Work with me

Individual work

Individual session is a way in which we have complete freedom to explore personal stories and painful situations from the past that limit us today. The pace of the work is dictated by the client’s process, and the client chooses the topic they want to look into and the depth they want to let themselves go into.

The process is not easy, nor is it quick. It can be frustrating, painful, and it can feel like we are going in circles. But we can grow from it in a way we never have before, and allow new parts of us to come to life. We learn new skills, and that takes time – just as it took us time to learn to read and write. It also brings the healthiest part of us into the process. Something that can provide healing to old hurts in a way that was previously inaccessible. I welcome that part of each client that wants better for themselves, that wants a sense of peace and resolution. It is brave to embark on this path, and I am here to support you in looking at all the parts that are entangled with trauma, emotional hurts, bad self-images and feelings that are difficult to accept.

My education is in body psychotherapy, which means that in our work we occasionally use movement through space and physical touch as tools. Also, that we pay attention to breathing and physical sensations, such as “lump in the throat” or “I breathe easier and calmer”.

However, I believe that the most important thing is the relationship that we create together, and that we create a safe atmosphere, in which we can unravel old and difficult feelings. And at the same time find compassion for ourselves and allow it to become our strength, and that this time we can accept old pain in a different way.

 

RULES

Appointments are arranged in advance, and it is recommended to arrange several appointments in advance in order to ensure enough for the chosen rhythm.

The client can cancel the appointment free of charge up to 24 hours before the agreed appointment, without explanation, and the counsellor too, with a possible agreement on a new appointment.

If the client cancels the appointment within 24 hours of the appointment, the appointment is paid as if it had been held. If the counsellor cancels the appointment within 24 hours of the appointment, the next appointment is free of charge.

The appointment lasts 60 minutes and starts at the agreed time, so there is no “being late” – but there is less time left for therapy.

When working in person, we respect all the rules of the space in which the therapies take place, and most often they relate to talking loudly in the hallway before entering our own room. When working online, the most important thing is that you have your own privacy and that no one disturbs you.

Also, a good internet connection is crucial for the ability to communicate. It is recommended to connect a few minutes early to establish a connection and eliminate potential technical difficulties. Also, to focus on working together and shift attention to yourself and to “inside”.

 

Online work

Sometimes the pace of life and physical distance do not allow for individual work in person. Fortunately, online work exists for that.

The disadvantages of online work are that sometimes we lose physical interventions such as touch, however, there are ways to adapt to them.

And the advantages of online work are greater flexibility in making appointments, availability, and sometimes the feeling of distance through the screen can give a feeling of greater privacy and security.

What is most important in this type of work, which is the relationship between client and therapist, is actually unchanged – and that is precisely why online work is possible. As strange as it may seem at first, once the meeting starts, we can open up in the relationship in the identical way as if we were physically in the same room. Because there is intention on both sides and full attention and support from mine. And when that exists, technicalities fall into the background.

For example, can you remember your favorite kindergarten teacher, your coach, or that good janitor from elementary school who always waved when “someone is coming, get out of the hallway”? Do you remember that feeling, as if your day would improve, if you just met them or saw them from afar? It is enough for us to know that there is someone who supports us and that they are virtually there with us, for us to feel the positive impact of that relationship. Just like we knew when a janitor waved to us from afar, without physically patting us on the shoulder, that they had our back.

And most importantly, when there is no other option, working online is much better than not working at all.

Group work

I occasionally plan to hold workshops on various topics.

Group work is different in the sense that there is a shared intention within the group, and the group is guided by a specific theme. From each such session, we take something for ourselves, but we do not open our personal stories in the same way as in individual sessions.

Workshops will be held in small groups, with verbal consent from each participant to respect the confidentiality of the information shared within the group.

However, keep in mind that sharing is based on trust, and since we cannot control the behavior of others, it may be best not to share highly confidential details. If you feel uncertain in this regard, the good news is that I can help you communicate uncomfortable feelings without sharing specific details.

Once we move past the initial discomfort of exposure to a group, this form of work can bring great benefits, as the group functions as an entire organism—greater than the facilitator and each individual participant.

FAQ

What does “Acia” mean?

Acia is the Latin word for thread or string. I liked the symbolism of untangling threads because that is exactly what we do here – we untangle situations that feel knotted and stuck.

How often do I need sessions?

It is recommended to choose a rhythm that is not burdensome, neither in terms of time, nor emotionally, nor financially. It is optimal to have meetings every to every third week, and not less than once a month. It is generally more beneficial to schedule appointments every 10 days or two weeks, than to condense them week after week several times, then have a break of a few months. In any case, we adjust the rhythm to individual needs and capabilities.

What if I don’t like working together or if we’re not a good fit?

Nothing! That happens, and that’s perfectly fine. If you don’t like me or my style of working, it doesn’t mean that “psychotherapy doesn’t work” – it’s just that our combination is not good. There are other approaches and other psychotherapists who might be a better match! Similar to going to any other professional – there is no other way but to keep looking until we find someone who suits us.

Where do the meetings take place?

Live meetings can be arranged in Zagreb, and for the exact location, feel free to send an inquiry.