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Clinical psychologist and supervisor of Elpida teams

PhDr. Petra Menclová, Ph.D.

PhDr. Petra Menclová, Ph.D. is an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in comprehensive diagnostics and psychotherapy. She graduated in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague, where she also passed the state rigorous examination (PhDr.) in the field of clinical psychology. She expanded her professional education with a postgraduate doctoral study (Ph.D.) at the 1st Faculty of Medicine in Prague, focusing on medical psychology and psychopathology. As a certified clinical psychologist with comprehensive training in psychotherapy (Rogerian training), she holds a second postgraduate certification. She gained her professional experience as a chief clinical psychologist and supervisor of specialised training at the Kosmonosy Psychiatric Hospital, as well as during internships in renowned institutions such as the General University Hospital in Prague, Thomayer Hospital, RIAPS Prague, the Meridian Clinic, and the Health and Care Clinic. As a professional guarantor and supervisor for clinical psychology, she focuses on multidisciplinary connections in therapy, including psychosomatic illnesses, psychology in sexology, and psychological aspects of neurological diseases. She is actively involved in psychological research and is the author and co-author of dozens of lectures and publications in professional journals. Furthermore, she was appointed to an expert committee of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, confirming her commitment to high standards in the field of clinical psychology.

Clinical psychologist and supervisor of Elpida teams

PhDr. Petra Menclová, Ph.D.

PhDr. Petra Menclová, Ph.D. is an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in comprehensive diagnostics and psychotherapy. She graduated in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague, where she also passed the state rigorous examination (PhDr.) in the field of clinical psychology. She expanded her professional education with a postgraduate doctoral study (Ph.D.) at the 1st Faculty of Medicine in Prague, focusing on medical psychology and psychopathology. As a certified clinical psychologist with comprehensive training in psychotherapy (Rogerian training), she holds a second postgraduate certification. She gained her professional experience as a chief clinical psychologist and supervisor of specialised training at the Kosmonosy Psychiatric Hospital, as well as during internships in renowned institutions such as the General University Hospital in Prague, Thomayer Hospital, RIAPS Prague, the Meridian Clinic, and the Health and Care Clinic. As a professional guarantor and supervisor for clinical psychology, she focuses on multidisciplinary connections in therapy, including psychosomatic illnesses, psychology in sexology, and psychological aspects of neurological diseases. She is actively involved in psychological research and is the author and co-author of dozens of lectures and publications in professional journals. Furthermore, she was appointed to an expert committee of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, confirming her commitment to high standards in the field of clinical psychology.

Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist

PhDr. Markéta Hrdličková, Ph.D.

She graduated in psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, where she subsequently passed her rigorous and doctoral state examinations. She completed a five-year training course in group psychoanalytic psychotherapy (IAPSA) and subsequently in couple and family psychoanalytic psychotherapy (IPART). She completed her residency in clinical psychology (IPVZ). She also gained her education abroad (Tavistock and Anna Freud Centre in London, NMT, Houston, USA). For a long time, she worked at the Thomayer University Hospital, focusing on the diagnosis and therapy of children and their families affected by traumatic experiences (CAN syndrome, domestic violence, parental substance abuse, foster care). She systematically cooperates with the Authority for Social and Legal Protection of Children (OSPOD), courts, and the Police of the Czech Republic. She has participated in several international projects focusing on the issue of trauma and especially violence in the context of healthcare. She is involved in lecturing and the standardisation of methods that contribute to the early detection of violence. She has long run a private psychological practice and volunteers for Bílý kruh bezpečí (White Circle of Safety). She works at Elpira as a supervisor.

Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist

PhDr. Markéta Hrdličková, Ph.D.

She graduated in psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, where she subsequently passed her rigorous and doctoral state examinations. She completed a five-year training course in group psychoanalytic psychotherapy (IAPSA) and subsequently in couple and family psychoanalytic psychotherapy (IPART). She completed her residency in clinical psychology (IPVZ). She also gained her education abroad (Tavistock and Anna Freud Centre in London, NMT, Houston, USA). For a long time, she worked at the Thomayer University Hospital, focusing on the diagnosis and therapy of children and their families affected by traumatic experiences (CAN syndrome, domestic violence, parental substance abuse, foster care). She systematically cooperates with the Authority for Social and Legal Protection of Children (OSPOD), courts, and the Police of the Czech Republic. She has participated in several international projects focusing on the issue of trauma and especially violence in the context of healthcare. She is involved in lecturing and the standardisation of methods that contribute to the early detection of violence. She has long run a private psychological practice and volunteers for Bílý kruh bezpečí (White Circle of Safety). She works at Elpira as a supervisor.

Psychologist

Dr Václav Mertin, PhD

With 45 years of experience in educational and psychological counselling, he is a psychologist at our clinic. For more than 30 years, he was a teacher in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, where he focused on educational, school and counselling psychology. As a psychologist, he collaborates with the Authority for Social and Legal Protection of Children (OSPOD) and also works as a school psychologist. His expertise is psychology in education, especially the individualisation of the educational approach to children, learning and behavioural difficulties, children's entry into school, homeschooling, and counselling for parents. He is the author of many professional and popular publications.

