Emina Osmanovic Basic
CBT Therapist, Psychological Counsellor and Coach
Available for new clients
I am a psychologist from Bosnia and Herzegovina, now living in Cologne. I provide an open, warm, accepting, and safe environment to work through painful and problematic areas of life.
I specialize in:
Usually responds within 8 hours
About me
I graduated in Psychology (Master's degree) and have trained in cognitive-behavioral orientation.
For many years I worked as a psychologist in various NGOs, providing support through individual and group counseling to people who have experienced some form of trauma or highly stressful situations. In the course of my work, I have devoted a lot of time to people who have survived some form of violence (domestic, sexual, war rape), which are highly traumatic experiences. Also, for a long time, I was focused on working with parents of children with disabilities, as well as with children with disabilities themselves.
Then I decided to start my own practice and dedicate myself to working with people who are dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, grief, difficulties in relationships, or difficulties in making decisions. I combine techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral, Schema, Acceptance and Commitment Theory, and mindfulness in my work.
I speak:
BosnianCroatianEnglishSerbian
Location:
Ehrenfeld, 50825 Cologne, Germany
Approach
As someone who has struggled with anxiety symptoms and gone through a therapeutic process, I know that working on yourself is a process that is not easy but it is worthwhile. It allows us to develop our full potential, reach self-actualization and live with a sense of fulfillment. This does not mean that we will no longer experience difficulties or stressful situations, but that we can be truly present in our lives, here and now. Working on yourself is a process that never stops. We always have something to discover about ourselves, to work on it. It is the richness and diversity of life.
In order to connect with the wounded and painful parts and work through some hard moments, I strive to provide the necessary safe environment filled with empathy, compassion, acceptance, and openness. I am compassionate and supportive to others in their development and growth. No human emotion, thought, or behavior is strange or unknown.
Through the process, we learn how to be aware of thoughts, emotions, and common behaviors in everyday situations and interactions. Together, we strive to gain insights into how those thoughts and emotions relate to the deeper beliefs, attitudes, and rules we learned long ago. Since everything we have learned can be unlearned, it leaves us room to work. Also, it is important to connect emotionally with painful parts of yourself. This allows the wounds to heal.
https://www.mindfulcounseling.online/
Experience
8 years in practice
2016 – 2020 Private practice in Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
2018 – 2019 School Psychologist, Primary School in Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014 – 2016 Psychologist in NGO that provides support to children and families of children with disabilities, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
2012 – 2014 Psychologist in NGO that provides support to survivors of different kinds of violence as well as war rape and other war atrocities, Zenica Bosnia and Herzegovina
Education
2021 – ongoing Schema Therapy, Schema Therapy Centar Belgrade, ISST (International Society of Schema Therapy) Approved Training Program
2011 - 2018 Cognitive – Behavioural Therapy, HUBIKOT & Domino, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jan 2017 Compassion Focused Therapy (Basic Training), Domino, Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Herzegovina
July 2016 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Basic Training), Domino, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2008 - 2010 Master's degree in Psychology, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2005 -2008 Bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cost
Individual Session
€70
Insurances
Private Pay
Usually responds within 8 hours
Next available: May 12