and change, and the therapist's role is to create conditions for this potential to emerge. In my practice, I pay special attention to building an authentic therapeutic relationship, to cultivate trust, acceptance, and respect for each client's uniqueness. My experience shows that the most profound therapeutic changes occur when clients feel truly heard, understood, and accepted in their entirety, with both their strengths and vulnerabilities. Beyond my work in therapy, I have extensive experience in management roles within large international companies. I also lead presentation and social skills training. This background allows me to understand the challenges people face in the workplace, such as burnout and interpersonal conflicts and gives me a broader range of tools to offer support and guidance.

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BulgarianEnglish

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Location:

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Gestalt therapyRecommended for those who want to focus on the present and take responsibility for their feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
Somatic ExperiencingRecommended for those who want to use the mind-body connection to address the effects of trauma and restore natural regulation of the nervous system.
In our sessions, you'll find a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, guided by professional expertise, acceptance, and empathy. I combine Gestalt therapy with modern neurobiological approaches, so our work engages the whole being—mind, body, and spirit. In our work, we will engage with your experience on multiple levels - emotional, cognitive, and somatic. Rather than just talking about emotions, we explore how they live in your body, how they shape your relationships, and how they influence your ways of being in the world. Through mindful attention to the present moment, we discover how past experiences and relationships have shaped your current patterns, beliefs, and ways of relating. I work holistically, recognizing that true transformation requires integration of all parts of yourself. Through various therapeutic techniques - including role-playing, dream work, creative expression, and body awareness exercises - we explore your inner landscape with curiosity and compassion. This exploration helps identify triggers, understand behavioral patterns, and uncover ingrained beliefs that may no longer serve you. Thus, developing new ways of responding to life's challenges is nurtured. A cornerstone of our work may involve understanding and establishing healthy boundaries. By becoming more aware of your physical sensations, emotional responses, and relational patterns, you learn to honor your needs while respecting others. This awareness forms the foundation for taking personal responsibility - not as a burden, but as an empowering recognition of your capacity to initiate change and shape your life.

Experience

2012 until today – training groups and individuals in social skills 2022 until today - working as a Gestalt consultant, psychologist, and psychotherapist at my private practice. 2024 until today – clinical psychology practice at the Psychiatric Clinic at MMA Sofia

Education

2025--advanced training in Creative Couples Therapy by BAGT 2024 - advanced training in working with MAC (metaphorical associative cards) 2024 - graduated from the Bulgarian Association of Hypnosis 2024- graduated from the advanced training on working with trauma and addiction led by Rafael Cortina 2023- advanced training on working with the body at the Gestalt Psychotherapy Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria 2022 – 2025 graduated from the Gestalt Psychotherapy Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria Graduated with a Master's in Psychology at the Sofia University, Bulgaria Graduated with a Master of Business Administration at The Business Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria 2002 - graduated in Sociology at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria

Services

Intro Call

Free 20 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

€60 50 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€50 50 min Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Sofia, BulgariaAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours

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Next available: May 25