Ilda

Ilda Bukva

Counseling Psychologist

“I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a Master's degree, currently training in Gestalt psychotherapy. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I offer compassionate, client-centred, and solution-focused counselling, integrating diverse approaches for holistic well-being.”

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About Me

I offer a compassionate space where we can explore your path to holistic well-being. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I help you navigate challenges with care, focusing on practical solutions. My integrated approach, drawing on Gestalt, helps us explore your experiences and find ways forward. This blend supports those seeking a client-centred journey towards lasting change and personal growth.

Approach

That blend becomes a practical, paced process in sessions, where we notice patterns in the present moment and test small, manageable changes together. In Sarajevo or online, in Bosnian or English, I keep sessions grounded and predictable—brief check-ins, focused exploration, and clear takeaways you can try between meetings. I use gentle assessment and skill-building to help unravel stuck responses to anxiety, loss, or relational strain, adjusting pace to your needs. This way of working often suits people seeking steady, practical progress.
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In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Consiglio Nazionale Ordine degli Psicologi (CNOP)

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Qualifications

University of Bergamo

Service Areas

Online practice

In-person & Online

Sarajevo, Canton Sarajevo

Bosnia And Herzegovina

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina