Hello

My name is Bilyana, I am here and I exist.

With these words began the second half of my life. I'd spent the first half running away from my emotions, at a distance from myself and the pain I felt. Not only did I not outrun my loneliness, I ended up more isolated than ever - not even I would keep myself company.

Psychotherapy has changed my life, slowly and profoundly. It has taught me what an authentic adult relationship can be. With the attention and support of my therapist, I'm exploring the story I tell to myself about the world and my experience of it, this time in a constructive way. I come face to face with my power and my limitations, and I am learning to remain in contact with myself, however overwhelming my emotions feel. I am still in therapy to this day and I keep working on myself, so I can build strong relationships and a meaningful life.

I spend my days doing the many things that make my life feel worthwhile. I am a mom, a wife, I write, I educate and support, I create and I learn.

I am a trained integrative psychotherapist. In my work I combine different approaches and methods so that I can best meet the person in front of me. I am curious, patient and kind and I am deeply grateful to be invited into people's lives. My practice is based in Bucharest, Romania, as well as online.

About this blog

Writing is an extension of my psychotherapy practice. I read extensively and, as I learn, I want to pass my understanding forward as a lived experience, as ideas that lead to insights and change. I hope my words serve you well and inspire you to keep finding your way towards your own best self.