Psychologist

PhDr Václav Mertin

With 45 years of experience in educational and psychological counselling, he is a psychologist at our clinic. For more than 30 years, he was a teacher in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, where he focused on educational, school and counselling psychology. As a psychologist, he collaborates with the Authority for Social and Legal Protection of Children (OSPOD) and also works as a school psychologist. His expertise is psychology in education, especially the individualisation of the educational approach to children, learning and behavioural difficulties, children's entry into school, homeschooling, and counselling for parents. He is the author of many professional and popular publications.

Psychologist

Dr Václav Mertin, PhD

With 45 years of experience in educational and psychological counselling, he is a psychologist at our clinic. For more than 30 years, he was a teacher in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, where he focused on educational, school and counselling psychology. As a psychologist, he collaborates with the Authority for Social and Legal Protection of Children (OSPOD) and also works as a school psychologist. His expertise is psychology in education, especially the individualisation of the educational approach to children, learning and behavioural difficulties, children's entry into school, homeschooling, and counselling for parents. He is the author of many professional and popular publications.

Psychologist

Markéta Holátková, MA

A graduate of the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies and a trainee in psychodynamic psychotherapeutic training, she has been working as a psychologist since 2021. She completed internships at the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the University Hospital in Olomouc, at the center for secondary prevention and addiction treatment at the Military Hospital in Olomouc, and at the day clinic for neurotic disorders at the ESET Clinic. She focuses on individual and group therapy. In her work, she is drawn to an integrative approach to the client, utilizing CBT and mindfulness techniques according to individual needs. She works with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, low self-esteem, problematic relationships with food, self-harm, problematic relationships with loved ones and their surroundings, difficulties in communication, establishing and maintaining relationships, perfectionism, bullying at school and in the workplace, and stress related to studies and work. She is a candidate member of the Czech Association for Psychotherapy, and her work is under both individual and group supervision.

Psychologist

Markéta Holátková, MA

A graduate of the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies and a trainee in psychodynamic psychotherapeutic training, she has been working as a psychologist since 2021. She completed internships at the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the University Hospital in Olomouc, at the center for secondary prevention and addiction treatment at the Military Hospital in Olomouc, and at the day clinic for neurotic disorders at the ESET Clinic. She focuses on individual and group therapy. In her work, she is drawn to an integrative approach to the client, utilizing CBT and mindfulness techniques according to individual needs. She works with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, low self-esteem, problematic relationships with food, self-harm, problematic relationships with loved ones and their surroundings, difficulties in communication, establishing and maintaining relationships, perfectionism, bullying at school and in the workplace, and stress related to studies and work. She is a candidate member of the Czech Association for Psychotherapy, and her work is under both individual and group supervision.

Psychologist

Kateřina Fibichová, MA

Kateřina is a graduate of a Master's degree in Psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. She is a trainee in CBT training. In addition to psychotherapy, she focuses mainly on educational psychology and psychodiagnostics. She gained experience working with children and adolescents, among others, at the National Institute of Mental Health, in the role of a crisis intervention volunteer at the General University Hospital in Prague (VFN), in the children's psychiatric hospital in Liberec, in the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, and in the Central Military Hospital (ÚVN). When working with clients, she mainly uses proven cognitive-behavioral methods and works with clients on any topic that is important to them, whether it is stress management, relationship difficulties, anxiety, social phobias, depressive disorders or sleep disorders.

Psychologist

Kateřina Fibichová, MA

Kateřina is a graduate of a Master's degree in Psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. She is a trainee in CBT training. In addition to psychotherapy, she focuses mainly on educational psychology and psychodiagnostics. She gained experience working with children and adolescents, among others, at the National Institute of Mental Health, in the role of a crisis intervention volunteer at the General University Hospital in Prague (VFN), in the children's psychiatric hospital in Liberec, in the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, and in the Central Military Hospital (ÚVN). When working with clients, she mainly uses proven cognitive-behavioral methods and works with clients on any topic that is important to them, whether it is stress management, relationship difficulties, anxiety, social phobias, depressive disorders or sleep disorders.

Psychologist

Veronika Giunta, MA

I graduated in psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies and am a trainee in psychodynamic psychotherapeutic training. I gained experience during professional internships, for example at the Psychosomatic Clinic, the National Institute of Mental Health, in an educational and psychological counselling centre, and at a primary school with a school psychologist. I continuously educate myself in my work and participate in professional courses and seminars focusing, among other things, on eating disorders, work with children and adolescents, and family diagnostics and therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adult clients, drawing primarily on a psychodynamic approach, which I perceive as a path to deeper self-knowledge and understanding of internal connections. An empathetic and respectful approach is close to me, and I also use cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques in my work. I focus on anxiety-depressive difficulties, issues of self-worth and self-knowledge, burnout syndrome, and themes of motherhood and parenting. I am a candidate member of CFesk.

