Drazenka Bjelobaba, BACP

Drazenka Bjelobaba is a qualified, BACP-registered therapist who brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to her work. With a broad professional background and lived experience of trauma, she offers an empathic and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore difficult feelings and work toward meaningful change. Her practice emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and kindness, and each session is directed by the client - focusing on what the client wishes to explore and the pace that feels right for them.

Drazenka supports people through the anxiety, loss, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, and life transitions that often accompany distress. She encourages clients to recognize the courage involved in seeking support and commits to walking alongside them through the process of change. Drazenka accepts international clients and works in English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. She is based in the United Kingdom and is available through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging. Drazenka's BACP credential means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, reflecting standards of practice and professional development.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Drazenka uses client-centered therapy to create a space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist follows with empathy and support. This approach helps people who need a respectful, non-directive environment to explore feelings, identity, relationships, and personal goals.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and gently shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

For clients with histories of trauma or complex distress, Drazenka draws on trauma-focused methods to carefully attend to traumatic experiences and their effects while supporting safety and pacing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Drazenka works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals when appropriate to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as the work progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives or across time zones. These options allow clients to access consistent support, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.