Vessela Ivkova
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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86 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9
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In my practice, I work with people who find it difficult to know and express what they want. I also work with clients who have experienced loss, trauma and displacement and therefore lack a sense of safety and belonging. I am experienced in working with people who find it challenging to regulate their emotions and fall into uncontrollable outbursts of confusion, anger, terror and worry. Finally, I specialise in working with individuals who struggle to form and sustain satisfying relationships and so suffer from feelings of worthlessness and emptiness.
I listen to people's concerns with a non-judgemental and creative ear. I aspire to provide safety and containment for my clients so that they can heal, explore and play. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, person-centred and attachment-based theories.
My professional background is in psychology, psychotherapy and counselling. Before starting my private practice, I worked in charitable organisations, in school/statutory context, and in mental health institutes across Europe and Southeast Asia. I offer appointments to adults and young people (11+).
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £65
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa
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Vessela Ivkova
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Vessela Ivkova
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Membership with The British Psychological Society Graduate Membership / 2020
- Degree/Diploma from The University of Edinburgh
- Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Diploma and Master's Degree, Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Emotional Disturbance
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment Disorders
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Eating Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Bulgarian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Bulgarian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
Location
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Vessela Ivkova
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP