Jelena mainly works from a holistic, phenomenological and humanistic framework of Gestalt Psychotherapy where the importance of relationships in clients’ life is explored together with integration of mental and physical health. She also implement components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches with clients. She is passionate about supporting clients to live the best of themselves and reach their maximum potential through overcoming life difficulties and expending their awareness about their life purpose.
Jelena brings comprehensive education and knowledge in psychology and psychotherapy. She completed her PhD in clinical psychology overseas and she was trained in experiential, humanistic and phenomenological Gestalt psychotherapy approach Malta, Italy, Germany and Serbia. She also completed Master of Clinical Psychology in Australia. Jelena worked as an academic in Europe and Australia including being a Discipline Lead and Senior Lecturer in Psychotherapy and Counselling (ACAP) and a Lecturer in Psychology (Charles Darwin University). She is currently a Visiting Professor at American University of Cyprus (AUCY) and she continued with her writing and publication in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. Jelena believes that changes in life come with taking responsibility for them and encourage clients to pursue this life pathway.
Jelena has worked with individuals in supporting them overcome a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including but not limited to;
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Relationship issues
- Adult psychology
Jelena uses a range of evidence based therapies in her practice, including:
- Gestalt Psychotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
Jelena also is fluent in Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Macedonian and Slovene.
Jelena runs her own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and other business services to enable her to provide assessment and treatment to her clients.
Appointment duration: 51 minutes
Sessions rates:
Individuals: $330.00 per appointment Mon – Fri and $350.00 per appointment Saturdays
Medicare rebate is available with a Mental Health Care Plan for individual appointments.
Cancellation Policy: Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 48 hours’ notice if you cannot attend. For cancellations under 48 hours, 50% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate. For cancellations under 24 hours, 100% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate.
Please note: Jelena accepts bookings for individual clients 18 yrs+.
