Jelena Ivelic Telisman
Counsellor
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About me
๐ฉโโ๏ธ I am Jelena Iveliฤ Teliลกman, a certified Gestalt psychotherapist with a strong background in personal and professional development. With years of experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and organizations, I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate emotional challenges, build resilience, and foster deeper self-awareness.
๐ My approach is deeply rooted in Gestalt therapy principles, emphasizing the importance of the present moment, self-exploration, and personal responsibility.
๐ Academic & Professional Background ๐ Postgraduate specialization in social work with a psychosocial approach โ equipping me with tools for deep emotional and social understanding ๐ง Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist โ blending a relational and experiential therapeutic process ๐ง Child & Adolescent Integrative Psychotherapist โ supporting the emotional needs of younger clients ๐ข Organizational Gestalt training โ enhancing workplace well-being, leadership, and group dynamics ๐ Degree in Theology โ offering a grounded perspective on meaning, spirituality, and human values
๐ฉโ๐ซ Beyond Private Practice I have also worked in higher education as a student counselor, career development advisor, and disability support coordinator. My academic and clinical work reflects a commitment to inclusion, respect, and supporting each personโs unique life path.
๐๏ธ I believe that healing and transformation happen in safe, compassionate, and authentic spaces, where each person is deeply seen and supported.
๐ฑ What I Specialize In: ๐ฐ Anxiety, stress, and burnout โ Helping clients develop emotional resilience and inner balance ๐ Relationship difficulties & life transitions โ Supporting clients through changes in love, family, and career โจ Spiritual crises & personal growth โ Assisting individuals in deep self-exploration and meaning-making ๐ง Adolescents & young adults โ Fostering healthy identity, emotional expression, and self-esteem ๐ฉน Trauma recovery โ Creating a safe environment for integration and healing ๐งญ Career coaching & professional clarity โ Empowering clients to navigate career transitions, leadership challenges, and purposeful decision-making
๐ If you'd like to explore working together, feel free to book a free consultation call. Iโd be honored to accompany you on your journey.
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About Me & My Therapeutic Approach ๐ฉโโ๏ธ I am a certified Gestalt psychotherapist, spiritual counselor, and psychosocial practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting adults, young people, couples, and families through various life transitions and emotional challenges.
๐ In my work, I combine Gestalt therapy, integrative psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and โ when appropriate โ spiritual reflection. My background in theology and psychotherapy enables me to hold space for both psychological healing and existential exploration. Clients often describe me as warm, grounding, and attuned.
๐ง How I Work My therapeutic style is relational, body-aware, and present-focused. In session, I pay attention to what is said โ and what is felt but unspoken. I help clients notice patterns, restore internal clarity, and access parts of themselves that may feel lost, fragmented, or disconnected.
Rather than โfixingโ problems, I aim to co-create a space where your inner truth can unfold at your pace. I support clients in:
โ Navigating anxiety, grief, burnout or inner criticism โ Understanding and transforming relational dynamics โ Healing trauma and emotional wounds (including childhood wounds) โ Exploring spiritual questions or existential transitions โ Building self-trust, emotional regulation and embodied presence
๐ If spirituality is important to you, we can include it in therapy as a resource. If itโs not, we stay with what is real and alive for you in the moment.
๐ฃ๏ธ What to Expect in Our First Sessions The first sessions are a gentle exploration of where you are now, and where you long to be. Together, we look at:
โ What brings you to therapy right now? ๐ฌ What are you struggling with โ emotionally, relationally, spiritually? ๐งท How are you currently coping? ๐ช What does support look and feel like for you? ๐ฑ What would change look like if it were possible?
These early conversations are not about rushing to fix things โ they are about creating a respectful and honest space where your experience can breathe. As your therapist, I will ask questions, offer reflections, and also give you space to simply be.
๐ My Professional Background ๐ I hold certifications from the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT) and have advanced training in Gestalt in Organizations.
๐ซ I also work in higher education as a counselor and disability support coordinator, which enriches my sensitivity to inclusion, difference, and systemic contexts.
๐ Sessions can be held in English or Croatian, and I work online, offering a grounded, focused space even across distance.
๐ค Letโs Connect If something in this approach resonates with you, I warmly invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation.
๐ This is a space to ask questions, get to know each other, and see if weโre a good therapeutic match.
๐ค๏ธ Therapy is a journey โ and you donโt have to walk it alone.
