Marika Karajanova

• Basic Consultant of Positive Psychotherapy, Society of Positive Psychotherapy in Bulgaria (SPPB) at the World Association of Positive Psychotherapy (WWAP), Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
• Professional qualification in Psychology and psychotherapy of crisis states, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Southwest University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Plovdiv “Paisii Hilendarski”, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

• Certified Trauma-Informed Coach, The Centre For Healing
• RBT 40-Hour Training, Autism Partnership Foundation

• Erasmus+ Internship, Instituto Agazzi, Arezzo, Italy – applying multisensory techniques when working with children and adults with disabilities
• Internship Program – School Psychologist, Hristo Danov Secondary School, Plovdiv, Bulgaria – cultuvating engaging support groups for students, promoting their social and emotional development
• Internship Program, Psycholab “Psychomedica”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria – collaboration with psychologist in private practice psychodiagnostic work
• Online Tutor (Clinical Psychology), Course – The Centre for Distance Learning – developing a comprehensive textbook and providing extensive support for students stydying remotely
• Wellness Coach and EAP Consultant at Destination Workplace, Sofia, Bulgaria – guided initiatives for team growth and fostering collaboration, delivering seminars on various mental health topics

Clinical Psychologist with over 6 years of international experience supporting mental health, team development, and organizational effectiveness in multicultural environments. I work with evidence-based psychological methods in both individual counseling and organizational settings, with a focus on employee well-being, leadership development, and team performance.

My professional experience combines individual psychological counseling, group facilitation, and corporate training, with a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, self-regulation, effective communication, and psychological safety as foundations for personal and professional growth.

My work is grounded in the principles of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy, enabling me to effectively support individual clients, multicultural teams, and organizations.

I am the creator of the “Spectrum of Emotions” card deck, an emotional literacy tool used by therapists, coaches, HR professionals, and facilitators to enhance emotional awareness, communication, and self-regulation.

I apply a human-centered, structured, and results-oriented approach, supporting individuals and organizations in building psychological resilience, inner clarity, and healthy, engaged, and sustainable teams.