Ivana Jeremic (professional Volleyball Player, first finnish League)

Berit has been my sport psychologist during the first part of my professional volleyball career, which I recently started. As an unexperienced athlete in the world of professionalism, I sought help from her as from someone who has already been though everything that I was experiencing at the moment. Berit, as an experienced ex pro volleyball player was able to relate to all my struggles and to give me advices that were really helpful. For me, it was really important to work with someone who can relate to everything I was feeling and understand the level of it. Berit not only understood but walked me though the whole process and taught me that the way I was feeling was nothing extraordinary. All of that was normal as long I accept to share the way I feel with her, so she can help.

She is very capable and understandable person, whose job was not only to help me in the moments I struggles as an athlete, but also to be available to me at any time and help me prepare for the times of struggle. Every time I would meet with her, she would make sure she got everything negative out me. She taught me how to control my emotions and stop neglecting them. From her, I’ve learned that is normal to feel the way I felt sometimes, as long as I understand how I can use that in a good way. 

Berit was always available when I needed her. She puts our priority in front of everything and cares to be there for us (athletes). Few times I’ve meet with her over the video call, were the key times for me. It was always before some big event which was exactly when I needed someone like her the most. She would walk me through my thoughts and emotions and taught me how to control them. I’ve meet with Berit a few times, as be both agreed that this whole process can take some time and that my process requires cooperation. I would highly suggest Berit to everyone who is struggling with the new experience and their own emotions. She is always there to support and open our eyes in a good way. I’ve really had a good experience with her, and I’ve stayed in touch with her for the future purposes.