Psychologist

Veronika Giunta, MA

I graduated in psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies and am a trainee in psychodynamic psychotherapeutic training. I gained experience during professional internships, for example at the Psychosomatic Clinic, the National Institute of Mental Health, in an educational and psychological counselling centre, and at a primary school with a school psychologist. I continuously educate myself in my work and participate in professional courses and seminars focusing, among other things, on eating disorders, work with children and adolescents, and family diagnostics and therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adult clients, drawing primarily on a psychodynamic approach, which I perceive as a path to deeper self-knowledge and understanding of internal connections. An empathetic and respectful approach is close to me, and I also use cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques in my work. I focus on anxiety-depressive difficulties, issues of self-worth and self-knowledge, burnout syndrome, and themes of motherhood and parenting. I am a candidate member of CFesk.

Therapist and special education teacher

Radana Wagenknechtová, PhD

She graduated in special education from the Faculty of Education at Charles University. She has many years of experience working with children with special needs of all age groups. During her professional life, she has completed a number of specialized psychological and pedagogical courses and internships. For example, focusing on working with children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, bullying, and personal development. She holds a "Professional Coach" certificate from CoEdu, an advanced course in neuro-linguistic programming, training in dream interpretation using the Daseinsanalytic method, a course in Montessori pedagogy, etc. She is currently undergoing a five-year psychotherapeutic Daseinsanalytic training at the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. She works based on a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach, which strictly adheres to the immediate facticity of human existence. This allows her to fully respect the distinct uniqueness of each individual and thereby avoid any manipulative behavior.

Therapist and special education teacher

Radana Wagenknechtová, PhD

She graduated in special education from the Faculty of Education at Charles University. She has many years of experience working with children with special needs of all age groups. During her professional life, she has completed a number of specialized psychological and pedagogical courses and internships. For example, focusing on working with children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, bullying, and personal development. She holds a "Professional Coach" certificate from CoEdu, an advanced course in neuro-linguistic programming, training in dream interpretation using the Daseinsanalytic method, a course in Montessori pedagogy, etc. She is currently undergoing a five-year psychotherapeutic Daseinsanalytic training at the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. She works based on a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach, which strictly adheres to the immediate facticity of human existence. This allows her to fully respect the distinct uniqueness of each individual and thereby avoid any manipulative behavior.

Psychologist

Eliška Mifková, MA

She completed her bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, and her master's degree in single-major psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. Since 2022, she has been dedicated to working with families and children, including the psychological diagnostics of children and adolescents. In her psychological practice, she has encountered the issues of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, behavioural difficulties, emotional and anxiety disorders, and, last but not least, various complicated and demanding family situations that affect children and their development. She has also worked with families of children in foster care. She is in her third year of training in Gestalt psychotherapy. She completed a course in complete crisis intervention and a course to become a psychologist in healthcare.

Psychologist

Mgr Eliška Šlajsová

She completed her bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, and her master's degree in single-major psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. Since 2022, she has been dedicated to working with families and children, including the psychological diagnostics of children and adolescents. In her psychological practice, she has encountered the issues of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, behavioural difficulties, emotional and anxiety disorders, and, last but not least, various complicated and demanding family situations that affect children and their development. She has also worked with families of children in foster care. She is in her third year of training in Gestalt psychotherapy. She completed a course in complete crisis intervention and a course to become a psychologist in healthcare.

Psychologist

Eliška Šlajsová, MA

She completed her bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, and her master's degree in single-major psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. Since 2022, she has been dedicated to working with families and children, including the psychological diagnostics of children and adolescents. In her psychological practice, she has encountered the issues of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, behavioural difficulties, emotional and anxiety disorders, and, last but not least, various complicated and demanding family situations that affect children and their development. She has also worked with families of children in foster care. She is in her third year of training in Gestalt psychotherapy. She completed a course in complete crisis intervention and a course to become a psychologist in healthcare.

Psychologist, Online only

Dominika Krupařová, MA

Dominika graduated with a Master's degree in single-major psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. She has completed a five-year psychotherapeutic training in the psychodynamic direction and has been providing individual therapeutic counselling since 2023. In addition to individual therapy, her main area of interest is sports psychology, where she focuses primarily on mental coaching for athletes and lecturing. She has been dedicated to sports psychology since 2021, when she began working under the supervision of Marian Jelínek, who remains her mentor to this day. She is part of the lecturing team for the MSc Mental Coaching in Sport and Business programme at Newton University. Together with Marian Jelínek and colleagues from sports psychology, she is the co-author of the Car Coaching manual, which was created for young athletes and their parents. She also currently collaborates with the Australian snowboard cross team, Mt. Buller Race Club. She is a candidate member of the Czech Association for Psychotherapy.

