About Eman Ellul
A therapist shaped by lived experience, professional practice and a deep respect for the therapeutic relationship.
A personal note from Eman
How Terapija.care came to life.
Terapija.care came to life from a very simple belief: people deserve to be met with dignity, authenticity and respect.
My path into psychotherapy has been shaped by many years of being close to people’s lived experiences. I have sat with people in moments of fear, grief, confusion, shame, anger, tenderness, vulnerability, courage and change. I have also known, in my own life, what it means to carry things quietly, to try to keep going, and to slowly learn how to listen more honestly to myself.
These experiences continue to shape the way I practise.
Very importantly, I believe the client is the expert of their own life. My role is to meet you exactly where you are, with attention, respect and curiosity, and to support you in your therapeutic journey by noticing what may be happening somatically, in your body, with your emotions, your relationships and the patterned cycles of daily life.
Therapy can begin before the words feel clear. You can begin with what is present, perhaps a feeling, a question, heaviness, a repeated pattern, and parts of you that feel tired of coping in the same way.
Terapija.care was created as a space where people can feel safe enough to be their full authentic self, at their own pace, in their own time.
Professional background
Experience close to people’s authentic experiences.
My professional background includes many years of work across community, disability, youth, therapeutic and LGBTIQ+ settings.
This background is supported by academic training in psychotherapy and continued professional development in trauma informed somatic practice. It has shaped the way I understand distress, resilience, identity, relationships and the body.
People are affected by relationships, environments, bodies, histories, systems, identities, losses, expectations and survival strategies. In therapy, these wider parts of life deserve space.
My practice is LGBTIQ+ affirmative, neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed.
My work is also supported by regular supervision and continued professional development.
How I work
Therapy that is careful, relational and paced with you.
I listen carefully
Therapy begins with attention to what you bring, what feels present, and what may be difficult to put into words.
I work at your pace
The work can move gently and respectfully, with attention to safety, choice and your pace.
I pay attention to the body
Somatic awareness may help notice tension, numbness, pressure, restlessness, breath, grounding and signals of safety or alarm.
I respect your lived experience
Your history, identity, relationships, culture, body and environment matter. Therapy holds space for the wider context of your life.
Writing and painting
Creative expression is part of my reflective life.
Alongside psychotherapy, writing and painting are important parts of how I make sense of experience.
They continue to shape the way I listen, notice, feel and stay close to the complexity of human experience. Some of this writing and selected creative work can be found in Reflections from Eman.
Visit Reflections from EmanNeurodiversity and lived experience
Understanding shaped by professional and personal experience.
My work is informed by extensive experience in the disability sector, particularly with people on the autism spectrum, people with ADHD and people with other neurodivergent conditions.
It is also informed by my own lived experience of ADHD. I hold this carefully within my professional role. It brings sensitivity to masking, overwhelm, executive functioning, emotional intensity, burnout, self criticism and the pressure to adapt to environments that may feel difficult to fit into.
What shapes my work
The work is shaped by more than one part of my life.
Therapeutic relationship
A belief that healing can grow through presence, honesty, care and the experience of being met respectfully.
Body awareness
Attention to breath, tension, grounding, movement, protection and the body’s way of holding experience.
Writing and painting
Creative expression helps me stay close to feeling, metaphor, image and the complexity of human experience.
Supervision and learning
Regular supervision and continued professional development support reflective, ethical and responsive practice.
Community and inclusion
Many years of work across community, disability, youth, therapeutic and LGBTIQ+ settings continue to inform my practice.
Lived experience
Personal experience is held carefully within my professional role and adds sensitivity to the way I listen.
Book with Eman
Book a session with Eman.
Use the online booking page to request a session. WhatsApp is available for brief practical questions before booking.