Professional Background
Vesna is an experienced Clinical Psychologist specializing in PTSD, TRAUMA, childhood trauma, trichotillomania, Tourette Syndrome, gender dysphoria, postnatal depression, personality disorder, psychoses, social-emotional difficulty, eating disorder, depression, ASD/ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders’ assessment with children under 5 years of age.
Personal Profile
My clinical experience spans both adults and children, specialising in a variety of disorders including trauma, postnatal depression, autism, ADHD, and substance misuse among others. My expertise lies in decoding mental dysfunction, employing a combination of Rational Emotional Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy and Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic models.
Key Achievements
- Awarded the De Grand Cross of Orthodox Hospitallers for project management within the charity domain.
- Published clinical papers in the International Journal Acta-Medica in Oct 2014 and Aug/Sep 2017.
- Established a ‘Mindful Parenting’ workshop for parents in central London during Mental Health Awareness Week in 2015.
- Proficient in delivering a range of interventions, including systemic therapy, CBT/REBT, the ABC model, VAKO-relaxation technique, role play, TAT and drawing.
- Designed a project supporting psychological wellbeing and personality development for young people and adolescents.
Professional Journey
I have 35 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with 16 years of medico-legal experience. My research interests lie in the psychological implications of maternal and paternal childhood trauma to antenatal-postnatal period and early infant development. I am also highly specialized in ASD/ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders’ assessment with children under 5 years of age. My work has been influenced by Dr. V. Jerotic, who worked with K.G.Jung, and Dr. Brafman, who worked alongside paediatrician D.Winnicott.