Psychologist, Online only

Dominika Krupařová, MA

Dominika graduated with a Master's degree in single-major psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. She has completed a five-year psychotherapeutic training in the psychodynamic direction and has been providing individual therapeutic counselling since 2023. In addition to individual therapy, her main area of interest is sports psychology, where she focuses primarily on mental coaching for athletes and lecturing. She has been dedicated to sports psychology since 2021, when she began working under the supervision of Marian Jelínek, who remains her mentor to this day. She is part of the lecturing team for the MSc Mental Coaching in Sport and Business programme at Newton University. Together with Marian Jelínek and colleagues from sports psychology, she is the co-author of the Car Coaching manual, which was created for young athletes and their parents. She also currently collaborates with the Australian snowboard cross team, Mt. Buller Race Club. She is a candidate member of the Czech Association for Psychotherapy.

Clinical psychologist

Simona Dejdarova, MA

Mgr. Dejdarová graduated in single-major psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, and in 2002 she completed her attestation in clinical psychology at the Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education (IPVZ). Concurrently, she completed a five-year self-experiential and a two-year theoretical part of training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Institute of Applied Psychoanalysis. For many years she has worked as a psychologist with children with progressive muscular disease and their families, and has also long been dedicated to the early mother-child relationship during pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and infancy. She has worked as a school psychologist, a psychologist in a non-profit organisation for families affected by domestic violence, and at the Safety Line Crisis Centre. In recent years, she has also focused on psychosomatics and bodily experience. At Elpira, she provides psychological counselling, diagnostics, and therapy.

Clinical psychologist

Simona Dejdarova, MA

Mgr. Dejdarová graduated in single-major psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, and in 2002 she completed her attestation in clinical psychology at the Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education (IPVZ). Concurrently, she completed a five-year self-experiential and a two-year theoretical part of training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Institute of Applied Psychoanalysis. For many years she has worked as a psychologist with children with progressive muscular disease and their families, and has also long been dedicated to the early mother-child relationship during pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and infancy. She has worked as a school psychologist, a psychologist in a non-profit organisation for families affected by domestic violence, and at the Safety Line Crisis Centre. In recent years, she has also focused on psychosomatics and bodily experience. At Elpira, she provides psychological counselling, diagnostics, and therapy.

Psychologist

Ingrid Štefanová, MA

She studied psychology at Trnava University and has been working with children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 for over 12 years. She is completing self-experience training in daseinsanalytic psychotherapy, which expands her professional skills and enables her to understand her clients' needs more deeply. She specialises in working with children in challenging life situations, often associated with anxiety, educational difficulties or complex family circumstances. In her work, she draws on experience from her practice, where she is dedicated to both psychodiagnostics and individual support for children and their families. She strives to find a unique way with each child and family to find solutions to difficulties and open up space for change. She believes that even in challenging moments, new possibilities can be discovered that help develop potential and strengthen confidence in one's own abilities.

Psychologist

Ingrid Štefanová, MA

She studied psychology at Trnava University and has been working with children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 for over 12 years. She is completing self-experience training in daseinsanalytic psychotherapy, which expands her professional skills and enables her to understand her clients' needs more deeply. She specialises in working with children in challenging life situations, often associated with anxiety, educational difficulties or complex family circumstances. In her work, she draws on experience from her practice, where she is dedicated to both psychodiagnostics and individual support for children and their families. She strives to find a unique way with each child and family to find solutions to difficulties and open up space for change. She believes that even in challenging moments, new possibilities can be discovered that help develop potential and strengthen confidence in one's own abilities.

Psychologist

Karolína Mikesková, MA

Karolína graduated with a Master's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. She is currently a trainee in a comprehensive psychotherapeutic training in systemic approach (SFBT) under the Narratio Institute, and has been running her own therapeutic practice since 2023. In her therapeutic work, she specialises primarily in adolescents and young adults, and no topic is foreign to her. She has years of experience in direct work with children with ASD, as well as experience as a school psychologist and various internships during her studies (e.g. Central Military Hospital, Riaps, Children's Crisis Centre). Alongside her practice, Karolína also works in a pedagogical-psychological counseling centre. She works under regular supervision and continuously educates herself in both diagnostics and psychotherapy.

Psychologist

Karolína Mikesková, MA

Karolína graduated with a Master's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. She is currently a trainee in a comprehensive psychotherapeutic training in systemic approach (SFBT) under the Narratio Institute, and has been running her own therapeutic practice since 2023. In her therapeutic work, she specialises primarily in adolescents and young adults, and no topic is foreign to her. She has years of experience in direct work with children with ASD, as well as experience as a school psychologist and various internships during her studies (e.g. Central Military Hospital, Riaps, Children's Crisis Centre). Alongside her practice, Karolína also works in a pedagogical-psychological counseling centre. She works under regular supervision and continuously educates herself in both diagnostics and psychotherapy.

Psychologist

Markéta Mikulcová, MA

She graduated in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts at Palacký University in Olomouc. She has completed training in comprehensive crisis intervention and crisis intervention specifically focused on children. In the context of school issues and working with children and parents, she completed courses in Adlerian psychology. She gained professional experience during clinical internships at the Military Hospital in Olomouc, Pardubice Hospital, and at the outpatient clinic for child clinical psychology at Thomayer Hospital. For several years, she also worked as a primary prevention lecturer in primary schools and as a psychologist in a pedagogical-psychological counselling centre. Currently, she is a trainee in integrative psychotherapy with a focus on psychosomatics, where working with the body is a natural part of the therapeutic process. She also works at a psychotherapeutic clinic as a healthcare psychologist, working with adult and adolescent clients. Furthermore, she supports families during challenging events and in resolving childcare issues. In her work, she is guided by respect for the uniqueness of each individual and the belief that change is possible when a person has a safe space to be themselves.

