Hello, I am Ivana…
Being a traveler, my approach in therapy and counseling is influenced by long term stays in different countries. That is why I am drawn to working online with people from all around the world. Originally from Czechia, I used to live in Spain and Mexico, and Iceland is my home. I speak Czech, English, and Spanish and I conduct my consultations in all those languages. It is absolutely natural for me to do so. I believe that language can bring its magic into the conversation. I enjoy different cultural aspects and adaptation to a new environment. Moreover, I like working with people who do not perceive relationships and sexuality as a monotonous constant and differ from the generally accepted norm.
By believing in the basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, I wish that everyone could become their own therapist. My aim in short-term work is gaining a greater sense of client’s self-understanding and adoption of appropriate coping strategies and methods to their situation. Nevertheless, responsibility towards oneself is what I refer to even in long-term collaboration. I want to be your guide, slowly process what hurts and, step by step, work towards a deeper understanding. I am flexible in my approach, and I will appreciate if you share your opinion or wish. As a therapist, I find the aha moment the most fulfilling, when things connect… and then all is clear.
I am convinced that therapy is a process which does not conclude with the end of the session but continues outside of it as well, so I often tend to give homework. The method of expressive writing and its variants would be my favorite approach. And I write myself too. Apart from self-insightful poetry appreciated mainly by my grandmother and a therapeutic-prose piece rather appreciated by no one, I am the author of an artistic linguistic encyclopedia about Icelandic mountains, Listlandi.
Education and career
Formal education
2021 – doctoral program
Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic Clinical and Health Psychology
2021 rigorous diploma, PhDr.
Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic Clinical and Health Psychology
2019–2021 master’s diploma, Mtra.
Center of Cognitive Psychotherapy
Cancún, Mexico Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy
2012–2018 master’s diploma, Mgr.
Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic Clinical and Health Psychology
2018 international exchange program
Monterrey Institute of Technology
Monterrey, Mexico Clinical and Health Psychology
2015–2016 Erasmus+ exchange program
Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada
Granada, Spain
Further education
2024 ACT Made Simple Workshop, Russ Harris
Reykjavík, Iceland
2021 Schema Therapy Course, Center of Cognitive Psychotherapy
Cancún, México
2020 Applied Positive Psychology Course, European Institute of Positive Psychology
Madrid, Spain
2014 Complete Crisis Intervention Course, Déčko
Prague, Czech Republic accreditation for social worker in crisis intervention according to 108/2006 Sb.
Professional membership
2023 – Icelandic Psychological Association
Iceland
2022 – Icelandic Association for Psychotherapy, the EAP member organization
Iceland
2022 – Czech Association for Psychotherapy, the EAP member organization
Czech Republic
2008 – Czech Family Planning Association
Czech Republic
2010–2015 International Planned Parenthood Federation
International organization
Professional experience
2023 – Heilsugæslan, Center of Medical Examination of Immigrants
Reykjavík, Iceland Health psychologist, counseling and psychological assessment for immigrants
2022 – Samtökin ’78
Reykjavík, Iceland Psychological counseling in LBTQ+ topics
2021 – deXpre therapy
Hafnarfjörður, IcelandPsychotherapist in private practice
2022–2023 Therapy line Sluchátko
Czech Republic, telehealth Work on a psychotherapy support line
2021–2023 Icelandic Red Cross
Reykjavík, Iceland Volunteer in the Women’s group program for asylum seekers; education
2021–2022 Psychological Counseling Center, Faculty of Arts, Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic Individual counseling and therapy for students and faculty employees
2021 – Icelandic Red Cross
Reykjavík, Iceland Volunteer in the Women’s group program for asylum seekers
2017–2019 National Institute of Mental Health NÚDZ
Klecany, Czech Republic Analytical-Rumination Hypothesis research intern
2018 Institute of Mental Health IPSAME
Monterrey, Mexico Private clinic for mood disorders intern
2018 Psychiatry Unit URP
Monterrey, Mexico Psychology intern in a psychiatry unit
2016 Mind, Brain and Behavior Research CIMCYC, University of Granada
Granada, Spain Sleep laboratory research intern
2016 Proyecto Hombre
Granada, Spain Drug addiction treatment center intern
2016 Alzheimer Granada ALTAAMID
Granada, Spain Association for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia intern
2015 Casa Basida
Navahondilla, Spain Social service in a community for HIV positive
2014–2015 PečujemeDOMA
Prague, Czech Republic Cognitive trainer for clients with Alzheimer disease
2008–2015 Czech Family Planning Association SPRSV
Czech Republic Peer educator in primary prevention, project manager
2011–2012 Faculty of Humanities, Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic Laboratory of Interspecies Communication intern
2012 Drop In
Prague, Czech Republic Harm reduction center for addictions intern
2010 Iskérka
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Czech Republic Art therapy workshops in a social center for mentally ill
2007–2010 PEER Program Vsetín, Pedagogical psychological counseling Valašské Meziříčí
District of Vsetín, Czech Republic Peer educator in primary prevention programs about risk behavior
Ethical practice
My education is valid within the European Union and fully recognized both in the Czech Republic and Iceland, where I am a member of local professional associations for psychology and psychotherapy. Through my membership, I commit to adhering to the ethical principles of this profession.
Key aspects of ethical practice for me include respect for the values and preferences of the client and confidentiality. It is crucial to minimize potential harm and seek optimal solutions. Therefore, I regularly pursue further education to keep my approach up-to-date, and I openly share information about my education on this website. If, for any reason, you have concerns that my behavior is unprofessional or are dissatisfied with the progress of therapy, I am willingly open to analyze it with you. Our mutual trust and comfort are definitely my top priorities.
Projects
Completed
2021 Listlandi co-author of the project
Own therapy: Systemic therapy (up to 10 sessions); Psychoanalysis (10 sessions); CBT therapy (3 years); Hakomi mindfulness (5 sessions); Existential psychotherapy (up to 5 sessions); Coaching, various approaches (up to 10 sessions)
Current
2024 Expressive Writing
2024 Cognitive Distortions
Prague, Czech Republic, Faculty of Arts, Charles University
2022 – Summer school of clinical psychology
online, Czech republic, Kurzy psychologie Groups:
2023 – Support Group for Spanish-Speaking LGBTQ+
Reykjavík, Iceland, Samtökin ’78
2023 – Psychoeducational Support Group for Spanish-Speaking Individuals
Reykjavík, Iceland, Heilsugæslan, Center of Medical Examination of Immigrants
2023 – Clinical Topics
Reykjavík, Iceland, Heilsugæslan, Center of Medical Examination of Immigrants
2022 – LGBTQ+ Topics
Reykjavík, Iceland, Samtökin ’78
2020 – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cancún, Mexico, Center of Cognitive Psychotherapy
2022 – Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II)
Course with Janina Fisher, Evergreen Certifications, online
Own Therapy: EMDR (5 sessions); Suggestive Hypnosis (up to 20 sessions)
Planned
Therapeutic/Support Groups
Reykjavík, Iceland, Heilsugæslan, Heilsubrú
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