Team

Our faculty consists of established psychotherapists and professionals with many years of experience. They combine deep expertise with a strong commitment to the development of each trainee.

Lecturers

Dora Prangadzhiyska

Psychologist and 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 Psychotherapeutic and Training Centre.

Tinka Miteva

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 through specialisations and training in contemporary therapeutic approaches.

Martin Cholakov

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 and is certified as an exercise group leader.

Christina Bogdanova

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 Journalism and Mass Communications from the American University in Bulgaria and a Master's degree in Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology from Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar".

Detelina Stamenova

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 organisational settings.

Dr. Vladimir Pozharashki

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 analytic and body-oriented psychotherapeutic modalities.

Zlatko Teoharov

Psychodrama Therapist and Group Analyst

Psychodrama Therapist and Group Analyst

Prof. Milena Georgieva

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 combines epigenetics and artificial intelligence to advance personalised medicine and longevity.

Milena Manova

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 Psychotherapy (DPPB).

Lyudmil Stefanov

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 methodological guides.

Mariela Mihaylova

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, parents, and couples, providing tailored therapeutic support.

Rayna Sokolova

Psychologist and Logotherapy & Existential Analysis Psychotherapist

Rayna Sokolova is 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.

Svetla Bankova

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 Institute for Psychosomatics and Integrative Psychotherapy.

Prof. Vanya Matanova

Professor of Clinical Psychology

Orlin Baev

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 promotes inner freedom and authentic living through his work.

Dr. Milena Pandov

Psychiatrist

Dr. Milena Pandov in Medicine from Medical University of Sofia in 2011, obtained a specialization in Psychiatry in 2017, and earned the educational and scientific degree “Doctor” (PhD) in 2016. She has completed additional qualifications and international training programs in the fields of neuropsychopharmacology and affective disorders in Oxford, Berovo, and Florence.

Individual Therapists

Desislava Petrova

Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist

Desislava Stefanova is a Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist.

Galena Tsankova

Analytical Body-Psychotherapist

My name is Galena Tsankova – psychotherapist, mother, traveller, and explorer of inner worlds.

Katya Georgieva

Psychologist and psychotherapist

Katya Georgieva holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.

Teodora Todorova-Vasileva

Neoreichian Analytical Body Psychotherapist

My name is Teodora Todorova-Vasileva, and I am a Neoreichian Analytical Body Psychotherapist. Since 2025, I have been a member of the team at ALMA Psychotherapeutic and Training Center, where I work as a psychotherapist and group facilitator.

Ivaylo Belev

body-oriented psychotherapist

I am a body-oriented psychotherapist with a practice in Sofia and a regular member of the Bulgarian Neo-Reichian Psychotherapeutic Society (BNPD).

Petar Pantaleev

Clinical Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist

My name is Petar Pantaleev, and from an early age, I felt that the inner world of a person—with its pains, fears, longings, and hopes—is what truly fascinates me.

Teodora Zareva

Psychologist and Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist

Teodora Zareva is a Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling from Varna Free University, a Master’s in Business Administration from Oxford University (UK), and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Adelphi University (USA).

Silviya Tsvyatkova

Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist

My name is Silvia Tsvyatkova. I am a Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist trained at INAP, and hold a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling from Varna Free University (VSU).

Maya Mancheva

My journey in psychotherapy began in the year when I lost a parent and discovered that I had been adopted. Driven by a deep desire to understand and make sense of what was happening in my life, as well as to be able to support others, I began my psychotherapy training and personal therapy at the same time.

Ivan Petkov

Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist

Ivan Petkov is a certified Neo-Reichian analytical psychotherapist. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Sofia University, a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from Roskilde University, Denmark, and a Master's degree in Organizational and Social Psychology from New Bulgarian University.

Klementina Valkanova

Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapy

Klementina Valkanova is a psychologist and body-oriented psychotherapist. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychology and is a certified psychotherapist, having graduated from the Bulgarian Institute for Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapy.

Grigor Atanasov

Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist

For me, psychotherapy is a deeply personal and transformative journey—one that invites us to explore our inner world with curiosity and to expand our understanding of who we are. It is an honest process, offering a space where we can meet ourselves without judgment and receive support as we grow and evolve.

Silvana Grupcheva

Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist and Psychologist

Silvana Grupcheva is a body-oriented psychotherapist, psychologist, and leadership and well-being consultant with many years of experience in private practice. She works with adolescents, adults, and families, supporting personal development, coping with life crises, and navigating challenges in relationships.

Lyubka Novkova

Neo-Reichian Analytical Psychotherapist

My name is Lyubka Novkova, and I am a Neoreichian Analytical Psychotherapist under Supervision.Exploring the depths of the human psyche has fascinated me throughout my life.