SONYA HRISTOVA
Psychologist & Life Coach
I work with people seeking deep inner transformation - those who want to understand their true values, clarify their personal goals, and live more authentically. Through Compassionate Inquiry and psychological support, I help you look beneath the surface of daily life and discover what truly matters to you.
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."
- Carl Jung
My Motivation
For a long time, I believed I had to help others become "better". Now I understand that the real work is helping people become more honest with themselves. My motivation lies in those moments of true connection - when someone finally allows themselves to simply be human, with all their imperfections and beauty.
About me
I am a Psychologist and an international Personal Development Coach, working online and based in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
My passion is people - the way we behave in different situations, the way we handle emotions, the way we communicate and express who we are; the amazing variety of personalities, strengths, dreams and goals. I see the beauty in every individual and I used to believe we can and we should be our best selves, now and in every moment to come.
I said "used to believe" not because I don't anymore. It is bigger than that, it is more complicated and at the same time simpler than that. Yes, we can and sometimes we should be the best version of ourselves, but also sometimes we can't and we definitely shouldn't. Because it is okay to sometimes be weak, it is okay to complain and do nothing, it is okay to ask for help, it is okay to not be perfect, it is okay to just be you. This is what I have been working on in the last three years and I believe this last one year going through Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry program has finally shown me - It is okay to simply be human!
My Journey
Having a younger brother and five younger cousins, growing up I was the reasonable one, the one to observe and foresee, the one to come up with educational but at the same time entertaining games. What followed was 15 years of experience working with people - starting as a waitress when I was 17, being an executive manager in a cocktail bar at 21, a journalist, a private tutor, customer service coach - I was always surrounded by people and managed to sharpen my natural instincts when it comes to human behavior.
I started my coaching practice in 2016. Then life taught me some of its hardest lessons - losing two pregnancies, losing my mother when I was six months pregnant with my first daughter, completing my Master's in Psychology while caring for a newborn, having another pregnancy interrupted before welcoming my second daughter, and saying goodbye to my father in 2024.
Why am I sharing this? To show you that I know! I have been there, I still am. And there are ways, help is possible and needed, and you deserve it!
My Services
Individual Sessions
I offer personalized individual sessions tailored to each meeting in accordance with your specific needs, challenges, and goals. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, anxiety, or seeking personal growth, together we will uncover patterns, build awareness, and create meaningful change. Sessions typically last 60-70 minutes.
Online Format
Sessions can be conducted online, which allows you to work with me from anywhere in the world. This format provides the comfort and security of your own space while maintaining the depth and effectiveness of our work.
What I Can Help With:
- Stress and Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Loneliness and Emptiness
- Anger Issues
- Personal Growth
- Negative Thought Patterns
- Intrusive Thoughts
Competencies:
- Psychological trauma and Compassionate Inquiry by Dr. Gabor Maté
- Communication Enhancement
- Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Personality Types and Best Practices
- Conflict Management and Mediation
- Leadership Excellence