About Me

Biography

I believe quality psychotherapy begins with the relationship — one built on trust, understanding, and collaborative work. I aim to create a safe space where every person can feel heard, accepted, and understood. My approach is grounded in evidence-based methods, but above all in an authentic human connection and respect for each person’s unique life story.

International Experience

Over nearly ten years working within the United Nations system, I had the opportunity to provide psychological support and counselling to people from many different parts of the world. Working every day in English with people of different cultures, religions, and life experiences further shaped my professional approach and developed my ability to work in multicultural settings.

Education

I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies in psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Banja Luka. I then successfully completed a four-year training programme in cognitive-behavioural therapy at the CBT Centre in Banja Luka, under the supervision of Dr Igor Krnetić and Dr Zorica Marić.

I gained further specialisation in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York, completing both the primary and advanced levels of training, and in 2017 earned the international title of Associate Fellow & Certified Supervisor — one of the highest professional distinctions awarded by the Institute in the field of REBT supervision.

Continuing Education

Throughout my professional development, I have completed further training at international institutions including the Albert Ellis Institute (New York), the Beck Institute (Philadelphia), Praxis Continuing Education and Training (Florida), and the City CBT Coaching College (London).

This training has covered REBT, cognitive-behavioural therapy for depression, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioural coaching, supervision, and contemporary psychotherapeutic interventions.

Supervision, Teaching, and Research

Alongside my clinical work, I am actively involved in training future psychotherapists through individual supervision, workshops, and professional education. I currently work as an international REBT supervisor and as an external supervisor at the CBT Centres in Banja Luka and Belgrade.

I am the author of several professional books and academic papers in the field of psychotherapy and mental health. I am currently completing my doctoral studies in psychology, with a research focus on psychotherapy, supervision, the professional development of therapists, and improving the quality of mental health services.

Outside the Therapy Room

In my free time, I most enjoy running, hiking, travelling, reading, and writing. I believe physical and mental challenges build resilience, discipline, and self-awareness — values I try to live by, and which naturally find their way into my professional work as well.

My Approach to Practice

Continuing education isn’t an obligation for me — it’s a way of thinking. I try to stay current with contemporary research and continually develop my practice, so I can offer clients, trainees, and colleagues quality, ethical, and up-to-date psychological support.

A Lifelong Commitment to the Profession

I believe the best outcomes come when scientific grounding, professional experience, and an authentic human connection come together in a single therapeutic process.

Learning never stops — it is the foundation of quality psychotherapy.