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Ivana Radojevic

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Q&A for Therapists and Coaches

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I live and work in Belgrade, Serbia. My calling is psychotherapeutic work with children, adolescents and adults.The knowledge and skills I use come from contemporary psychoanalytic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and a systemic approach. Integration anf flexibility are the words that best describe my values and my practice. In therapy, everything should be about creativity.

How long did your education and training take — and what did your path to this profession look like?

I studied behavioral disorders and after that, pursued postgraduate studies in clinical psychology and psychotherapy. My education has been continuous for over 23 years. Infinity is the word that best describes the process of acquiring knowledge—I’m deeply dedicated and in love with it. A fortunate aspect of this profession is that retirement is not really a thing—it becomes a way and style of life. That’s why I intend to keep working until I stop breathing.

How would you describe your general approach when working with people?

I believe I approach my work with clients in a similar way I communicate with people in life—in an open and respectful way. With clients, my ears, eyes and heart are open wider in some way. I build a special relationship with them and encourage them to rely on it.

Is there a moment with a client (anonymous, of course) that stayed with you?

There have been many moments that were especially strong and dear to me, but I wouldn’t single one out—probably because I don’t want those experiences to become a part of me that’s private, personal and intimate. I always try to keep boundaries in mind and in how I experience things.

What do you do when you're stressed?

I take deep and mindful breaths, grab my head, curse under my breath, splash cold water on my face.

What's one small habit that makes a big difference in your everyday life?

Stretching—definitely. It’s a shame it doesn’t make it to the top of my priority list more often.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give for a lighter, happier life?

It’s really hard for me to choose just one thing. I’ve caught a good flow with myself, so I’ll just share what’s currently on my mind—without ranking it:
Go into nature at least once a week. Share a quiet, motionless embrace with your romantic partner. Listen carefully and look lovingly at children when they speak to you.
Dance. Share humor with others. Sometimes, let go of the need to control

What does being part of SupportRoom mean to you?

I’ve stopped resisting something I once tried hard to stop: the change in how we communicate, brought on by the rapid development of technology. I still highly value real, tangible human encounters, but I’ve allowed myself to discover new possibilities and depths of connection. Our minds and psyches are evidently far more powerful than we can imagine. Just as the brain responds with the same physiological alarm to both real and imagined danger, it can—almost magically—turn the screen between us into a harmless barrier when it comes to human connection. When we look at and listen to each other through a screen, it feels like we’re creating new and different kinds of synapses. Development usually follows all aspects of a system, an organism, a life field.

Digital support reminds me of the laws of nature: that everything changes at its own rhythm and intensity, that nothing can stay the same—not even the nature of communication. That the world moves, that life is a process and only death is a state.

And now, just for fun:

– Do people assume you can read their minds?
At times, it feels like others believe I can read minds — as if we’re naturally tuned into each other, designed to sense one another’s inner voices. It’s not a matter of profession, but of sensitivity and inner peace.

– Do friends ask for advice even when you’re off the clock?
That’s what friends are for: to ask and say all sorts of things even when I’m off the clock.

– Have you ever argued with your partner… and later realised they were kind of right?
Yes, it’s strange enough to realize your partner was right. But admitting it? That’s next-level weird.” 😊