Branka Mlinar
Clinical Psychologist & Gestalt Psychotherapist
I try to tailor my method to each client, but I tend to focus on mentalization, mindfulness and self-acceptance, shifting between an analytical and experiental approach while also focusing on the somatic processes.
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About me
I trained as a psychologist at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy, and as a Gestalt therapist at the Belgrade Gestalt Institute. My work is integrative, drawing primarily from Gestalt therapy while incorporating insights from somatic approaches and psychoanalytic thinking. I enjoy continuing my education through reading, trainings, and supervision across these modalities.
Before focusing exclusively on psychotherapy, I worked in humanitarian settings, providing psychological first aid as part of crisis intervention teams supporting displaced populations. I also completed a one-year internship at the Neurology Clinic, which provided a valuable experience working with people facing complex neurological and psychological challenges. Along the way, I've also worked in education and organizational development.
I have lived and worked in several countries, and these experiences sparked my interest in themes of belonging, identity, cultural adaptation, and life transitions. These topics became the focus of my final Gestalt therapy thesis, exploring the lived experience of expatriate life through a phenomenological lens.
I am based in Barcelona, Spain, and currently offer only online psychotherapy.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
My approach to therapy is tailored to each client's unique needs, experiences, and goals. Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck in some area of their lives, often accompanied by feelings of shame, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Our work begins by exploring where you feel stuck and identifying where you would like to be if therapy were successful. Together, we develop a deeper understanding of the patterns that may be keeping you from living the life you want, while working toward meaningful and lasting change. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective therapy. Through a safe, collaborative, and supportive relationship, clients gradually develop the ability to become compassionate and honest with themselves. A central focus of my work is helping clients strengthen self-awareness, regulate emotions, cultivate mindfulness, and relate to themselves with greater curiosity and compassion rather than self-criticism. As self-acceptance grows, shame begins to lose its grip, creating space for greater resilience, authenticity, and personal growth. My goal is to help clients build the insight and skills they need not only to navigate current challenges, but to continue supporting themselves long after therapy has ended.
Experience
2017 - current - Gestalt therapist in private practice 2021-2023- Willingness Malta, psychotherapist and content writer 2020 - 2022 Online counselor in crisis intervention, psychological support; Serbian Psychotherapy Society 2019 - 2021 - English teacher onboarding and management 2017 - 2019 - Psychologist and Educator; Refugees Foundation Serbia 2017 - 2018 - Neuropsychology intern; Clinical Center of Serbia 2016 - 2017 - Psychologist; Psycho-social Innovations Network 2015 -2016 - Psychologist; KlikAktiv, Asylum Info Center
Education
2025 - "Trauma - the road to recovery" training course 2024 - Poster presentation at EABCT 2024 2024 - "Body in psychotherapy" training course 2024 - M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade 2020 - Gestalt Therapy Certificate, Gestalt Studio Belgrade, EAGT European Accredited Psychotherapy Training Institute 2017 - B.A. in Psychology, University of Belgrade
Services
Individual Session
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