Psychologist

Markéta Mikulcová, MA

She graduated in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts at Palacký University in Olomouc. She has completed training in comprehensive crisis intervention and crisis intervention specifically focused on children. In the context of school issues and working with children and parents, she completed courses in Adlerian psychology. She gained professional experience during clinical internships at the Military Hospital in Olomouc, Pardubice Hospital, and at the outpatient clinic for child clinical psychology at Thomayer Hospital. For several years, she also worked as a primary prevention lecturer in primary schools and as a psychologist in a pedagogical-psychological counselling centre. Currently, she is a trainee in integrative psychotherapy with a focus on psychosomatics, where working with the body is a natural part of the therapeutic process. She also works at a psychotherapeutic clinic as a healthcare psychologist, working with adult and adolescent clients. Furthermore, she supports families during challenging events and in resolving childcare issues. In her work, she is guided by respect for the uniqueness of each individual and the belief that change is possible when a person has a safe space to be themselves.

Psychologist

Ivanna Koperlian, MA

A graduate of a Master's degree in Psychology from a university in Ukraine, recognised by Charles University in Prague. She works in private practice and at a Ukrainian psychological centre, where she works with children and adolescents. She focuses on supporting children and adolescents going through periods of anxiety, depression, emotional instability, low self-esteem, self-harm, challenging behaviour, and ADHD. She helps children and young people to better understand their own emotions, manage stress, and develop self-control, communication, and healthy self-image skills. In her work, she applies the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She also provides consultations to parents in the areas of parental guidance, boundary setting, and supporting the child's emotional development. She has completed a one-year course in the basics of psychiatry and continues her ongoing education in the field of CBT and child psychotherapy. Her approach is empathetic, respectful, and focused on finding practical solutions that help both child and parents feel safer, more confident, and happier.

Psychologist

Ivanna Koperlian, MA

A graduate of a Master's degree in Psychology from a university in Ukraine, recognised by Charles University in Prague. She works in private practice and at a Ukrainian psychological centre, where she works with children and adolescents. She focuses on supporting children and adolescents going through periods of anxiety, depression, emotional instability, low self-esteem, self-harm, challenging behaviour, and ADHD. She helps children and young people to better understand their own emotions, manage stress, and develop self-control, communication, and healthy self-image skills. In her work, she applies the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She also provides consultations to parents in the areas of parental guidance, boundary setting, and supporting the child's emotional development. She has completed a one-year course in the basics of psychiatry and continues her ongoing education in the field of CBT and child psychotherapy. Her approach is empathetic, respectful, and focused on finding practical solutions that help both child and parents feel safer, more confident, and happier.

Psychologist

Valeriia Zinoveva, MA

Mgr. Valeriia Zinoveva graduated with a single-subject degree in Psychology, obtaining an Mgr. degree, and also holds a master's degree (Mgr.) in Andragogy with a focus on adult education. She works as a psychologist in a pedagogical-psychological counseling centre, where she specializes primarily in working with children and adolescents. In her practice, she focuses on the diagnosis of cognitive abilities, learning and behavioural difficulties, and assessment of school readiness. She collaborates with schools, educators, and parents, helping to find clear and functional ways of supporting every child. She has completed a crisis intervention course, a sandtray therapy course, and an international training program in integrative psychotherapeutic approach. She continuously educates herself and expands her professional competences in her work. "In my work, I draw on an integrative approach, which allows me to tailor the cooperation to the individual needs of each client. I believe that every child and adolescent has their own resources and potential – sometimes it is just necessary to create a safe space where they can discover and develop them. Trust, respect, and a sense of safety are important to me. I strive to create an environment in which children and their parents can feel accepted and understood, and together we look for concrete steps that make sense in everyday life." She speaks Czech and Russian.

Psychologist

Valeriia Zinoveva, MA

Mgr. Valeriia Zinoveva graduated with a single-subject degree in Psychology, obtaining an Mgr. degree, and also holds a master's degree (Mgr.) in Andragogy with a focus on adult education. She works as a psychologist in a pedagogical-psychological counseling centre, where she specializes primarily in working with children and adolescents. In her practice, she focuses on the diagnosis of cognitive abilities, learning and behavioural difficulties, and assessment of school readiness. She collaborates with schools, educators, and parents, helping to find clear and functional ways of supporting every child. She has completed a crisis intervention course, a sandtray therapy course, and an international training program in integrative psychotherapeutic approach. She continuously educates herself and expands her professional competences in her work. "In my work, I draw on an integrative approach, which allows me to tailor the cooperation to the individual needs of each client. I believe that every child and adolescent has their own resources and potential – sometimes it is just necessary to create a safe space where they can discover and develop them. Trust, respect, and a sense of safety are important to me. I strive to create an environment in which children and their parents can feel accepted and understood, and together we look for concrete steps that make sense in everyday life." She speaks Czech and Russian.

