A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can assess mental health difficulties, make a diagnosis and recommend medication when appropriate. A psychotherapist works through conversation to help you better understand emotional difficulties, relationships and recurring patterns. Sometimes one form of support is sufficient, while in other situations psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy can complement each other.

Psychotherapy can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, stress and emotional exhaustion, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, or recurring patterns that cause distress or dissatisfaction.

Medication can be helpful when symptoms are more pronounced, persist over time, or significantly interfere with everyday functioning. The decision whether to use medication is made on an individual basis, following an assessment of the nature, duration and severity of symptoms, as well as other relevant circumstances.

Yes. Psychotherapy and medication can be used separately or together. For some difficulties, a combination of the two may be the most appropriate form of treatment.

The duration of psychotherapy varies from person to person and depends on the reason for seeking help, the nature of the difficulties and the goals of therapy. In some situations, a few sessions may be sufficient to provide support and greater clarity during a crisis or a specific life difficulty. When the focus is on longer-standing emotional difficulties, relationships or recurring patterns, psychotherapy may continue for several months and sometimes for more than a year. The direction and duration of therapy are discussed throughout the therapeutic process.

Sessions are commonly held once a week, particularly when psychotherapy is undertaken as an ongoing process. The frequency can be adjusted individually, depending on your needs, circumstances and therapeutic goals.

I work with adults. Psychotherapy sessions can be conducted in English or Croatian.