My name is Jelena Avramovska. I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). My background is quite diverse, ranging from mental health and employee relations to yoga and mindfulness training. This variety has provided me with a solid foundation for creating supportive environments where individuals can enhance their self-connection and meaningfully engage with life. Throughout my career, I’ve remained deeply committed to promoting wellbeing across various contexts, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and individual therapy sessions.
I strongly believe in the collaborative nature of therapy, viewing it as a creative endeavor that encompasses all aspects of the self. Authenticity and vulnerability are especially important to me in my work with clients. I recognize that issues of power imbalance and oppression in society often lead to feelings of frustration, disempowerment, isolation, and disconnection from others. Therefore, I work to empower my clients as much as possible through mutual authenticity and vulnerability. Together with my clients, we form a safe and trusting space to examine experiences of chronic disconnections in relational dynamics that have shaped the client to who they are today, and work to help them feel reconnected again, both with themselves and with others.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and typically dependent on my clients and their needs. I recognize the importance of attending to cultural factors and practice through a systems and relational cultural framework. I incorporate techniques from evidence-based practices grounded in research such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, as well as mindfulness-based and somatic-informed techniques. I offer my services in English, Macedonian, and Serbian. Drawing from my life experiences, migration journey, and professional background, I strive to create a comforting and enthusiastic environment for my clients, empowering them to explore their inner realities and work towards personal growth and healing.