Silvi Neykova

For me, being a therapist is not just a job; it’s a deep calling filled with purpose and meaning. When you invite me into your life, I am honored to walk with you through the complexities of your mind, helping to uncover and understand its layers. My goal is to support you as you grow, heal, and transform into the best version of yourself.

"Anatomy of love" by Helen Fisher

Providing you with a warm and safe space, in which you may begin to express and explore difficult feelings and painful experiences from the past or the present. Thus, the healing process can begin and you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationship to others and the world.

My purpose is to help you uncover your hidden resources and untapped strengths, to gain clarity and perspective of what troubles you. I aim to empower you to find the solutions to improve your well-being.

In my practice, I work integratively and use a variety of theoretical approaches, including the Psychodynamic approach, Person-Centred Therapy, Existential Approach, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). 

In our sessions, we will begin with an introductory meeting where we will explore your current concerns and the reasons that have brought you to therapy. I'll take time to learn about your background, assess your specific needs, and understand the challenges you're facing.

As we progress into later stages of therapy, we will begin to dive deeper into the core issues that are affecting your life. We will explore patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour that may be contributing to your current difficulties. This process will involve reflecting on past experiences and how they might be influencing your present, as well as identifying any obstacles that might be preventing you from moving forward.

As you gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, we will work on developing practical tools and strategies to help you manage challenges more effectively and achieve your goals.

By the time our work together comes to a close, my hope is that you will have not only resolved the issues that brought you to therapy but also gained a deeper understanding of yourself, and the skills needed to maintain your well-being to continue your journey of personal growth and self-awareness independently.

Volunteering with a charity supporting individuals experiencing suicidal ideation was one of the most impactful experiences of my life. It revealed to me the profound power of simply being present, offering a compassionate, non-judgmental space for those in their darkest moments. Witnessing the strength it takes to seek help in such despair deepened my empathy and reinforced my commitment to providing unwavering support. This experience profoundly shaped my approach to therapy, underscoring the importance of empathy, human connection, and the vital role of offering hope to those who feel most alone.

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