Hi. My name is Jan. I'm a Dutch (male) native, living in Prague. I trained and worked professionally as a clinical psychologist for adults in Scotland, UK, for a period of about 8 years. I also worked as a therapist online for some time after that, before starting a private practice in Prague.
If you speak English or Dutch (Nederlands) I can perhaps help you with moving forward in your life. If you are going through life changes that are challenging for you, or are having issues coping with your life as it is right now, or are suffering from problems related to depressive mood, anxiety, relationships, confidence or loss, maybe I can help you make progress.
If you are "ok" but feel you want to get more out of life or something is missing, perhaps I can help you with that too using a more coaching-type approach.
My background has been in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), but I would probably describe myself as eclectic, using concepts and ideas from CBT, solution-focused or coaching approaches.
People have described me as very friendly, easy to talk to, trustworthy, communicative, analytic, empathetic and understanding. I'd like to think these are qualities that might help you.
So if you need a professional, empathetic, friendly and confidential listening ear, I can be that for you. However, I will also try and help you make and experience positive change, be it in what or how you think, what you do, and how you feel.
IMPORTANT: Due to the COVID pandemic, I started seeing people ONLY via online video (Zoom). Both myself and clients have experienced that this can actually be an advantage (e.g. better appointment time flexibility, no need to leave home, no need to park a car in the city etc.) so unless stated here otherwise, I will continue to meet via online video chat (Zoom) only.
It is also important to know that I do not see people with the following issues:
- more severe and/or longstanding psychiatric issues
- if you're looking for an official psychiatric diagnosis
- if you suffer from suicidal thoughts and/or self-harming behaviour
- if alcohol or substance use/abuse is an issue for you
- if eating disorders are an issue
- addictions in general
- if you want couple counselling
I would advise you to contact a psychiatrist or another health professional in that case.
Please contact me in advance for information on rates and to make an initial appointment. You can email me here: praguetherapy@gmail.com
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Jan
