Vladica Vulin

Online therapy for expats, digital nomads and international professionals

Psychodynamic & Insight-Based Therapy, Humanistic & Experiential Therapy

Speaks: Serbian, English, Spanish

US$60/ 50 minute session

Adults only

Psychotherapist based in Serbia

US$60/ 50 minute session

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Expat / cross-cultural issues

Life transitions

Relationships

Stress & burnout

Vladica Vulin is an MA Psychologist and Psychotherapist (under supervision) with over five years of experience in clinical counseling and virtual therapy. She works primarily with expats facing stress, burnout, cultural adjustment, and emotional challenges of living abroad. Vladica uses Gestalt and integrative approaches to provide personalized, evidence-based support for emotional regulation, resilience, and relationship issues. She has delivered online individual sessions, facilitated workshops, and supported organizational well-being initiatives. Fluent in Serbian and English, with ongoing Spanish studies, Vladica creates a professional and accessible space for clients to explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and enhance overall emotional well-being.

Vladica uses a warm, integrative approach to therapy, combining Gestalt techniques with evidence-based methods to support clients in exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her work emphasizes a person-centered, relational style, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to reflect and process experiences. She adapts interventions to the unique needs of each client, drawing from Gestalt therapy for increasing self-awareness and emotional understanding, and integrative approaches for flexibility in addressing stress, burnout, cultural adjustment, and relationship challenges. Sessions are tailored to the client’s pace and context, particularly for expats navigating life abroad, allowing for reflective exploration, emotional regulation, and the development of coping strategies.

Education & Training:

- Master of Arts (Psychotherapy) – FLV, Novi Sad, Serbia

- Bachelor of Arts (Business Psychology) – FLV, Novi Sad, Serbia

- Integrative Psychotherapy (supervised training in progress) – SUIP, Novi Sad, Serbia

Professional Experience:

Talent & People Specialist, Luna Group | Jan 2024 – Present

- Conducts 1:1 virtual counseling sessions addressing stress, burnout, and career challenges

- Designs and facilitates psychoeducational workshops for employees

- Supports organizational well-being initiatives and HR operations

Freelance Psychologist | Jul 2021 – Present

- Delivers personalized online counseling for stress, anxiety, and depression

- Develops intervention plans using Gestalt and integrative approaches

- Provides emotional well-being coaching and tracks progress

Mental Health Coach, DoMental | Jul 2021 – Dec 2021

- Provided real-time chat-based support for clients with anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges

Psychologist, Creative-Educational Center Adventure | Sep 2020 – Jun 2021

- Supported emotional development of children through individual and group sessions

- Facilitated workshops on empathy, communication, and social skills

Languages:

- Serbian (native), English (C1), Spanish (B2, ongoing)

Professional Memberships:

- Member, Serbian Psychological Society

I moved to Spain for work and struggled to adjust to living with multiple roommates, learning the language, and finding my own space. Therapy helped me unpack my feelings of isolation and pressure, and gave me clarity on the next steps for my career and personal life. I feel more confident exploring creative opportunities and setting boundaries, even in stressful environments.

After relocating to Greece with my family, I felt overwhelmed by work stress and the cultural differences, and guilty for not noticing my son’s struggles. Talking through these experiences in therapy helped me process my emotions, reduce the pressure I put on myself, and approach challenges with more patience and self-compassion.

I recently moved in with my partner and have been navigating family trauma and past experiences that have weighed on me for years. Therapy provided a safe space to reflect and understand my patterns, helping me regain a sense of control and confidence in both my personal and professional life.