Nataša Leban
Psychotherapist, Youth Counselor, Family Counselor / Therapist, Social Pedagogue, Occupational Therapist (OT)
Križe, Slovenia / Europe/Ljubljana
Master of Social Pedagogy, Gestalt integrative family psychotherapist, educational expert, and lecturer.
About
Master of Social Pedagogy, Gestalt integrative family psychotherapist, educational expert, lecturer, and supervisor. After completing my studies in occupational therapy, I began my professional career in psychiatry and later dedicated my work fully to supporting children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioural difficulties. For more than 20 years, I worked as a school counsellor and principal.
Qualifications
PsychotherapistYouth CounselorFamily Counselor / TherapistSocial PedagogueOccupational Therapist (OT)
Areas of expertise
Emotional Well-Being
- Mood swings or depression
- Emotional regulation (e.g., anger, frustration)
- Building self-esteem and confidence
Learning and School Performance
- School-related anxiety or avoidance
- Academic motivation and engagement
Experience Supporting Clients with the Following Diagnoses:
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)Intellectual disabilitiesLearning disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia)Depression and mood disordersOppositional defiant disorder (ODD)Bipolar disorderObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Tourette syndrome, motor and tic disorders
Demographics
Typical client age
0 - 6 yrs (20%)
6 - 10 yrs (15%)
10 - 13 yrs (15%)
13 - 18 yrs (30%)
25+ yrs (20%)
Typical client gender
Male (40%)
Female (50%)
Non-binary (10%)
Expertise with communities
Cultural Communities
- Multicultural / Mixed Families
- European
Religious Communities
- Interfaith / Multi-Religious
Other experts