Ivaylo Petrov
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Edinburgh EH5
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I am committed to helping you build resilience, emotional balance, hope, and personal growth. As a CBT therapist, I combine proven therapeutic techniques with the principles of positive psychology and integrative methods. My goal is to equip you with practical coping skills, self-help tools, and the mental strength to face challenges with confidence. Together, we will reframe and reconsider difficulties so they feel manageable rather than overwhelming. This process will support you in strengthening your sense of self, discovering personal meaning, and moving toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
I take a holistic approach to mental health, integrating mind, body, spirit, and relationships. Grounded in scientific research and client-centered care, I focus on resilience, hope, and meaningful change. My passion is to support your healing, recovery, and long-term well-being. Together, we build balanced and long lasting accomplishments.
To achieve this goal, I will create an empathetic work alliance with you and will see you as an active collaborator in the treatment process. I am adhered to the practice of confidentiality by making it a safe place where you can be free to share your story and be yourself. I provide warm and relax atmosphere using humour, metaphors and stories.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £65
- Couple Sessions £95
Payment Methods
Bank transfer
Ivaylo Petrov
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Psychological Society Ivaylo Petrov
- In Practice for 21 years
- Psychology , MSc, Graduated 2005
- Diploma from CoT Glasgow CBT Therapy / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ivaylo Petrov
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 0131 381 1946
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Ivaylo Petrov
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 1946
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Bulgarian ,
Portuguese
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Bulgarian ,
Portuguese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counselling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Schema Therapy
Ivaylo Petrov
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0131 381 1946