NLP Coaching – New Ways to Respond to Stress and Inner Blocks
Sometimes we know exactly what we want, and we still find ourselves stuck in the same reactions, the same doubts and the same inner pressure. NLP coaching helps you understand these patterns and find new, more helpful ways of thinking and responding. Sessions take place online in English or German, or in person at my practice in Ravda, Bulgaria.
What Is NLP?
NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Behind the technical-sounding name is a practical idea: the way we think, the words we use and the way we react are closely connected, and they can be changed.
NLP offers tools for noticing how you experience a situation: which inner pictures, voices and feelings come up, and how you can influence them. In coaching, the focus is not on theory but on what you can actually use in your everyday life.
When NLP Coaching Can Help
People often come to NLP coaching when they want to:
- feel less overwhelmed by stress and regain a sense of control
- quieten a harsh inner critic
- question beliefs such as “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t do that”
- make an important decision with more clarity
- stay calmer before exams, presentations or difficult conversations
- communicate more clearly at work or in relationships
- find their footing after a move abroad or another life change
How I Work
We start with your concern and your goal: What would you like to be different? From there, we work step by step, in a structured and resource-oriented way. Depending on your topic, I use NLP methods such as:
Reframing: looking at a situation from a new angle so that new options become visible.
Anchoring: linking a calm, confident state to a simple signal you can use when you need it.
Goal work: turning a vague wish into a clear, motivating and realistic goal.
Changing perspective: stepping into other viewpoints to understand a conflict better.
You stay in charge throughout. I don’t tell you what to do. I help you find the solutions that suit you and your life.
NLP and Wingwave Coaching
Wingwave coaching builds on NLP and combines it with short phases of rapid, rhythmic eye movements and a simple muscle test. In my practice, I often combine the two: NLP to clarify goals and develop new strategies, and Wingwave to work on stressful emotional reactions. In the free first consultation, we decide together which approach suits your concern.
What NLP Coaching Is Not
NLP coaching is not psychotherapy, and it does not replace medical or psychotherapeutic treatment. It is meant for people who are in good mental and physical health overall and want to grow or handle stress and challenges better. If you are currently struggling with a mental health condition, please contact a doctor or psychotherapist.
Not sure whether coaching or counselling is the better fit? My page on psychological counselling may help, or you can simply ask me in the free first consultation.
About Me
I’m Abi Dean, a psychological counsellor, Wingwave coach and NLP coach. I completed my NLP Practitioner training in 2009 and my NLP Master in 2010, both examined according to the standards of the DVNLP (German Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming). In 2010, I also qualified as an NLP Coach. In addition, I hold a Master of Science in Social Sciences with a focus on social psychology. I have been supporting people through difficult life situations since 2008, first in grief support and crisis intervention, and today in my practice in Ravda and online.
Sessions and Fees
Sessions take place online via video call or in person at my practice in Ravda, Bulgaria, in English or German.
Duration: 60 minutes
Fee: €95 per sessionHow many sessions you need depends on your topic, and we agree on this together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on your concern. Some people come for one or two sessions about a specific situation. Others prefer to work together over several weeks. We decide together, and you can stop at any time.
Does NLP coaching work online?
Yes. Most NLP methods are based on conversation, imagination and reflection, so they work well in a video session. All you need is a quiet place and a stable internet connection.
Is NLP scientifically proven?
To be honest, NLP as a whole has not been well confirmed by scientific research, and some claims made about it go too far. I use NLP as a practical coaching tool, not as a treatment method. What matters in coaching is whether the tools help you personally, and we look at that together, session by session.
Do I have to share very personal details?
You decide what you share. Everything you tell me is treated confidentially.
Which languages do you offer?
English and German. If Bulgarian is your main language, you are welcome to bring a trusted person to interpret.
Ready to Take the First Step?
In a free first consultation, we get to know each other, talk about your concern and find out whether NLP coaching is the right approach for you. There is no obligation.