Child therapist under supervision

Karolína Hanušová, BSc

Karolína is currently a trainee in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) training at Odyssea. She gained her professional experience during a number of jobs and internships, for example at the National Institute of Mental Health (mood disorders department), the General University Hospital in Prague (addiction treatment), the Louny Child Psychiatric Hospital, the Children's Crisis Centre, and the RIAPS Crisis Centre. She has also worked as a lecturer in long-term primary prevention and as a professional guide in adaptation courses. In addition to her therapeutic focus, Karolína continuously educates herself in complementary methods – she has completed a course in complete crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, MBCT (mindfulness), and an accredited coaching course. In her work with clients, she emphasises cognitive-behavioural procedures and an individual approach to topics. In her work, she focuses on supporting children and adolescents in managing anxiety, depression, emotional instability, or self-esteem issues. She helps them better understand their own emotions and develop skills for a healthy self-image. She also has experience working with children with selective mutism, where she mainly uses cognitive-behavioural therapeutic methods that help children gradually overcome communication barriers and strengthen their sense of security in social situations. Furthermore, she also offers consultations for parents in the area of educational guidance and support for the child's emotional development. In these, she naturally combines professional knowledge with her own practical experience from raising her son.

Child therapist under supervision

Karolína Hanušová, BSc

Karolína is currently a trainee in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) training at Odyssea. She gained her professional experience during a number of jobs and internships, for example at the National Institute of Mental Health (mood disorders department), the General University Hospital in Prague (addiction treatment), the Louny Child Psychiatric Hospital, the Children's Crisis Centre, and the RIAPS Crisis Centre. She has also worked as a lecturer in long-term primary prevention and as a professional guide in adaptation courses. In addition to her therapeutic focus, Karolína continuously educates herself in complementary methods – she has completed a course in complete crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, MBCT (mindfulness), and an accredited coaching course. In her work with clients, she emphasises cognitive-behavioural procedures and an individual approach to topics. In her work, she focuses on supporting children and adolescents in managing anxiety, depression, emotional instability, or self-esteem issues. She helps them better understand their own emotions and develop skills for a healthy self-image. She also has experience working with children with selective mutism, where she mainly uses cognitive-behavioural therapeutic methods that help children gradually overcome communication barriers and strengthen their sense of security in social situations. Furthermore, she also offers consultations for parents in the area of educational guidance and support for the child's emotional development. In these, she naturally combines professional knowledge with her own practical experience from raising her son.

Therapist and special education teacher

Mgr. Irena Venturová

She studied social pedagogy at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague. Later, she also completed studies in special education with a focus on ethopedia. She is a graduate of a five-year psychotherapeutic systemic training programme, The Art of Therapy. She has experience working with clients both in private practice and for many years at a primary school, where she works with children and families exhibiting challenging behaviour or facing difficult life situations. For the last five years, she has held the position of a social and special pedagogue.

Therapist and special education teacher

Mgr. Irena Venturová

She studied social pedagogy at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague. Later, she also completed studies in special education with a focus on ethopedia. She is a graduate of a five-year psychotherapeutic systemic training programme, The Art of Therapy. She has experience working with clients both in private practice and for many years at a primary school, where she works with children and families exhibiting challenging behaviour or facing difficult life situations. For the last five years, she has held the position of a social and special pedagogue.

Psychologist

Iveta Černá, MA

Iveta Černá, child psychologist. I graduated in psychology and special education from Charles University in Prague. I began my career in the non-profit sector, working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Over the years, I moved to working with children as a teacher in a special needs nursery, and I continued in the education system at a mainstream primary school as a school psychologist and special education teacher. I spent several years working in counselling, where I gained experience in diagnostics. I have completed experiential self-development training in Brno, crisis intervention training in Prague, and have attended numerous training sessions and lectures as part of my ongoing professional development. Currently, I work as a school psychologist, a growth group facilitator, and a child psychologist. I love working with children; I see it as a diverse and adventurous journey of learning and discovering the world through the client's eyes. I find a non-directive, accepting, and authentic approach very natural in my contact with children. I never cease to be genuinely amazed by their wisdom. I enjoy walks in nature, ideally in the "forest and dog" combination, time spent with family and friends, as well as cooking, culture, reading, swimming, and writing poetry.

Psychologist

Iveta Černá, MA

Iveta Černá, child psychologist. I graduated in psychology and special education from Charles University in Prague. I began my career in the non-profit sector, working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Over the years, I moved to working with children as a teacher in a special needs nursery, and I continued in the education system at a mainstream primary school as a school psychologist and special education teacher. I spent several years working in counselling, where I gained experience in diagnostics. I have completed experiential self-development training in Brno, crisis intervention training in Prague, and have attended numerous training sessions and lectures as part of my ongoing professional development. Currently, I work as a school psychologist, a growth group facilitator, and a child psychologist. I love working with children; I see it as a diverse and adventurous journey of learning and discovering the world through the client's eyes. I find a non-directive, accepting, and authentic approach very natural in my contact with children. I never cease to be genuinely amazed by their wisdom. I enjoy walks in nature, ideally in the "forest and dog" combination, time spent with family and friends, as well as cooking, culture, reading, swimming, and writing poetry.

