- Person-centred approach
- Focus on grief
- BACP registered
About Drazenka
Drazenka Bjelobaba is a counsellor who supports people facing grief, trauma, anxiety and life changes. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, addictions, relationship difficulties and self-esteem. Drazenka aims to offer a calm, respectful space where people can begin to talk about hard things and consider what they want next.
Her style is person-centred, which means sessions are guided by the client's priorities and pace. She uses straightforward conversation to help people name feelings, notice patterns and try practical ways to feel better. This makes sessions feel direct and grounded rather than clinical.
Drazenka draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy where these fit the person’s needs. She also uses Existential and client-centred ideas to explore meaning and personal values when that matters to someone.
With 16 years of experience and BACP registration, she brings years of practice to sensitive topics like grief, loss and end-of-life concerns. People who have experienced abandonment, relationship breakdown or addiction often seek her out to work through painful memories and current challenges.
Sessions can address everyday problems such as sleep, parenting stress, eating concerns or coping at work. Drazenka can work in English as well as Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian, and she accepts clients from outside the country where arrangements are suitable.
Her style is person-centred, which means sessions are guided by the client's priorities and pace. She uses straightforward conversation to help people name feelings, notice patterns and try practical ways to feel better. This makes sessions feel direct and grounded rather than clinical.
Drazenka draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy where these fit the person’s needs. She also uses Existential and client-centred ideas to explore meaning and personal values when that matters to someone.
With 16 years of experience and BACP registration, she brings years of practice to sensitive topics like grief, loss and end-of-life concerns. People who have experienced abandonment, relationship breakdown or addiction often seek her out to work through painful memories and current challenges.
Sessions can address everyday problems such as sleep, parenting stress, eating concerns or coping at work. Drazenka can work in English as well as Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian, and she accepts clients from outside the country where arrangements are suitable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current connections. Online conversations can make it easier to reflect on attachment needs and practise different ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy centres on what the client brings to the session, giving them control of the pace and topics. This approach works well online because the counsellor follows the client's lead and supports their chosen agenda.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and encourages practical experiments between sessions. CBT can be used remotely to set small, achievable tasks and review how they felt and what changed.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to select and adapt methods that fit their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. This may involve combining techniques over time rather than using a single method.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life - for example, sessions can reduce travelling, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoid needing to be on camera when people prefer audio only. These practical benefits often help people sustain regular meetings while they work on difficult topics such as grief and trauma.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, plus concerns such as addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and client-led, with practical conversation and gentle guidance to help people explore feelings and try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of practice working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients when arrangements are suitable for both parties.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.