Portrait of Jana Szomolanyiova

Experienced with expat life

My journey began in Slovakia, and I have since lived and worked in the UK, Germany and Czechia – so I know first-hand what it means to adapt to a new environment for study, work and life.

When Czechoslovakia split in 1993, I became a foreigner overnight while living in Prague – an experience that shaped my understanding of identity and belonging.

Cross-cultural perspective

  • Culturally mixed relationships: Being in a multicultural relationship myself, I understand the challenges cross-cultural couples face and support them with empathy and practical advice.
  • Global clientele: I work with clients from many continents, drawing on knowledge of cultures and religions gained through academic study and extensive travel.
  • Broadened perspective: Journeys to remote regions of the world have deepened my awareness of how religion shapes family dynamics and social expectations.
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About Me

mindfulness-based therapy combined with a broad range of approaches
  • 2011in practice since
  • 15 yearssupporting expats
  • 4 countrieslived and worked in
  • 3 languagesEnglish · Czech · Slovak

I have been providing therapeutic counselling since 2011, after completing training in mindfulness psychotherapy (Satitherapy). This humanistic approach is grounded in empathy, acceptance and the healing effect of mindfulness. I have also completed foundation training in Process Oriented Psychology and training in Individual Systemics, and I draw inspiration from more than 40 courses and workshops – including work with inner parts of the psyche, psychodrama, theatre improvisation and various bodywork styles.

In couples counselling, I use the Gottman Method to help couples manage conflict, find new ways to communicate and cooperate, build trust and fondness, and realise their life dreams. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. The same know-how also supports individual clients in relationship counselling.

As an expat myself, I understand the challenges of adapting to new countries and cultures. This personal perspective helps me support expats and cross-cultural couples as they navigate international life and relationships.

With my extensive professional background in consultancy, project management and business, I find it natural to understand and address my clients' work-related challenges.

Therapeutic Trainings & Courses

key trainings highlighted
  • 2022Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2: Assessment, Intervention and Co-Morbidities (J. Gottman & J. S. Gottman)
  • 2022Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm (J. Gottman & J. S. Gottman)
  • 2017Introduction to Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy I, II (M. L. Boysen, T. Morcinek)
  • 2016/17Introduction to Body Psychotherapy I, II, III (R. Hoffmann, M. Ingenhousz, L. Zink, CAPZT, Prague)
  • 2016A "Sacred creative space" for conflict and peace (A. & A. Mindell)
  • 2016Case supervision workshop: Finding wisdom in outer and inner diversity (L. Arye)
  • 2016Communication & emotional intelligence (V. Nevolová, Prague)
  • 2015Dream doors to your soul's journey (M. Verny, S. Poulsen)
  • 2014–15Foundation training in Processwork (IPOP, Prague)
  • 2013Peace in the heart (C. Hill & C. McKenna)
  • 2013Investigating inner worlds (Ch. Agostini & E. Figueroa)
  • 2013Dreaming body (I. Verny & M. Verny)
  • 2012Individual Systemics I & II (Institut für Individual Systemik, Prague)
  • 2012Psychodrama (K. Hájek, Prague)
  • 2011Introduction to Gestalt therapy (IVGT, Prague)
  • 2011Movement & colours in Biosynthesis (G. Hoppe, CIB, Prague)
  • 2011Further steps to Biosynthesis (CIB, Prague)
  • 2011Meeting Biosynthesis (CIB, Prague)
  • 2010Focusing 1 & 2 (K. Hájek & J. Benda, Prague)
  • 2007–11Mindfulness therapy training in Satitherapy (Atelier satiterapie)

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