More about me
I have enjoyed working with expatriates for 14 years, I have worked with expatriates for the past 14 years and I have come to appreciate the richness of their experiences. I was born in Slovakia and have lived and worked in the UK, Germany and Czechia and thus I have a good understanding of what it takes to transition from one environment to another in terms of study, work and life. When Czechoslovakia split into two countries in 1993, I became a foreigner overnight while living in Prague. Today, I am a Czeh citizen.
Being in a culturally mixed relationship myself has given me personal experience with the issues often faced by cross-cultural expat couples. I also enjoy working with clients from all continents, drawing on my understanding of different cultures and religions, enriched through both academic studies and extensive travels. My journeys to remote places in Asia have further broadened my perspective on the influence of religion on family ties, daily life, and societal expectations.
With my extensive professional experience in consultancy, project management, and business, I find it natural and straightforward to understand and address my clients' work-related challenges.
Seasoned therapist
I utilize the Gottman approach to assist couples in learning effective conflict management, discovering new ways to communicate and cooperate, building a positive perspective and trust, sharing fondness, and realizing their life dreams. This approach is also highly beneficial in individual therapy for clients facing their own relationship challenges.
Since 2011, I have been providing therapeutic counseling after completing a four-year training program in mindfulness psychotherapy, known as Satitherapy. This humanistic approach is grounded in empathy, client acceptance, and the healing effects of mindfulness. Additionally, I have completed foundational training in Process Oriented Psychology (POP) and training in Individual Systemics. I draw inspiration from over 40 courses and workshops in various bodywork styles, including bioenergetics, biosynthesis, and shiatsu, as well as techniques involving inner parts of the psyche, psychodrama, and theater improvisation.
Therapeutic Trainings & Courses
2022 Gottman method couples therapy Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, and CoMorbidities (J. Gottman & J.S. Gottman)
2022 Gottman method couples therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm (J. Gottman & J.S. Gottman)
2007-11 Mindfulness therapy training in Satitherapy (Atelier satiterapie)
2014-15 Foundation training in processwork (IPOP, Prague)
2017 Introduction to training in Biodynamic body psychotherapy I.,II. (M.L.Boysen, T. Morcinek)
2016/17 Introduction to Body psychotherapy I.,II.,III (R. Hoffmann, M. Ingenhousz, L. Zink, CAPZT, Prague)
2016 A "Sacred creative space" for conflict and peace (A. & A. Mindell)
2016 Case supervision workshop: Finding wisdom in outer and inner diversity (L. Arye)
2016 Communication & emotional intelligence (V. Nevolova, Prague)
2015 Dream doors to your soul's journey (M.Verny, S. Poulsen)
2013 Peace in the heart (C. Hill & C. McKenna)
2013 Investigating innner worlds (Ch. Agostini & E. Figueroa)
2013 Dreaming body (I.Verny & M. Verny)
2012 Individual systemics I. & II. (Institut fur Individual Systemik, Prague)
2012 Psychodrama (K. Hajek, Prague)
2011 Introduction to Gestalt therapy (IVGT, Prague)
2011 Movement & colors in Biosynthesis (G. Hoppe, CIB, Prague)
2011 Further steps to Biosynthesis (CIB, Prague)
2011 Meeting Biosynthesis(CIB, Prague)
2010 Focusing 1 & 2 (K. Hajek & J. Benda, Prague)
Other trainings and courses
Therapeutic body work courses
2019 Introduction to craniosacral biodynamics (Bhadrena C. Tschumi, Kavi A. Gemin, ICSB)
2017 Visceral manipulation I., II. (A. Zapletalova)
2007 Zen Touch Shiatsu I.,II.,III. (S. Koblin, ISOHA)
Theatre courses
2018 & 2019 Improvisation (A. Stankov)
2016 Free-style improvisation (S. Babcakova)
2015 & 2019 Theatre of the Opressed - Forum (M. Curdova)
2013-2014 Dialogical acting course (DAMU)