Psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in Ljubljana
In English and six other languages, in person or online
About the International Center for Lacanian Psychoanalysis
Welcome to the ICLP, located in the heart of Ljubljana (Trnovo). Our work is oriented by the teaching of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan, and we offer psychoanalytic treatment to Slovene-speaking and international residents alike.
Our Team
Janja Kaiser and Tommaso Lonquich are psychoanalysts and psychotherapists trained in Slovenia, France and Spain. They are full members of the Association of Psychotherapists of Slovenia (ZPS) and have long experience of working with people from many countries and languages.
We ensure the highest standards of confidentiality, care and respect throughout your journey.
Languages and modalities
Treatment can take place in our consulting room in Trnovo or online, in English, Slovenian, French, Italian, Spanish, Serbian or Croatian.
Many of the people who come to us live in Ljubljana without having grown up here, or have moved on and continue their analysis online. A move abroad often brings questions of its own. Tommaso writes about this in an interview for Live in Slovenia.
Ready to start?
Contact us to schedule a confidential first consultation.
The ICLP Team
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About Psychoanalysis
What Is Psychoanalysis and Who Is It For?
Psychoanalysis is a treatment that works through speech. In regular sessions you are invited to say whatever comes to mind, and the analyst listens for what your words say beyond what you meant to say: the repetitions, slips and dreams that tie present difficulties in relationships, work, family or inner life to your own history.
It has been called the talking cure since its beginnings, and symptoms often ease in the course of the work.
When to Seek Help
Psychological distress can be as devastating as physical pain. It affects your relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. While people readily visit a doctor for physical symptoms, psychological troubles are often ignored until they become unbearable.
What Can Psychoanalysis Address?
Psychoanalysis can effectively address a wide range of symptoms and issues:
Anxiety and stress-related concerns:
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Anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and persistent fear
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Phobias and obsessive-compulsive patterns
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Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
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Work-related stress and burnout
Depression and mood concerns:
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Depression and existential malaise
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Grief, mourning, and loss
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Low self-esteem and lack of direction
Relationship and intimacy issues:
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Difficulties in relationships, intimacy, or parenthood
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Sexual difficulties and questions about desire
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Family conflicts
Identity and life transitions:
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Identity questions, including gender identity
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Cultural transition, expat experiences, or living between languages
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Adolescent difficulties
Creative and performance concerns:
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Creative blocks and performance anxiety
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Stage fright for artists and performers
Other psychological concerns:
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Eating disorders
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Self-harm and repetitive destructive behaviours
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Sleep disorders
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The aftermath of abuse or violence
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Repetitive patterns that cause suffering
Every Person's Journey Is Unique
There is no standard protocol in psychoanalysis. Even when two people share a diagnosis or a symptom, what it means in one life is never exactly what it means in another, and the treatment starts from your own history and the way you speak about what troubles you.
Interested in learning more?
Read our Guide to Psychoanalysis or Contact Us to schedule a confidential consultation.
CONTACT US
International Center for Lacanian Psychoanalysis
Jeranova ulica 5
1000 Ljubljana - Slovenia
E-mail: info@iclp.si
tel: +386 (0)41219610 (Janja Kaiser - SI, FR, HR, SRB, EN)
tel: +386 (0)64225677 (Tommaso Lonquich - EN, IT, ES)