SnapFolio

Your first session is a space for us to look at what brought you, and see whether the space is the right fit for you.

• We start right in the "here and now." We will talk through the main problems and unpack how they are affecting your daily life, energy, and well-being.
• Rather than just collecting extensive background data, we begin addressing your situation right away. I will share grounded, evidence-based information to help make sense of what you are experiencing.
• You will not leave the first session empty-handed. We will wrap up with a practical, tailored take-home exercise — a gentle, actionable tool you can try out in your daily routine before our next meeting.

Rather than traditional, shorter appointments, all sessions are 60 minutes long. This extended time frame allows for a more relaxed, unhurried pace, deeper quality of work, and extra space for you to express yourself without feeling rushed.

Short answer: Don't worry, it won't be an endless commitment without purpose.

Because therapy is tailored to your specific needs and goals, there is no single fixed timeframe. However, because my practice relies on evidence-based approaches, we can look into data about typical timelines:

• Short-Term Focus (8 to 12 sessions / ~2-3 months): Clinical research shows that many clients begin noticing meaningful symptom relief and skill acquisition within the first 4 to 6 sessions. A short-term duration is often sufficient for targeting a specific, acute challenge, learning immediate coping tools, or navigating a mild life transition.
• Standard Evidence-Based Course (12 to 20 sessions / ~3-6 months): Studies from the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Beck Institute consistently show that 50% to 75% of clients achieve significant, lasting improvement within 12 to 20 sessions. This timeframe allows enough space to identify deep-seated thought patterns, build emotion regulation habits, and consolidate real-world changes.
• Extended or Ongoing Support (6 to 12+ months): For long-standing challenges — such as chronic burnout, unlearning years of neurodivergent masking, processing complex trauma, or navigating ongoing identity exploration — therapy often naturally extends over a longer period to ensure deep, sustainable growth.

No, you don't need to prepare anything formal or structured.

If it feels helpful to you… you can take a few moments before we meet to reflect on the main challenges or feelings that are bringing you in. However, you do not need to have a polished script, organized notes, or clear answers.

You are completely welcome to come with chaos.

You never have to perform, mask, or worry about doing the process "wrong." It is my job to hold space for whatever comes up, help make sense of your experiences, and guide us in spotting the patterns and connections at play. All you need to do is show up exactly as you are.

Yes, we will often use between-session exercises to help translate what we discuss in therapy into your everyday life.

Sometimes, this "homework" is very light. It might just be a gentle prompt to "notice when this feeling comes up in your daily life," "observe how extensive a certain pattern is," or "try out this coping tool a few times and jot down a quick note on how it goes." Other times, it might be a slightly longer or more structured exercise.

However, homework will never be forced or simply handed down to you. Any between-session work is always a collaborative process. We will discuss it together, and it is entirely based on mutual agreement — ensuring that whatever you take on actually fits your current energy, capacity, and life circumstances for that week.

You should start noticing subtle shifts within the first month or so. Every session should give you at least a small insight into your situation, helping you spot your repeating patterns with greater clarity and notice progress in the areas that matter to you. Over time, those realizations naturally stack up into real-world change, empowering you to adjust your habits, reactions, and surroundings into healthier options that genuinely support you in the long run.

My ultimate goal is for you to get the support that genuinely works for you. If you realize we aren't the best match, I will gladly provide recommendations and referrals to help you find another professional who might be a better fit for your needs.

Fees & Insurance: Sessions are 1,600 CZK for 60 minutes. I do not accept insurance, so all sessions are self-paid.

Couples Therapy & Packages: Package options are available for couples. Because couples therapy requires prior individual sessions for each partner, please contact me directly first so we can coordinate the process together.