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A Work of Heart, Sofia (2026)

13/10/2025

I’m bringing this page back to life by challenging myself to write one thought per day, and lately I’ve been having a lot, so I might as well get them out somewhere. Sometimes they’ll be messy, sometimes I might feel ridiculous after posting them and sometimes they might get you thinking. But it’s all about the process (not the shiny final result) and I think it’s about time we all start trusting it and ourselves more. This first one was inspired by a conversation with my dear friend-colleague 💛⬇️

Supporting someone doesn’t always mean making their path easier. Sometimes it’s about holding up a mirror and helping them see the parts of themselves they’ve forgotten or hidden. It’s not that we need to clear the way for them, but seeing that they already have the strength to get through it, and reminding them of it.

When we try to help by doing the heavy lifting for someone, we can unintentionally reinforce the story that they aren’t capable. I think we are conditioned to thinking that that’s what care looks like, and what ends up happening is we carry what isn’t ours. But real support is trusting in their ability, even when they can’t connect with that trust themselves. And when we do that…when we believe in their power - it gives them a chance to reconnect with it too.

If we try to make things easier for them, we risk taking away their agency. We might feel like we’re helping, but we’re really confirming the belief that they can’t handle it. True, sustainable support isn’t about clearing the path. It’s about walking alongside them, holding their hand if needed, and watching as they uncover strength they forgot they had.

And to end with this beautiful quote that I think fits right in 🥰

”To love someone is to learn the song of their heart and sing it to them when they’ve forgotten” - Arne Gorbourg

15/02/2025

Hi! I’m Petya.

I’ve always been curious—about people, what shapes us, and how we find meaning and connection. Growing up in Canada gave me a deep appreciation for different perspectives, and moving to Bulgaria to reconnect with my roots, was a journey that challenged and shaped me in ways I never expected.

Like many, I spent years searching—for belonging, for understanding, for a sense of wholeness beneath all the noise. My biggest shift came when I realized freedom isn’t about controlling everything—it’s about taking responsibility for myself and trusting that others have the same responsibility. When I stopped trying to shape things a certain way, I started to see life as it truly is. And in that space, I finally met myself.

That’s what Gestalt therapy is to me. It’s not about fixing, forcing, or waiting for the perfect answer—it’s about creating space for your wholeness to reveal itself. So many of us have never had the chance to meet all the parts of ourselves, and when we do, it’s one of the most freeing experiences.

How I Work:
As I train as a Gestalt psychotherapist, I’ll use this space to share insights, new experiences, and knowledge I gain along the way. My goal is to be transparent and authentic so you can get a real sense of who I am and whether my style resonates with you.

If you’re navigating depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, this space is for you. I believe therapy is about self-discovery, not self-correction—because healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken but reconnecting with what’s already within you.

✨ My approach? Non-judgmental, creative, and rooted in awareness.
🌀 My style? Soft-spoken yet direct, compassionate yet challenging—always mind-shifting and exploratory.
🎨 My belief? Healing is a creative, playful, and experimental process that unfolds through connection, embodiment, and curiosity. Perfection is the enemy of flow.
🌿 What guides me? Working with the body, embracing nature, and finding wisdom in the present moment.
💛 My favorite quote?
"Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer." – Rainer Maria Rilke

Healing isn’t just about addressing what feels broken. It’s about reconnecting, creating, and moving toward a life that feels alive and full of possibility. Through awareness of our patterns and behaviors, we can see how we get stuck in cycles of control or isolation—and how much freedom and joy come from letting go.

So, let’s move. Let’s grow. Let’s live the questions together.

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕

Today, let’s talk about self-love. It’s easy to focus on the love we give to others, but true connection begins with how we love ourselves. 💖 When we take the time to meet our own needs, to be gentle and understanding with ourselves, and to honor how we feel, we create a space where love can grow, both within and beyond us.

Self-love isn’t about perfection, it’s about acceptance. It’s about recognizing that you are worthy of the care, attention, and compassion you so often offer to others. When you prioritize your own well-being, you build a foundation that allows your love to radiate out, enriching your relationships and interactions with the world.

Learning to love yourself is truly a work of heart. This Valentine’s Day, give yourself the gift of space to listen, reflect, and nurture your inner needs. 🌱 The love you cultivate will naturally flow outwards, allowing you to share a deeper, more authentic connection with others.

Take care of you, so you can show up fully for the people you care about. ✨

13/02/2025

In Gestalt therapy we work with the whole you. Healing happens when we bring awareness to the mind, the body, and soul and see how they shape one another. What do I mean by each of these parts?

🧠 The Mind - our beliefs, stories, and thought patterns. It tries to make sense of the world but sometimes gets stuck in over-thinking, self-doubt or fears.

💛 The Soul - our deep intuition, creativity and sense of purpose and meaning. It speaks in symbols, dreams and emotions, but we often ignore it in favour of logic.

🌳 The Body - the place where everything is stored. Emotions, past experiences, and unconscious patterns show up here first - through tension, sensations, breath and posture.

Why does integration matter?
We often get stuck trying to “think” our way out of struggles, while ignoring what our body is holding. Or we get lost in emotions without understanding the deeper meaning behind them. Real healing happens when we connect the dots - when we listen to the wisdom of our body, quiet the mind’s noise and give space for the soul’s voice.

How does Gestalt therapy help?
🌀Awareness - noticing how our thoughts, emotions, and body sensations interact
🌀Expression - giving space for feelings and physical experiences to be processed
🌀Integration - bringing all parts of ourselves into alignment

When we work with the mind, body, and soul together, we stop seeing them as separate pieces - we see them as parts of a whole, all communicating, guiding and supporting us.

💬 What part of you do you feel most connected to? Your mind, body, or soul?

29/01/2025

What is Gestalt Therapy and what makes it “A Work of Heart”?

Gestalt therapy, and inner work as a whole, is much like creating a work of art with the heart — a deeply personal process of healing, self-discovery, and growth.

🖌️ Exploration as Art
In the same way that an artist explores their chosen form of canvas, Gestalt therapy invites you to explore yourself, here and now. It’s about getting curious about the parts of you that have been hidden, ignored or overshadowed by old patterns, doubts or fears. You learn to experience yourself and your emotions fully, without judgment or assumptions, much like an artist experiencing their creation as it unfolds.

💛 Embracing Wholeness
Like a masterpiece, you are a whole being made up of mind, body, and emotions working together. The process isn’t about fixing or labelling, it’s about understanding and honoring every part of your experience as it is.

🎨 A Creative and Personal Journey
The process is as unique as a work of art. There’s no pre-drawn map or formula – it’s about crafting your own path forward through experimentation and discovery.

🌱 Finding Beauty in Messiness
Healing, much like art, is rarely tidy or linear. Gestalt embraces life’s messiness and teaches us that there’s always something valuable to discover, even in the discomfort. It’s through sitting with the challenges and uncertainties that you uncover their hidden gifts.

✨ The Resources Are Within You
Just like an artist’s inspiration comes from within, the tools for healing and growth are already within you. Gestalt therapy helps you reconnect with them and find their potential.

🛠️ Learning to Use the Tools
Creating a life that feels like a true “work of heart” takes practice, experimentation and guidance. Just like an artist finding their style, gestalt therapy helps you learn to refine the tools to craft a life that reflects your true being.

🌟 Living a Work of Heart
Living life, like creating art, is a constant work in progress. You might have a vision or goal, but often, it takes its own shape. Each creation reflects a period of your life and leads you closer to living a life that feels fully “you.”

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