Guidance & Presence
Guidance & Presence — Sopotje
When what you need most is someone to walk beside you.
A confidential space for reflection, emotional clarity, and compassionate conversation. No judgement. No pressure. Just presence.
A space to be heard
Is this path for you?
This space may be right for you if you...
- are going through a period of change or uncertainty
- feel emotionally overwhelmed or mentally exhausted
- need someone who will truly listen without judgement
- are searching for greater clarity before taking your next step
- simply long for a safe space where you can pause and hear yourself again
Walking alongside
What is Sopotje?
Sopotje literally means walking alongside someone.
It reflects the essence of my work.
I don’t walk ahead of you, showing you where to go.
I don’t walk behind you, pushing you forward.
I walk beside you.
Together we create a space where you can slow down, breathe and reconnect with yourself.
A space where you are not analysed or judged, but accepted exactly as you are.
Sometimes the greatest support is not advice.
Sometimes it is simply being deeply heard.
Clarity, not instruction
My role
I am not a psychologist.
I am not a doctor.
I don’t offer diagnoses or ready-made solutions.
I offer presence.
Warm, grounded and compassionate presence.
My role is not to tell you what to do, but to accompany you as you search for your own clarity, strength and inner compass.
A lived understanding
My approach
My greatest teacher has been life itself.
Especially the experience of illness, which taught me that while we cannot always choose what happens to us, we can choose how present we are within it.
Since then, I no longer carry only my own story.
I carry a deep respect for the journeys of others.
That is why I can walk beside you with compassion, honesty and without judgement.
“When I logged onto a zoom meeting for a biofield tuning, I had very little idea what to expect. Branka and I are in very different time zones, on different continents and have never met in person. I was open to the possibility of feeling a little something beneficial, but not set on that outcome. What happened was astounding!”
Mari Bartoo Jacobson
The experience
What to expect
Each conversation is different because every person arrives with their own story. What remains the same is the space we create together.
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A welcoming conversation
We begin wherever you are today.
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Reflection
Together we explore your thoughts, emotions and questions without rushing towards solutions.
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Finding your own direction
Rather than giving advice, I support you in reconnecting with your own inner clarity and wisdom.
Good to know
Common questions
What does "Sopotje" mean?
Sopotje literally means walking alongside someone. It reflects the essence of the work: not walking ahead of you showing the way, not walking behind you pushing you forward, but walking beside you.
Is this therapy or counselling?
No. Branka is not a psychologist or a doctor and does not offer diagnoses, treatment plans or ready-made solutions. Sopotje offers compassionate presence and a confidential space for reflection. If you need clinical support, please speak to a qualified mental health professional.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in a session stays between you and Branka. The space is deliberately free of judgement, analysis and pressure.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are €60 per hour and can take place either in person or online, whichever feels more comfortable for you.
