Elena (she/her/hers) is presently working as a Mental Health Therapist while finalizing her capstone and nearing completion of her Master of Counselling degree. She will be in the process of awaiting registered provisional psychologist status once fully finished her degree. She is dedicated to working with a diverse population of individuals and provides therapeutic services and assessments for children (4+), adolescents, and adults. Elena also provides services in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. Elena’s educational background is complemented by her meaningful volunteer experience on the distress line, where she engaged in crisis intervention and promoted mental health advocacy. She is a passionate advocate for mental health, actively working to raise awareness and promote affordable and accessible therapy services. Elena practices a person-centred integrative approach that aims to promote self-kindness while helping individuals surmount obstacles in life. She strongly values the notion of collaboration and fostering a positive therapeutic relationship grounded in trust. Through this relationship, she strives to create a secure and supportive environment for her clients. Elena values learning about clients’ intersecting identities and cultures to gain a better understanding of their experiences and to validate and honour their identity in their therapeutic journey. As a therapist, she is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive space for all individuals, including members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Elena stands as an ally in support of diversity, equality, and respect for all. Elena is working under the supervision of Registered Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Ms. Hilda Huj.