Vera Hrvatin | Psychotherapy in Sligo

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I'm Vera Hrvatin, a pluralistic psychotherapist based in Sligo. I work with adults and young people (13+), in person in Sligo town and online. I work in English and Croatian.

I see therapy as a space where we can slow down and become curious about what is really happening underneath the difficulties that bring you to therapy. Sometimes we know exactly what we want to change, but find actually changing it very difficult. We might intellectually understand where our difficulties come from and still feel the same, or struggle to do things differently. This is why I’m interested in exploring not only what is happening for you, but what is underneath it.

My way of working is warm, relational and collaborative. I take what you bring seriously, while also being willing to challenge you when I think something is worth looking at.

Therapy with me isn't necessarily just about talking. Sometimes talking, understanding and making sense of things is exactly what we need. At other times, we might slow down and notice what is happening in your body, explore different parts of yourself, or pay attention to patterns in your relationships, including what happens between us.

I work from an integrative and pluralistic framework and draw on a wide range of therapeutic theories and approaches, including attachment theory and trauma-informed approaches. I also love working with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and experiential therapies to help you access the deeper beliefs, patterns and wounds that shape how we experience ourselves, others and life. I am a neuro-affirming practitioner with both personal and professional experience of autism, ADHD and OCD, as well as wide training in neurodivergence.

I’m interested in lasting change rather than simply helping you manage what's difficult. My hope for you is that, over time, therapy with me will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, more self-compassion, and greater freedom to respond to life and relationships in ways that feel lighter and more authentic.

In therapy, you can expect difficult conversations and uncomfortable moments as we gently tread on the edge of your comfort zone. You can also expect moments of deep connection, warmth, humour and laughter. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you need or how to change it. We will start exactly where you are and find our way forward together.