Hello,
I'm Lila (MA, MBACP, MUKCP), a registered psychotherapist and counsellor based in London, UK, with over 16 years of professional experience of working within The NHS, mental health charities, specialist Eating Disorders clinic and in private practice.
My approach is integrative, relational and tailored to client's needs. It is informed by psychodynamic and attachment theories and contemporary understanding of trauma and relationships, and it draws from my training in integrative, psychodynamic and CBT psychotherapy approaches. I have also trained extensively in working with eating disorders and obesity.
I am experienced in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, disordered eating, body image issues, self esteem, confidence, and loss and bereavement, among other issues.
In my work with clients, it's important to me to create an open and safe therapeutic relationship where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored without fear of judgment. My aim is to explore the roots of your difficulties, as well as give you some tools to manage those difficulties better and empower you to make the changes that you want.
Taking that first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life is not easy and it takes courage. I am here to support you on that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #60133
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ljiljana (Lila) Despotovic. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lila is really helpful and very caring. Over the time we have spent together she has taught me valuable tools for coping and been very understanding. I would highly recommend her. Thank you Lila
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Ljiljana (Lila) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lovely women, carefully listens and very compassionate.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Ljiljana (Lila) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Lila is compassionate, empathetic and engaging. Strikes the perfect balance between listening and posing questions, a overall great therapist! I would always recommend her.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Ljiljana (Lila) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Really lovely and considerate of other’s feelings
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Ljiljana (Lila) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Professional, easy to open up to.
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Ljiljana (Lila) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lila is a professional that is attentive to all the details and expert in communication. Definitely recommend to anybody seeking help!
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Ljiljana (Lila) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem