Lara Wolf
Trainee in systemic psychotherapy under supervision and a graduate in psychotherapy science
Lara Wolf
Trainee in systemic psychotherapy under supervision and a graduate in psychotherapy science
About Me
I am a trainee in systemic psychotherapy under supervision and a graduate in psychotherapy. With great dedication, I help individuals, couples, and families reconnect and rebuild intimacy while growing in their relationships with themselves, others, and the world. I always view the individual within the broader context of their relationships and environment. In my work, I explore how relationships shape us and how we can transform them so that they empower us rather than limit us.
I’ve lived long enough to know how confusing—even frightening—it is to be young and make decisions about the future without knowing where life will actually take you. I know how challenging it is to strike a balance between the roles we play—as a partner, parent, child, friend, or employee—and what we need for ourselves. I know how easily we get caught up in old patterns, no matter how strongly we desire change.
And I know that many people walk through life with a deep sense of being overlooked and misunderstood; lonely, even when surrounded by so many people, and longing for someone to see, hear, and understand them.
That’s why, on the therapy couch, I don’t sit as an authority figure who judges or looks down on the client. I’m there as a fellow human being who has personally felt and experienced much of what we’re talking about. And who is genuinely interested in who you are and where you’d like to go with my help—whether in individual, couples, or family therapy.
If, after reading this, you feel that we might be a good fit, I’d be happy to welcome you into my therapy room.
I completed my studies in psychotherapy at the Ljubljana branch of the Austrian Sigmund Freud University. After completing my undergraduate degree in Psychotherapy Sciences (BA.pth.), I continued with a master’s program in Psychotherapy Sciences and a four-year specialization in systemic family psychotherapy, which I completed with the final exam in 2026. I am currently completing my studies by writing my master’s thesis.
My practical work is based on interacting with people at all stages of life. I have gained psychosocial practice experience in support groups for mothers with infants, working with children with behavioral and learning challenges, and at a nursing home. I gained experience in a healthcare setting through a psychiatric internship in the Department of Psychiatry at Našice General Hospital in Croatia.
I regularly supplement my therapeutic work with additional training. I completed a one-year training program in Ericksonian hypnopsychotherapy, and I continuously enhance my professional skills at domestic and international conferences (EFTA, SKZP, Leon Lojko Days, workshops on metaphors and hypnosis). To ensure a safe and responsible therapeutic environment, I have completed more than 200 hours of personal therapy and receive regular professional supervision.
Systemic psychotherapy is an approach that always understands an individual and their struggles within the context of their significant relationships: family, romantic partnerships, the workplace, and the broader social environment. It is based on the recognition that no one’s distress arises in isolation; rather, our feelings, challenges, and behavioral patterns are deeply intertwined with the invisible network of relationships in which we live.
Why "systemic"?
Our first association with the word "system" probably points toward institutions (school, healthcare, etc.), but a system is actually much more than that. The first system we enter and in which we are shaped is our family. Throughout life, we then simply move from one network to another—from school desks and workplaces to romantic and friendly relationships. All these systems shape us, and systemic therapy is dedicated precisely to exploring these living networks of relationships.
Key points of the systemic approach:
We’re Not Looking for Someone to Blame: People often get caught up in a black-and-white view of the predicament we find ourselves in. Black-and-white because we see two possible scenarios: either I’m to blame, or you are. In systemic therapy, we don’t view problems as an individual’s fault, but rather as a meaningful response to the complex dynamics within a relationship.
Unraveling Invisible Patterns: It helps you recognize recurring dynamics in relationships, unspoken expectations, and unresolved family stories that are quietly passed down from generation to generation and unconsciously guide our decisions in the present.
It equips us with new responses: We’re not just changing the way we think; we’re also trying out different ways of responding. When we break free from defensive responses (such as retreating into silence, lashing out, or conforming to the point of exhaustion), we create an opportunity for greater security and connection in our relationships.
Who is it intended for?
It is suitable both for individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of their inner blocks and relationship patterns, as well as for couples and families seeking a way out of frequent conflicts, emotional distance, or difficult life transitions.
People often ask me why I became a psychotherapist. My short answer: because I strongly believe in psychotherapy and its effects. Let me explain why in a bit more detail.
Sometimes in therapy, there are "eureka" moments—those big moments—when everything falls into place and makes sense. I love watching the facial expressions of someone who has discovered a whole new realm of understanding about themselves and the world—with a slight smile, they marvel at the fact that they went for a walk along the same path they’ve taken so many times before, yet ended up in a magical garden. Now they can’t imagine going for walks without thinking about all the things they’ll see if they don’t just keep looking in one direction the whole time.
Another time, we spin in a circle together, and just when it seems that nothing is going to happen, a major breakthrough occurs—contrary to the clients’ expectations. They usually respond with the words: "I have no idea how this happened, but…" And then they enthusiastically recount how they’ve finally gotten over that relationship, finally landed that job, or finally stopped seeing that trait of theirs as a path to their own ruin.
However, during the therapeutic process, most people are surprised to discover that change doesn’t happen in a linear fashion; it doesn’t travel from point A to point B and then continue in a logical sequence from there. They see that change follows the natural, fluctuating process of life.
Just as nature alternates between high and low tides, light days and dark nights, blooming and winter dormancy, so too do we humans experience natural periods of great growth, which are often followed by moments of rest. During these times, we may be less productive outwardly, but this offers us the opportunity to take stock of our inner world and determine what needs to be cleared from our mental shelves so that we can be fully recharged when we’re ready to move forward again.
The true proof that psychotherapy works lies not only in research on its effectiveness, but also in therapy rooms, where psychotherapists observe up close how clients transition from a desperate "I can’t" to a slightly more conciliatory "well, maybe someday I could," and conclude their psychotherapeutic journey with an empowered "I can."
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