Jelena Ivelic Telisman
(she/her)
Gestalt Psychotherapist
Available for new clients
I specialize in:
At a glance
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About me
I am Jelena Ivelić Telišman, 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. My approach is deeply rooted in Gestalt therapy principles, emphasizing the importance of the present moment, self-exploration, and personal responsibility.
My academic journey includes:
+ A postgraduate specialization in social work with a psychosocial approach – equipping me with tools for deep emotional and social understanding.
+ Certification in Gestalt psychotherapy – blending a relational and experiential therapeutic process.
+ Child & Adolescent Integrative Psychotherapist
+ Specialized training in organizational Gestalt – supporting workplace well-being, leadership, and professional growth.
+ A degree in theology – providing a unique perspective on personal meaning and existential questions.
Beyond private practice, I have worked in academia, providing student counseling, career development programs, and disability support services. My work is driven by the belief that healing and transformation happen in a safe, compassionate, and authentic therapeutic space, where each client is met with respect and understanding.
What I am Specialize In:
+ Anxiety, stress, and burnout – Helping clients develop emotional resilience and inner balance.
+ Relationship difficulties and major life transitions – Providing guidance through challenges in personal and professional relationships.
+ Spiritual crises and personal growth – Assisting individuals in deep self-exploration and existential meaning-making.
+ Adolescents and young adults – Supporting self-esteem, identity formation, and emotional well-being.
+ Trauma recovery – Creating a safe environment
My academic journey includes:
+ A postgraduate specialization in social work with a psychosocial approach – equipping me with tools for deep emotional and social understanding.
+ Certification in Gestalt psychotherapy – blending a relational and experiential therapeutic process.
+ Child & Adolescent Integrative Psychotherapist
+ Specialized training in organizational Gestalt – supporting workplace well-being, leadership, and professional growth.
+ A degree in theology – providing a unique perspective on personal meaning and existential questions.
Beyond private practice, I have worked in academia, providing student counseling, career development programs, and disability support services. My work is driven by the belief that healing and transformation happen in a safe, compassionate, and authentic therapeutic space, where each client is met with respect and understanding.
What I am Specialize In:
+ Anxiety, stress, and burnout – Helping clients develop emotional resilience and inner balance.
+ Relationship difficulties and major life transitions – Providing guidance through challenges in personal and professional relationships.
+ Spiritual crises and personal growth – Assisting individuals in deep self-exploration and existential meaning-making.
+ Adolescents and young adults – Supporting self-esteem, identity formation, and emotional well-being.
+ Trauma recovery – Creating a safe environment
I speak:
EnglishCroatianBosnian
Location:
Rijeka, Croatia
Approach
Treatment Approaches
Gestalt therapyRecommended for those who want to focus on the present and take responsibility for their feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
Holistic approachRecommended for those who want to address their mental health through a balanced focus on mind, body, and spirit.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
As a Gestalt therapist, I take a holistic and integrative approach, helping you reconnect with yourself and understand your emotions in the present moment. My sessions combine:
+ Gestalt therapy techniques – to enhance self-awareness and emotional processing
+ Spirituality practices – to help manage stress and build resilience
+ Creative and experiential methods – to explore deeper issues in a non-judgmental way
Each session is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a personalized and meaningful therapeutic experience.
+ Gestalt therapy techniques – to enhance self-awareness and emotional processing
+ Spirituality practices – to help manage stress and build resilience
+ Creative and experiential methods – to explore deeper issues in a non-judgmental way
Each session is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a personalized and meaningful therapeutic experience.
Cost
Free 15 minute introductory callSliding scale starting at €75
Individual Session
€80 (50 minutes)
Couples Session
€100 (50 minutes)
Family Session
€100 (50 minutes)
Group Session
€60 (50 minutes)
Adolescent
€80 (50 minutes)
Insurances
Private PayReimbursementPrivate InsurancePublic Insurance
At a glance
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