By nature, I have a high level of openness toward different cultural backgrounds, not only through the languages I’ve learned (Bulgarian, Russian, German, and English) but also through my personal experience growing up in Bulgaria, studying in the UK, and living in Canada for the last 30 years. I grew up in a family of healers whose intuitive thinking was highly developed. My love of self-improvement and interest in the human condition were evident early on. I was intrigued by what happiness was and how our emotions affected us.

My background as a professional in the business world, having studied computer science and human-computer interaction, gave me the ability to bridge the cognitive with the intuitive. I held positions in high-profile companies where my work focused on ease of use, learnability, and simplicity of design. My desire to lead teams, achieve goals, and find solutions made me an effective project manager.

While my thinking mind was preoccupied, my soul was craving a return to my early passion for understanding human psychology. I completed a six-year psychotherapy training in Toronto and gained invaluable experience spending hundreds of hours helping clients. As an immigrant, a woman, and a working mother, I have encountered both delights and challenges that have enriched my life and expanded my soul.