Psychologist

Noora Zubair

Noora Zubair graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ansar Women’s College in Kerala, India, and subsequently obtained a Master of Science in Psychology from Farook College in Calicut, India. She gained her experience in the fields of child rehabilitation, school psychology, and family support. In her practice, she primarily focuses on working with children and adolescents with special educational needs, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, or developmental difficulties. She has experience in psychological observation, creating individual support plans, and therapeutic work focused on the child and family. In her work, she employs an empathetic and respectful approach that fosters a safe environment for both children and their parents. Noora also has experience within school environments and multidisciplinary collaboration between families, schools, and specialists. She speaks fluent English, as well as Malayalam, Hindi, and some Czech. At Elpira, she is dedicated to working with children and adolescents and supports families in the area of psychological care and child development.

Psychologist

Noora Zubair

Noora Zubair graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ansar Women’s College in Kerala, India, and subsequently obtained a Master of Science in Psychology from Farook College in Calicut, India. She gained her experience in the fields of child rehabilitation, school psychology, and family support. In her practice, she primarily focuses on working with children and adolescents with special educational needs, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, or developmental difficulties. She has experience in psychological observation, creating individual support plans, and therapeutic work focused on the child and family. In her work, she employs an empathetic and respectful approach that fosters a safe environment for both children and their parents. Noora also has experience within school environments and multidisciplinary collaboration between families, schools, and specialists. She speaks fluent English, as well as Malayalam, Hindi, and some Czech. At Elpira, she is dedicated to working with children and adolescents and supports families in the area of psychological care and child development.

Psychologist

Noora Zubair

Noora Zubair graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ansar Women’s College in Kerala, India, and subsequently obtained a Master of Science in Psychology from Farook College in Calicut, India. She gained her experience in the fields of child rehabilitation, school psychology, and family support. In her practice, she primarily focuses on working with children and adolescents with special educational needs, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, or developmental difficulties. She has experience in psychological observation, creating individual support plans, and therapeutic work focused on the child and family. In her work, she employs an empathetic and respectful approach that fosters a safe environment for both children and their parents. Noora also has experience within school environments and multidisciplinary collaboration between families, schools, and specialists. She speaks fluent English, as well as Malayalam, Hindi, and some Czech. At Elpira, she is dedicated to working with children and adolescents and supports families in the area of psychological care and child development.

Psychologist

Denisa Prachorova, MA

She graduated in psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. · She is currently a trainee in psychotherapeutic training – integrative psychodynamic approach. · She works as a psychologist in healthcare in the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy. · She gained experience while working in the psychiatric and therapeutic department of the Psychiatric Hospital in Kroměříž. · She completed her professional practice, for example, in the psychiatric department for children and adolescents at the University Hospital in Ostrava, at the RIAPS crisis centre, or in the proFem organisation. · In her professional practice, she continuously educates herself and develops her professional skills through courses, training, and seminars. For example, she completed comprehensive training in crisis intervention, courses focused on domestic violence issues, and other professional seminars in the field of mental healthcare. She is continuously educating herself in the field of psychological diagnostics. · When working with clients, she emphasises a respectful and safe environment. Together with clients, she addresses topics that are important to them – for example, managing psychological stress, crisis situations, relationship difficulties, or challenging life periods. · She performs her work under regular professional supervision.

Psychologist

Denisa Prachorova, MA

She graduated in psychology from the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. · She is currently a trainee in psychotherapeutic training – integrative psychodynamic approach. · She works as a psychologist in healthcare in the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy. · She gained experience while working in the psychiatric and therapeutic department of the Psychiatric Hospital in Kroměříž. · She completed her professional practice, for example, in the psychiatric department for children and adolescents at the University Hospital in Ostrava, at the RIAPS crisis centre, or in the proFem organisation. · In her professional practice, she continuously educates herself and develops her professional skills through courses, training, and seminars. For example, she completed comprehensive training in crisis intervention, courses focused on domestic violence issues, and other professional seminars in the field of mental healthcare. She is continuously educating herself in the field of psychological diagnostics. · When working with clients, she emphasises a respectful and safe environment. Together with clients, she addresses topics that are important to them – for example, managing psychological stress, crisis situations, relationship difficulties, or challenging life periods. · She performs her work under regular professional supervision.

Psychologist

Karolína Güttnerová, MA

Karolína graduated with a Master's degree in psychology from Masaryk University in Brno. She gained professional experience during long-term internships in a school counseling center, an educational-psychological counseling center, a marriage and family counseling center, and a private psychological center for children. She is currently completing a course in Clinical Psychology and is further expanding her qualifications as a trainee in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. In the past, she has completed a comprehensive crisis intervention course and other specialized courses focusing, for example, on relaxation techniques, Sandplay, and psychodiagnostic methods. Currently, she also works in an educational-psychological counseling center, where she focuses on the diagnostics of children and adolescents, counseling for parents, and cooperation with teachers. In addition, she has experience in the field of personnel psychology and has been working with children and young people in an experiential context for a long time, including as a crisis interventionist at a children's camp. In her work, she emphasizes a respectful and empathetic approach, clear communication, and creating a safe atmosphere.

