Ilda Bukva, MA

Counseling Psychologist

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“I meet you where you are, attending to what is alive in the present moment. My work integrates Gestalt therapy, trauma-informed care, and structured clinical understanding to support awareness, emotional clarity, and meaningful change. Together, we explore patterns, deepen contact, and create space for new ways of being.”

About Me

I am a clinical psychologist with international training and a strong foundation in psychological assessment, trauma-informed care, and relational work. My background integrates clinical precision with a deep respect for each person’s subjective experience. I value authenticity, presence, and meaningful contact in the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where you can explore yourself safely and openly.

Approach

Therapy with me is a collaborative process grounded in curiosity, awareness, and real contact where we explore not only why things are the way they are, but how they are happening, so that meaningful and lasting change can emerge.

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Basic Information

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

In-person & Online

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.