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Ms Sofiya Firkova

Verified Psychotherapy Online

Ms Sofiya Firkova

2 years of experience 5.0 (2 verified reviews)

11,386+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Sofiya Firkova at a glance

Ms Sofiya Firkova is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in Online, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. They have 3+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Online, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

WhatsApp/Phone Number: +353867256743
Email: sofiafirkova@gmail.com
Sofiya Firkova is a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a strong academic background and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through life’s emotional and psychological challenges. She holds a BA in Humanities, specialising in Human Development and English from Dublin City University, a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy from University College Dublin, and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from ICHAS College.
Sofiya is passionate about helping individuals develop greater self-understanding, make sense of their lived experiences, and navigate complex emotions. What began as a personal interest in human development has evolved into a professional dedication to supporting clients in exploring their inner world with curiosity and compassion.
At the core of Sofiya’s work is the therapeutic relationship. She places great importance on building a strong and trusting alliance grounded in empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. She strives to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. Within this environment, clients are encouraged to explore new perspectives, foster self-awareness, and move toward healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Sofiya is committed to providing the highest standard of care and continues to develop professionally through ongoing learning, reflection, and clinical growth.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Ms Sofiya Firkova

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Online (IE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychotherapy
    NUI Galway, Online (IE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-410179 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-ABBD8511 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,679
Annual physical exam 99395 1,705
Vaccination administration 90471 481
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,694

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sofiya Firkova
HEADSHOT
Sofiya Firkova in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sofiya Firkova with the team
WITH TEAM
Sofiya Firkova at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet Sofiya Firkova

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Sofiya Firkova, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5797/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36167461 · cited by 7
  2. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sofiya Firkova, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4722/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38353090 · cited by 77

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychotherapy European Annual Congress (Psychotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychotherapy National Society Meeting · Online · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychotherapy — Online · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sofiya.firkova@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

2 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
2 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Ms Sofiya Firkova's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Sofiya Firkova treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Online matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Online carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Sofiya Firkova specialise in?

    Sofiya Firkova specialises in Psychotherapy in Online, IE. 3 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sofiya Firkova treat?

    Sofiya Firkova treats conditions within Psychotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sofiya Firkova practise?

    Sofiya Firkova practises in Online, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Sofiya Firkova speak?

    Sofiya Firkova speaks English.

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    Sofiya Firkova has a verified rating of 5/5 from 2 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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