Psychologist

Karolína Güttnerová, MA

Karolína graduated with a Master's degree in psychology from Masaryk University in Brno. She gained professional experience during long-term internships in a school counseling center, an educational-psychological counseling center, a marriage and family counseling center, and a private psychological center for children. She is currently completing a course in Clinical Psychology and is further expanding her qualifications as a trainee in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. In the past, she has completed a comprehensive crisis intervention course and other specialized courses focusing, for example, on relaxation techniques, Sandplay, and psychodiagnostic methods. Currently, she also works in an educational-psychological counseling center, where she focuses on the diagnostics of children and adolescents, counseling for parents, and cooperation with teachers. In addition, she has experience in the field of personnel psychology and has been working with children and young people in an experiential context for a long time, including as a crisis interventionist at a children's camp. In her work, she emphasizes a respectful and empathetic approach, clear communication, and creating a safe atmosphere.

Psychologist

Monika Hercegová, MA

Monika is a graduate in psychology and special education from the Faculty of Education at Charles University. She began her professional journey in the corporate environment, where she focused on recruitment and employee development. Since 2016, she has been focusing on individual psychological counselling. She guides clients through difficult life situations and helps them with personal growth. She considers every client unique, and because she enjoys the diversity of life stories, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. In her work, she relies on the principles of individual psychology, where it is important for her to build a therapeutic relationship with clients, gain insight into their thinking, feeling, and behaviour, and subsequently support them in making the desired changes. Alongside her private practice, she currently works as a school psychologist at a primary school. She is in the final phase of comprehensive psychotherapeutic training in the Perspective of Individual Psychology under the guidance of Mansio s.r.o. in Brno. She is a member of the Association of School Psychologists and a member of the Bohemian-Moravian Psychological Society, and she works under supervision. She conducts consultations in Czech and English.

Psychologist

Monika Hercegová, MA

Monika is a graduate in psychology and special education from the Faculty of Education at Charles University. She began her professional journey in the corporate environment, where she focused on recruitment and employee development. Since 2016, she has been focusing on individual psychological counselling. She guides clients through difficult life situations and helps them with personal growth. She considers every client unique, and because she enjoys the diversity of life stories, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. In her work, she relies on the principles of individual psychology, where it is important for her to build a therapeutic relationship with clients, gain insight into their thinking, feeling, and behaviour, and subsequently support them in making the desired changes. Alongside her private practice, she currently works as a school psychologist at a primary school. She is in the final phase of comprehensive psychotherapeutic training in the Perspective of Individual Psychology under the guidance of Mansio s.r.o. in Brno. She is a member of the Association of School Psychologists and a member of the Bohemian-Moravian Psychological Society, and she works under supervision. She conducts consultations in Czech and English.

Psychologist

Anna Karasová, MA

She studied single-major Psychology at Charles University. At the same time, she completed a bachelor's degree in Media Studies. As part of her psychology studies, she completed a study stay at the Université de Bordeaux in France, where she was enrolled in the Clinical Psychology programme. During her university studies, she gained practical experience at the Motol University Hospital, the Havlíčkův Brod Psychiatric Hospital, and the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, among others. She also gained experience in an educational and psychological counselling clinic, where she focused on working with children and adolescents. In her practice, she focuses primarily on therapeutic work with adults and adolescents, with a particular focus on relationship issues, anxiety difficulties, and depressive symptoms. At Elpira, she focuses on the psychological diagnostics of children. She is currently training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (IKBT). She completed a course in comprehensive crisis intervention (Velký vůz Sever), working with clients in acute crisis (Linka Bezpečí), and a Psychologist in Healthcare course at the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. Currently, she is enrolled in specialised training in Clinical Psychology under the IPVZ.

Psychologist

Anna Karasová, MA

She studied single-major Psychology at Charles University. At the same time, she completed a bachelor's degree in Media Studies. As part of her psychology studies, she completed a study stay at the Université de Bordeaux in France, where she was enrolled in the Clinical Psychology programme. During her university studies, she gained practical experience at the Motol University Hospital, the Havlíčkův Brod Psychiatric Hospital, and the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, among others. She also gained experience in an educational and psychological counselling clinic, where she focused on working with children and adolescents. In her practice, she focuses primarily on therapeutic work with adults and adolescents, with a particular focus on relationship issues, anxiety difficulties, and depressive symptoms. At Elpira, she focuses on the psychological diagnostics of children. She is currently training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (IKBT). She completed a course in comprehensive crisis intervention (Velký vůz Sever), working with clients in acute crisis (Linka Bezpečí), and a Psychologist in Healthcare course at the Prague College of Psychosocial Studies. Currently, she is enrolled in specialised training in Clinical Psychology under the IPVZ.