Psychotherapy, psychological writing, and digital tools for understanding yourself better.
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What is Ascent
Ascent is a founder-led psychology brand exploring how we understand ourselves, relate to our inner lives, and find meaningful forms of support
Introduction
Jelena Živanović
Psychologist · psychotherapist in training
OLI integrative psychodynamic psychotherapy · work under supervision
About OLI trainingAscent is where I bring my work and ideas together, with a focus on human experience, reflection, and thoughtful ways of supporting both.
More about meSometimes life continues to function on the outside while something inside feels distant, overwhelmed, stuck, or difficult to understand. Psychotherapy creates space to slow down, notice what is happening, and explore it with another person.
Learn about psychotherapyUvid helps clients find a therapist and therapists introduce their work and organise appointments.
Explore UvidMindTrails is a developing mental-health experience built around guided walking and psychological reflection. Choose what you want to explore, choose how long you want to walk, and receive prompts designed to help you slow down, notice, and reflect.
Explore MindTrailsNotes and essays on emotion, embodiment, relationships, work, nature, psychotherapy, and the sometimes uncomfortable process of understanding ourselves better.
Functioning & Feeling
What looks like exceptionally high standards is often just a very low tolerance for being seen while you're still becoming competent.
September 2026 9 min read02Work & Identity
When even stillness gets measured by what it enables afterward, rest quietly stops being rest and starts being another item on the list.
September 2026 6 min read03Movement & Reflection
What years of walking have made me curious about: what happens to our attention, our conversations, and our inner experience when the body begins to move.
August 2026 8 min readGet in touch to check availability and arrange a first meeting.
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