Questions and Answers

1. What can I expect from you?

Respect for you as a person and for your unique life journey. A safe and cozy space where you can freely share your story and feel that someone is genuinely interested in hearing it. If you long for a change, we will work together to create your new identity, your new story. You can tell me anything, and you don't have to tell me everything—I can help you without knowing every twist and turn your life has taken so far. We will talk about whatever you want – school, work, women, men, (grand)parents, children, friendship, betrayal, life, death, nature, literature, philosophy, crafts, faith or unfaithfulness, sadness and hope... Or we can just sit in silence together, if that's what you feel more comfortable with. I won't judge you or evaluate you. I won't leave you if you don't answer my questions, and I won't get angry if you allow yourself to show your emotions. What awaits you is an encounter with humanity, acceptance and hope.

2. Why "therapy through stories"?

Because people have been telling stories since time immemorial. Because we all have our own unique story. A story that we live, that we tell ourselves, that we believe in. And when we say it out loud and someone (a therapist) who knows how to listen with genuine interest helps us find a new perspective, realize what our values are and what abilities help us fulfill them, our beliefs about ourselves and our story begin to change. This is the path of narrative therapy, developed in the 1970s and 1980s by Michael White and David Epston, which I have chosen for my practice because of its human, non-directive approach. I will help you create a new story (narrative) of your life so that you feel good in your world.

3. What can you help me with?

Anything that is troubling you. I specialize mainly in partner and family relationships, working with trauma, coping with loss (of a loved one, of trust, of meaning in life, of ideals, of joy...), illness, fear, identity, high sensitivity... Nothing human is alien to me. Come and see if we "click."

4. I have friends - why see a therapist?

Friends are invaluable, so discussing problems over a beer or coffee is definitely a good thing. But friends tend to judge ("I see, he's obviously a narcissist..."), give unsolicited advice ("leave him immediately"), downplay your problems ("oh, come on, that's nothing, see what I..."), or, conversely, worry about your problems too, which can make you feel guilty for bothering them... A therapist has chosen this work, is there just for you, and is professionally trained in how to ask questions and how to sensitively support you on your journey. This takes the burden off your friends, which can be difficult for them to bear, and gives you a new space to share your difficulties and discover new perspectives and solutions. 

5. What qualifications do you have?

I graduated from the Faculty of Education and am currently studying at the Prague Psychotherapy Faculty and undergoing accredited psychotherapy training. However, my main qualifications are humanity, sensitivity, empathy, the ability to listen and create a safe environment, but also the courage to face difficulties, respect for freedom, understanding of different values and approaches to life, passion for life stories, joy of sharing, faith in goodness, and a calm and patient nature. I am a court interpreter of English, so I can also conduct therapy in English if you feel more comfortable with it for any reason. I will take care of you, because "caring is more important than curing" (Ajahn Brahm).

6. Is payment or contribution from insurance companies possible?

No, (for now) I only work for direct payment (cash/QR code). In the case of long-term cooperation and serious reasons, the price can be agreed upon individually.

7. Can I cancel an appointment?

Yes, if the appointment time no longer suits you, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can offer the slot to another client. If you do not show up without notice or cancel less than 24 hours in advance, you will be charged the full amount for the session.

8. Is all information confidential?

Yes, of course. Everything that is said in the therapist's office stays there. I have never been a gossip, and as a court interpreter and future member of the Czech Association of Psychotherapists, I maintain 100% confidentiality. Trust is my highest priority, and nothing in the world would be worth losing it.