I am a clinical counsellor, relationship and TRTP certified practitioner, internationally certified results coach, and a facilitator of the PREPARE / ENRICH program.
I have over 10 years of experience as a counsellor and have been a member of the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) since January 2018.
I specialise in relationship counselling, TRTP Trauma Processing, Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling and Pre-Marital Counselling.
I am available for in-person sessions at Rivers of Yarrambat Health Centre near Greensborough, and via Zoom on Mondays to Saturdays.
Good counselling is an experience of safety, connection and deeper understanding. It is a process of self-exploration, and an opportunity for learning and development for anyone who is open.
Everyone holds the key to their own success, and everyone has the potential to heal, grow and succeed.
I provide a supportive and judgment-free space for you to explore and reflect on your life experiences.
The core of my work stems from a Person Centred Approach. I attune to your emotions, gaining insight into your inner world and how it shapes your relationship with yourself and others.
I encourage your self-exploration, creativity and imagination, to help you feel more liberated and connected to your authentic self.
When appropriate, I also challenge your unhelpful thought patterns.
I provide guidance that increases your motivation, creates hope and builds self-esteem. This leads to more self-acceptance and personal development.
When we work together I help you:
For Individual Counselling,
I integrate a number of techniques rooted in modalities such as Internal Family System (IFS), Motivational interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy (NT), Solution Focused Approach (SF), Existential Approach and Art Therapy, depending on client’s personal styles, their needs and level of engagement.
For Couples Counselling,
I integrate Systemic, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic Approaches based on Attachment theory and techniques developed by Gottman and Gottman.
I help you clarify your needs, challenges and problems.
I guide you to find the best solutions.
You will feel relief, peace, strength, and genuine optimism to move forward in your life.
Are you ready for an inspiring journey of discovery?
I help you to feel safe and trust yourself.
I empathise with you and accept you.
I am non-judgemental and open to what you bring.
I encourage you to share your inner thoughts and feelings.
I work with you in an equal partnership.
Together we negotiate the goals for your counselling and customise a plan for you.
I check in with you about what you want and need, and motivate you to reach your goals.
You can use our relationship as a model for effective communication.
Togeteher we reflect on the quality of this connection.
I give you feedback and insights about how you can connect better with other people authentically.
I encourage your self-exploration, creativity and imagination.
Explore topics that are most important to you.
I offer you validation, guidance, respect, compassion and when appropriate I challenge you.
I offer tools to help you reflect, and feedback that helps you understand your relationship with yourself, other people and with the world.
I help you clarify your needs and challenges.
I guide you to find the best solutions.
I offer tools that empower you to be more confident and self reliant.
I provide guidance that increases your motivation and builds self-esteem.
You will feel relief, peace and optimism to move forward with excitement and joy.
My journey to becoming a counsellor was driven by a deep curiosity about life, human behavior, and our ability to build meaningful relationships.
Both my personal and professional experiences have shaped the skills I bring to my work with clients. With a scientific background in chemistry, I developed qualities such as curiosity, precision, practicality, and analytical thinking, skills that are invaluable in helping individuals find clarity and solutions to their challenges.
Having lived in multiple countries, I have had the privilege of experiencing diverse cultures firsthand. I grew up in Slovakia, spent 15 years in the UK as a student and resident, and migrated to Australia in 2009. These experiences have fostered my cultural awareness and sensitivity, allowing me to connect with people from various backgrounds with understanding and empathy.
For over 20 years, I have been married to my Australian husband, and together we have two inspiring teenage children. Navigating family life within two culturally distinct extended families has deepened my appreciation for the complexities of relationships, parenting, and personal growth.
Since 2002, I have supported individuals with a range of challenges and complex needs, working in both private and public settings, including in-home support. My professional experience includes providing therapeutic services for organizations such as Relationships Australia, Melbourne City Mission, Thriving Youth Australia, Gambler’s Help, Doncare, Banyule Community Health, New View Psychology, and LifeWorks.
I trained as a Therapeutic Counsellor in the UK in 2002.
I continued developing my skills in Australia, where I studied and graduated in Applied Psychology in 2015 and then Integrated Couples Counselling in 2017.
I am a clinical member of PACFA association and comply with Ethical standards.
I regularly attend Professional Development Trainings and engage in clinical supervisions to assure the highest quality of service.
