Mgr Zoya Mesaric, MSc

Psychotherapist

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“I work with people who may function well on the outside but privately feel stuck in patterns that insight alone has not changed. I work internationally in English, Slovenian, Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian and Spanish, offering long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, couples therapy, private intensives and executive coaching.”

About Me

I am a psychoanalyst under supervision, executive coach and writer, working internationally between Vienna and Lisbon. I work with individuals, couples and professionals who may appear capable, successful or high-functioning on the outside, yet privately feel caught in patterns they cannot fully change. These patterns often appear in relationships, sexuality, identity, emotional regulation, burnout, addiction, or a persistent sense of inner conflict. Many of the people I work with have already developed insight. They may understand parts of their history, behaviour or symptoms, but something still repeats. My work focuses on what remains unresolved beneath the surface: early relational experiences, trauma, patterns, and the unconscious ways we protect ourselves, seek love, avoid pain, or organise our lives around survival. The work is precise and direct. It is not always easy, but it is oriented toward lasting internal change rather than short-term symptom management. You can find out more or contact me for an initial consultation at zoyamesaric.com.

Approach

My approach is psychoanalytic, trauma-informed, relational and somatic. My model for treating complex trauma, presented at the World Congress for Psychotherapy in Vienna, paces the work to what a person can tolerate. I focus on identifying patterns that repeat beyond conscious awareness — in relationships, decision-making, emotional reactions, sexuality, identity and self-experience. Together, we explore not only what is happening now, but how these patterns were formed and why they may once have been necessary. Rather than offering quick techniques or surface-level solutions, the work aims to understand and process what has remained unresolved at a deeper emotional, relational and bodily level. I pay particular attention to the connection between trauma, attachment, sexuality, identity and performance. This is especially important for people who have learned to function, achieve or care for others while remaining disconnected from parts of themselves. The process is structured, collaborative and tailored to the individual. The aim is not simply to feel better for a moment, but to create meaningful and lasting change in how you relate to yourself, others and your life. Memberships: Austrian Federal Association for Psychotherapy (ÖBVP) Psychoanalytic Seminar Innsbruck (PSI) European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD) International Neuropsychoanalysis Society (NPSA)

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Languages:

Bosnian, Croatian, English, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish

Fees:

Direct payment

Wien, Austria

In-person & Online

Services

Ongoing Psychoanalytic Work Relationship, Couple & Family Work Recovery, Integration & Ongoing Support The Hybrid Model: Coaching & Advisory Private Intensives Leadership, Workshops & Masterclasses Speaking & Writing

Services Offered:

Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Addiction Counselling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Groups
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Professional Title:

Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.