ONLINE COUNSELLING & TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY
Helping you with anxiety, attachment issues and emotional overwhelm.
Helping you with anxiety, attachment issues and emotional overwhelm.
Here for you when life feels heavy — with compassion, respect, and care.
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Hello, I’m Siena.
The path of my own healing has inspired me to support others who have experienced trauma, and I know first-hand that healing is possible.
My work is grounded in what I’ve found most valuable — both through my personal journey and through many years of experience with clients.
I offer gentle, trauma-informed counselling that respects your pace and helps you find safety, stability, and hope.
I have a deep understanding of trauma and its effects, shaped by training with leading experts like Bessel van der Kolk and Janina Fisher. I utilize the TIST model - Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, which is recognized as one of the most effective, research-based approaches for trauma recovery specifically addressing complex and developmental trauma. With over a decade of experience providing online counselling to clients around the world, I offer sessions in English, Croatian, and Slovene, allowing you to speak in the language that feels most natural to you. Additionally, I provide sliding scale fees to ensure that support remains accessible during these challenging times.

Hello, I’m Siena. The path of my own healing has inspired me to support others who have experienced trauma, and I know first-hand that healing is possible. My work is grounded in what I’ve found most valuable — both through my personal journey and through many years of experience with clients. I offer gentle, trauma-informed online counse
Hello, I’m Siena. The path of my own healing has inspired me to support others who have experienced trauma, and I know first-hand that healing is possible. My work is grounded in what I’ve found most valuable — both through my personal journey and through many years of experience with clients. I offer gentle, trauma-informed online counselling that respects your pace and helps you find safety, stability, and hope again on your journey toward trauma recovery.

When you feel ready, we’ll begin our online counselling sessions to gently process the impact of past relationships and traumatic experiences. Together, we’ll explore attachment wounds and old survival patterns, bringing understanding and compassion to the parts of you that have been hurt in your trauma recovery journey.

Being a trauma survivor doesn’t mean you’re meant to stay in survival mode. With stability and healing as your foundation, you can begin to build deeper relationships through online counselling, grow in self-confidence, and create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling as you embark on your trauma recovery journey.
Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) is a research-based approach to healing created by clinical psychologist Janina Fisher, PhD. Unlike many popular “parts work” models that were built mainly from clinical experience, TIST is grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, and decades of trauma research. It was designed specifically for people with complex or developmental trauma — where safety and emotional regulation must come first. With TIST, we: Begin with safety and stabilization — helping you feel grounded before approaching painful material Work gently with protective parts — always at your pace, without forcing emotional release Use a science-informed framework — integrating what research shows about the nervous system, memory, and attachment Empower you rather than re-traumatize — we focus on present-day impact, not re-living the past. This approach also aligns well with online counselling options for those seeking trauma recovery. It helps make healing safer, steadier, and more sustainable — especially if past attempts at therapy felt overwhelming or destabilizing.
MANY OF THE CHALLENGES YOU EXPERIENCE NOW MAY HAVE BEGUN AS WAYS TO HELP YOU SURVIVE DIFFICULT TIMES.
Anxiety, panic, or hypervigilance
When the world once felt unpredictable or dangerous, staying constantly alert helped you survive. Anxiety and hypervigilance were ways of scanning for danger to keep you prepared and safe — even if now that level of watchfulness feels exhausting and unnecessary. If you're struggling with these feelings, consider exploring online counselling as a resource for support.
Feeling numb, detached, or overwhelmed
When feelings or memories were too painful or unsafe, shutting down or going numb protected you from being overwhelmed. Detachment was a way to survive what felt unbearable at the time, and online counselling can provide a safe space for trauma recovery.
Guilt, shame, or relentless self-criticism
As children, it can feel safer to believe “I’m the problem” than to face the terrifying idea that the people we depend on might be wrong or unsafe. Blaming yourself creates an illusion of control — if you are the bad one, maybe you can change and avoid more hurt. This self-criticism may once have helped you feel safer and more connected to caregivers, even if it feels painful now.
Trouble trusting others or maintaining closeness
If closeness once led to hurt, betrayal, or rejection, keeping distance became protection. Guarding your trust kept you safer in relationships where safety and reliability couldn’t be counted on.
Perfectionism, overworking, or ignoring your own needs
Trying to be perfect or self-sufficient may have been the best way to avoid criticism or conflict and stay accepted. By working hard and minimizing your own needs, you could reduce the risk of rejection or harm. Engaging in online counselling can help address these patterns and support your trauma recovery.

Bessel van der Kolk, THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE
Available in three languages for online counselling: English, Slovenščina, Hrvatski. Trauma - informed approach.