Within the project 'Step by Step: Empowerment and Reintegration Through Psychotherapy', implemented by the Lea Bar Shelter with financial support granted through the sub-grant program of the Women's Rights Center, under the project 'Institutionalization of Quality Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services for Violence Survivors II', funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), we hereby publish a Public Call for the formation of a participant group in the program of free psychotherapy sessions.

Who is this programme for:

The programme is open to all women and girls in need of support, with the aim of providing professional support in overcoming the consequences of traumatic experiences, as well as empowering women and girls with experience of violence throughout their recovery, rebuilding a sense of safety and reintegration.

Throughout the duration of the project, participants will also have access to ongoing, free psychological support provided by the Association’s psychologist, offering an additional space for conversation, support and empowerment in accordance with their individual needs.

The programme includes:

  • 5 free group psychotherapy sessions, led by Nataša Nikolić, BA in Social Work and certified family therapist.
  • Free individual psychological support throughout the duration of the programme.

The free psychotherapy sessions will take place in a safe, supportive and confidential environment, at the premises of Lea Bar Association.

📅 Date and time of the first session: 10 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.

📩 Applications are open until 8 October 2026.
Applications should be submitted via email: skloniste.leabar@gmail.com

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Related project: Step by Step – Through Psychotherapy to Empowerment and Reintegration