
My journey here took a painful experience to wake me up to what really matters, and to who I really am.
I was born into a less than perfect family. As I grew, I slowly disappeared underneath layers of conditioning, unhelpful beliefs and distorted visions of myself and the world. I had to develop thick skin! I put up a wall around my heart and disconnected from my feelings and my body. My belief was that I am indestructible. I could do it all alone.
And I could. I did it all alone. I created everything I had wished for. I met a wonderful man, got a great job, beautiful home, had two amazing children – good life by all conventional standards.
But I wasn’t happy. Because I lived in my head. ALL. THE. TIME. And it was pretty messy up there. I was highly self-critical and judgmental, ridden with anxiety, and constantly seeking validation and fulfillment externally. I felt empty, scared and lonely. What was wrong with me?
And then, it struck me like a wrecking ball—an all-consuming burnout. My life and the very essence of who I believed I was, crumbled into a million pieces.
Facing and accepting what happened and then embarking on the journey to rebuild my life was incredibly challenging and intimidating. I had to take each step slowly, venturing into a life I never thought was possible.
Over time, I started to believe in the potential for a different kind of life and in my ability to change. I consciously began to reshape my detrimental thought patterns and beliefs. I made friends with my emotions and past wounds. Gradually, I reconnected with my body, I opened my heart, and I started to experience genuine joy and inner peace. I finally felt like I was enough.
Hey, I’m Silvija
I’m a recovering anxiety-driven overthinker and perfectionist, who enjoys exploring ways to fully embrace life and cultivate inner peace.
The game-changer for me was the discovery of mindfulness and body-centered practices, which I’ve been exploring for many years now.
They sparked in me a deep personal transformation and fueled my passion to offer them to individuals who are aware of the limitations of traditional talk therapy, and are looking for a holistic and profound way to heal, grow and reconnect with themselves.

What people are saying
Silvija is exceptional! Her radiant personality is contagious 🙂
I found her knowledgeable. She uses a diverse range of therapeutic tools, including coaching and body-centred therapies. I left her practice feeling not only satisfied but also equipped with valuable tools that I am already applying to enhance my well-being. I am looking forward to the continuation of our work.
Elena
My sessions with Silvija have been life-transforming. We started off our virtual meetings in the middle of the nightmare pandemic confinement with the goal to develop and practice self-love. Week by week, we tackled one false thought after another in connection with different aspects of my life. Whenever I was explaining something that was bothering or upsetting me, she provided a very surprising mirror in which I saw things and connections I did not see before. And when words could not suffice, we practiced mindful somatic dives into my heart and subconsciousness. These have been incredibly effective and full of insights. We mindfully observed what was there, what it was trying to tell me and how to let it go in order to set myself free. And what remained in the end were self-awareness, self-compassion and self-love.
Lisa
It was a very positive first session, Silvija goes straight to the point with very powerful questions that help you to reconnect with yourself and your true beliefs. Looking forward to more sessions.
Rosanna
I had a great experience working with Silvija. During our sessions, we’ve managed to explore and release some deep emotional baggage I couldn’t access with other practices. I felt much calmer and more grounded after our sessions, and saw how it improved the way I feel on a daily basis. Silvija is very kind and accepting. I felt comfortable in her presence from the first session. I highly recommend her as a practitioner for anyone struggling with overwhelming emotions, anxiety and trauma!
Iryna
Silvija has been integral to so much important change in my life over the last few months. Her skills of active listening helps relax and open my skills of listening to myself and getting into touch with my intuition and body knowledge. She has helped me to realize and understand answers that lie within myself that I found I just needed to find the peace and stillness to slow down and listen to. I am so thankful for her excellent work that we have done together and I look forward to all our future sessions.
Paul
Silvija is an incredibly compassionate and skillful therapist. She is a great listener who knows exactly what questions to ask to nudge you onto the right path towards your personal or professional goals. Her gentle, yet concrete and no-nonsense approach will open your eyes to exploring possibilities you simply couldn’t see on your own.
Maja
Silvija has been a guide for me during some extremely challenging times. Through somatic work she showed me how to listen to my body, how to get in touch with my intuition and calm my anxiety. I learned how to feel what I want and need and how to get my needs met.
Maya

Training & experience
Body-Centered Psychotherapy advanced training with Hakomi institute, approved by the European Association for Psychotherapy and the European Association of Body Psychotherapy (ongoing)
- ICF accredited Mindfulness & Somatic Coach at Mindfulness Coaching School
- MBSR mindfulness trainer with Mindful Academy International
- Mindfulness for children trainer through Mindful Schools
- Somatic Attachment Therapy certification with Embody Lab
- Polyvagal Theory in Therapy training with Deb Dana
- Trainings with big names from somatic work: Peter Levine, Gabor Mate, Pat Ogden, Manuela Mischke Reeds, Jessica Montgomery, and many more.
What makes my heart sing?
Connecting with life. Barefoot walks in nature, yoga, meditation, and long sessions of QiGong.
My more ferocious side loves crazy mountain bike rides, climbing mountains and exploring exotic corners of our beautiful planet.
The thrill of adventure and the serenity of nature together create a perfect balance for my soul.
