“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”
Bessel A. van der Kolk
Who are we?
Our team consists of Boryana Nikolova-Momerin, Milena Nenova, and Natalia Nikolova. We are a team of psychotherapists trained in various therapeutic modalities and come together in the field of integrating systemic approaches with contemporary body-oriented therapeutic methods such as Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), and others.
What do we do?
By organizing and conducting professional training in Bulgaria in methods like SE™, NARM, and similar approaches, as well as various advanced seminars and programs, we aim to create a community of professionals who support people’s resilience, encourage personal development, and foster healthy relationships.
BISE offers educational programs and seminars focused on trauma stress prevention and trauma treatment. In this way, we support the stability and prosperity of individuals, families, and communities.
Our programs range from three-year training courses that prepare professionals from various fields to work with post-traumatic stress, to short introductory courses and weekend seminars.
The specialized classes and short seminars are available to all those who have completed the introductory course and offer advanced training on different topics. The educational programs are based on simple and applicable principles with proven effectiveness in working with traumatic stress.
We strive to create a safe learning environment together, where the individuality of the participants is valued, and where interest in others and live communication is encouraged.
Welcome!
About us
Boryana Momerin
In 2013, Boryana discovered the Somatic Experiencing® method, which marked a new direction in her professional development. Convincing herself of the effectiveness of these gentle and delicate methods for healing trauma, Boryana became a specialist in SE™, NARM, and NATouch. She works with adolescents and adults in personal therapy and leads therapeutic transformation groups called “Healing in Connection.” Since 2017, in her private practice, she guides and supports her clients in their efforts to transform their trauma into a source of inner resilience and an impulse to rediscover the joy of life and connect with others.
Boryana is the initiator and co-founder of the Bulgarian Institute for Somatic Education, with the goal of promoting SE™ and NARM methods to more people who need them and offering training for professionals who can help them here in Bulgaria.
Milena Nenкоvа
Milena is a systemic family therapist, a Master’s Degree holder in Psychology with a Specialization in Management Psychology and Social Gender Studies. She is a regular member of the Bulgarian Association of Family Therapists and a certified mediator.
Since 2007, she has been leading youth and women’s programs at the “SUSTNOST” Foundation, as well as support groups for parents of teenagers and educational and therapeutic groups for couples.
Since 2015, she has worked as a freelance psychotherapist with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Milena was introduced to the Somatic Experiencing® method in 2019 through the books of Dr. Peter Levine. Two years later, she experienced its power in her personal life journey, and this gave a new direction to her development as a person and psychotherapist.
Natalia Nikolova
Natalia holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology with Specializations in Clinical Psychology and Developmental Psychology, Education, and Culture. She is a certified family therapist and psychodrama therapist, a regular member of the Bulgarian Association of Family Therapists. She is also a certified career consultant and one of the main trainers of the GCDF program in Bulgaria.
She has accumulated 15 years of experience in leading psychotherapy groups and business training.
Natalia works in the fields of individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy. She has been part of the “Sustnost” Foundation team since its establishment and is one of the main leaders of the youth and women’s programs. She is the author and leader of the program “The Alphabet of Relationships” and the psychological training for teenagers “Teenstein.”
Upcoming Events
Introductory Course in Somatic Experiencing® (SE™)
March 19 - 20 July, 2025
Sofia
Professional Training in Somatic Experiencing® (SE™)
2026 -2028 г.
Sofia
Next dates for Introductory Course in Somatic Experiencing® (SE™)
11-12 october, Sofia