I have over 20 years of clinical experience in the field of psychotherapy and psychology. As a licensed psychologist and gestalt therapist, I worked in different settings including psychiatric hospitals, a community-based mental health organization, prison\/forensic setting, educational institutions, and counseling centers.<\/p>\n
I have a natural passion for helping people get over their difficulties and, thus, live a happier and more fulfilling life. I use a holistic approach to mental health to help clients of different ages and cultural backgrounds overcome a wide array of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, complex trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, and loss and bereavement.<\/p>\n
I also have a vast experience in conducting psychological evaluations (including psychoeducational assessments) to diagnose and treat conditions such as ADHD, learning difficulties, and mood and personality disorders. Before my career as a psychologist, I earned a Ph.D. in Biomedicine and Health Sciences; a Master Practitioner Diploma in Eating Disorders & Obesity from National Centre For Eating Disorders (NCFED), UK, and a Certificate in Hypnotherapy from the College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, London, UK.<\/p>\n
Having completed my training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with EMDR Extra, London, UK, I currently seek to become an Accredited EMDR Practitioner. I usually take an integrative approach to therapy, involving integrative gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), flash technique, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Education and Training<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Ph.D., Biomedicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia, EU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Master\u2019s Degree in Psychology (Integrated Bac (Hons) and MA), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka, Croatia, EU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Integrative Gestalt Psychotherapy, Institute f\u00fcr Integrative Gestalttherapie – IGW, W\u00fcrzburg, Germany<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Specialty Interests<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Psychological trauma<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) evaluation and treatment<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Anxiety disorders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Mood disorders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Eating disorders and obesity<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Psychological resilience, purpose, and meaning<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Psychological evaluations, and psychoeducational assessments (for diagnosis of attention and learning disorders, such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Training and Supervision in Psychology and Psychotherapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Certifications<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Licensed Psychologist in Croatia, EU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Certificate in Integrative Gestalt Psychotherapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Master Practitioner for Eating Disorders and Obesity<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Flash Technique Practitioner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf EMDR Therapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Certificate in Evidence-Based Hypnosis<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Cognitive-behavioral Therapy Practicum<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Preparatory training in Group Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Professional Memberships<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf British Psychological Society<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf National Centre for Eating Disorders UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf EMDR Association UK & Ireland<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Croatian Psychological Society<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Croatian Psychological Chamber<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Croatian Society for Traumatic Stress<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Croatian Association of Gestalt and Integrative Psychotherapists<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Association of Psychotherapy Societies of Croatia<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fshncounseling.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jelena-768x768-1.png\")
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