abip
Step into our Academy,
where KNOWLEDGE and GROWTH meet.
The Academy of Body and Integrative Psychotherapy aims to implement a holistic approach to psychotherapy, integrating the three aspects of human life-past, present, and future. Our mission is to train specialists in various therapeutic approaches, primarily centred around body-oriented work. You can learn more about the academy’s philosophy here.
The four stages
IFirst year
Trainees build a solid foundation in body psychotherapy, exploring evolutionary phases, behavioural models, character structures, and key psychoanalytic concepts to develop in-depth theoretical knowledge.
ISecond year
The focus shifts to trauma work, psychosomatics, psychiatry, and psychopathology. Workshops and client simulations enhance therapeutic skills in handling trauma-related symptoms and psychological distress.
IIIThird year
Group and systemic psychotherapy is introduced, complementing individual therapy. Trainees explore psychodrama, systemic and transgenerational therapy, strengthening their ability to work within group settings.
IVFourth year
The final stage integrates various therapeutic approaches, introducing existential psychotherapy, logotherapy, and philosophy. The training concludes with a thesis defence and theoretical and practical examinations
opportunities
Practice Certificate and Client Referrals
Upon completion of the second year, ABIP issues an official certificate for supervised practice to trainees who have fulfilled the necessary requirements. With the support of the Alma Psychotherapy and Training Centre, real clients are referred to these t ...
Dedicated Client Workspaces
ABIP provides trainees with access to two dedicated rooms located within the Academy building for conducting psychotherapy sessions in a safe and professional setting.
Public Engagement and Marketing
ABIP offers trainees various opportunities for professional visibility and development through participation in events, podcasts, and publications, and assumes responsibility for marketing and promotion via the Alma Centre’s platform.
Deriving from the past,
growing in the PRESENT,
IN SEARCH for the meaning of existence.
lecturers
Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist
Dora Prangadzhiyska is a Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist, with a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and Psychology, a lecturer, and an author. She is the founder of the Academy for Body-Oriented and Integrative Psychotherapy and the ALMA Psychotherapeuti ...
Psychologist and Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist
An established psychologist and lecturer with extensive practical experience in the fields of mental health, personal development, and interpersonal communication. She holds a degree in Psychology and continues to advance her professional expertise throug ...
Body Psychotherapist
A body-oriented psychotherapist. He graduated from the Bulgarian Institute for Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapy, where he is now a lecturer, supervisor, and workshop trainer. He also graduated from the North German Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis ...
Body Psychotherapist
Christina Bogdanova is a body psychotherapist with a private individual and group practice. She completed a four-year specialisation at the Institute for Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapy (INAP). Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in ...
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Detelina Stamenova is a psychotherapist, psychologist, and sociologist, as well as an author and editor of articles and books. Her professional interests lie in the fields of behavioural addictions, eating disorders, and mental health programmes within or ...
Medical Doctor and Body Psychotherapist
He specialised in imaging diagnostics and worked at the Institute for Emergency Medical Care "Pirogov" in Sofia. He completed his training at the Institute for Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapy in Sofia and later expanded his skills across several ana ...
Professor of Molecular Biology
Professor Milena Georgieva is a leading scientist in the fields of molecular biology, epigenetics, and longevity. She works at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of EPIX.AI – an innovative company that com ...
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Milena Manova is a psychologist (Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”) and a certified practising psychotherapist since 2000, accredited by the World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (WAPP) and the Bulgarian Society for Positive ...
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Lyudmil Stefanov began his practice as a school psychologist 30 years ago. At the same time, he started training teachers through a variety of programmes focused on personal and professional development. He is the author of educational resources and metho ...
Psychologist and Psychodrama Therapist
A psychologist, psychodrama therapist, and experienced training facilitator with a strong background in individual and group psychotherapy. A co-founder of the Psychological Centre "Me and Us", Mariela Mihaylova works with adults, children, teenagers, par ...
Psychologist and Logotherapy & Existential Analysis Psychotherapist
A psychologist and psychotherapist specialising in Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, known as the "third Viennese school of psychotherapy" founded by Professor Viktor Frankl. She is also a family therapist with 15 years of experience.
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Svetla Bankova has a Master’s degree in Psychology from the American Public University, West Virginia, USA. Completed a four-year course in Analytic Body Psychotherapy at the Westdeutsche Akademie, Lugano, Switzerland. Svetla is the founder of the Institu ...
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
An integral psychotherapist, educator, and founder of Natural Psychotherapy, an integrative method blending psychological, spiritual, and body-oriented approaches. With over 18 years of practice, he leads training programs, writes extensively, and promote ...
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