Frequently asked questions

Before you tell someone for the first time what is weighing on you, it is completely natural to have questions. Here are answers to the ones I hear most often — and if yours isn't among them, just write to me.

Before you decide

What people most often want to know before they even write the first message.

How do I book a first session?

Write me a few lines through the form on the Contact page or by email. You don't need to explain everything — it's enough to say what brings you and roughly when a session would suit you. I answer personally, within two working days at the latest, and we find a time together.

What happens in the first session?

The first session lasts 50 minutes and is for getting to know each other. You tell me what is weighing on you and what you want from therapy, and I explain how I work. You don't have to commit to anything in advance — if we decide to continue, we go through and sign an informed consent form together.

Do I need to know in advance what I'll talk about?

No. Very often people arrive with a sense that something isn't right, without yet having words for it. That is entirely enough to begin — the words usually come as we talk.

How do I know whether therapy is right for me?

You don't have to wait for a crisis. If something keeps weighing on you, if patterns repeat, or if you can't move forward on your own, therapy is a reasonable option. That is exactly why the first session is a trial for you too: afterwards it's easier to judge whether you want to continue.

What if the two of us aren't a good fit?

That's legitimate, and you don't need to soften it. The therapeutic relationship is the working tool — if it doesn't hold, therapy doesn't work. If you feel we aren't the right match, tell me; I'll gladly help you find a colleague who suits you better.

How it works and what we agree

The rhythm, the length and the practical arrangements of our work together.

How often do we meet?

Most often once a week, which allows for continuity and depth. We adjust the rhythm to your needs and to the moment — in calmer periods we can also meet every two weeks.

How long does therapy last?

It depends on what brings you and what you want to reach. Some people come for a few sessions around a specific difficulty, others stay longer for deeper change. We talk about it openly as we go, and never work to a pre-set package.

How long is a single session?

A regular session lasts 50 minutes, whether you come alone, with a partner or with your family. The exception is A Look into the Past — genogram work, which takes place as one standalone 90-minute session.

What if I have to cancel a session?

Let me know as soon as you can, and at the latest 24 hours before the agreed time — then we simply move it. For cancellations less than 24 hours ahead the session is still charged, because at such short notice I can no longer offer the slot to anyone else.

Do you also work with couples and families?

Yes. Alongside individual therapy I work with couples and with families. When working with a couple or a family I am not on anyone's side — my task is to keep the space safe for everyone in it.

Where do sessions take place?

In person in Ljubljana. I do not currently offer remote sessions — in my experience the therapeutic relationship is built better in a shared space. I send you the exact address once we have agreed on a first appointment.

Can I come just once?

You can. The introductory session commits you to nothing. Beyond that, A Look into the Past is designed precisely as a one-off 90-minute session — with no continuation, if that is what you want.

Confidentiality and professional standards

How I handle what you entrust to me, and the terms I work under.

Is everything I say confidential?

Yes. Everything you share is strictly confidential and bound by professional ethics. Without your consent I share the content of our sessions with no one. I break confidentiality only in exceptional cases: when the law requires it, or when there is a serious and immediate danger to your life or the life of others.

What does it mean that you are a therapist in training under supervision?

It means I have completed a master's degree and advanced training in marriage and family therapy and am enrolled in the specialisation programme, but do not yet hold a licence. I review my work regularly with a supervisor who is licensed and has many years of practice. For you this means two things: behind me stands not only my own knowledge but the experience of someone watching the work from the outside, and the fee for a session is lower than usual.

What does the supervisor learn about me?

Nothing by which you could be identified. In supervision we talk about the content and dynamics of sessions, not about your name, your profession or any other detail that would reveal who you are.

Do you keep notes?

Yes, brief working notes that help me follow the process. I keep them securely and separately from your contact details, and I am the only one with access. You can ask at any time what I hold about you and request that it be deleted.

Does therapy replace seeing a psychiatrist or taking medication?

No. Psychotherapy is not medical treatment and does not replace diagnosis or medication — though it very often works well alongside them. If you are already taking medication, don't stop it on your own when you begin therapy; always discuss that with the doctor who prescribed it.

What if I'm in acute distress?

Therapy is not emergency care, and between sessions I am not available for crises. If you are in severe distress or at risk, call 112, an on-call doctor, or the Slovenian mental distress helpline Klic v duševni stiski on 01 520 99 00 (7 pm to 7 am).

Fees and payment

Straight talk about money, so that uncertainty isn't what stops you.

How much does a session cost?

Because I work as a therapist in training under supervision, the fee is lower than usual: €25 for a 50-minute session and €120 for the 90-minute Look into the Past. The prices are published on the Services page — no hidden costs and no commitment. When I obtain my licence, I will tell you about the change in advance.

Is therapy covered by health insurance?

Psychotherapy with independent therapists is generally not covered by compulsory health insurance in Slovenia. Some supplementary or employer schemes offer limited cover — check with your insurer, as the terms differ.

What if therapy doesn't lead anywhere?

We check that openly as we go. Therapy has stretches where nothing seems to move — often that is exactly when something is settling underneath. But if there is no movement for a longer time, I raise it myself: we look at what is missing, change the approach, or I help you find a therapist better suited to your situation.