Ivana Oracova

Psychotherapist in training & Health Psychologist

Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
I am a UK trained Psychologist with a particular interest in couples, relationship and family therapy. I gained applied psychological knowledge of working therapeutically with parents, children and teachers in UK’s NHS.

I specialise in:

At a glance
Bratislava, SlovakiaAvailable in-person and online
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 3 years and 150+ sessions on It's Complicated
Note from IvanaIn person sessions are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Bratislava.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds after 24 hours

About me

Health Psychologist with over 2 years experience, including 1-1 therapeutic work with adults, children and families, developing and delivering psychological interventions

I speak:

EnglishSlovakCzech

Location:

Bratislava, Slovakia

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
EFT: Emotionally focused therapyRecommended for couples or individuals who want to strengthen emotional connections in relationships by exploring feelings and attachment.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
I utilise an integrative approach that has been described as warm, supportive, accepting, flexible, patient and non-judgemental. My approach is largely motivated by who you are as well as your history, needs and goals. We work with what you identify as the most important at the present moment. Missed Appointments, Lateness, and Cancellations Sessions must be requested, confirmed and paid by clients at least 48 hours in advance. Any session confirmed or paid by the client less than 48 hours in advance is not guaranteed and the slot can be offered to another client. Your session time is reserved specifically for you. If you are late to a session, the session will still end at the originally scheduled time. If you are more than 15 minutes late without notifying me, the session will be considered a missed appointment and will be subject to the full session fee. Changing the time and date of the session is possible at least 48 hours in advance. Any late cancellations (less than 48 hours) or missed appointments will be charged in full .

Experience

150+ sessions on It's ComplicatedAbout 3 years at It's Complicated
February 2023 – Present Psychologist Bratislava, Slovakia • Providing psychological advice through e-therapy methods including email, video and telephone chats, communicating in a skilled and sensitive manner • Developing and maintaining professional therapeutic relationships with clients using advanced psychological therapy skills to bring about lasting psychological change Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 Health Psychologist in Training NHS Scotland, Glasgow • 2-year doctoral level placement within Specialist Children's Services as part of a unique programme funded by the NHS Education for Scotland. Development of 5 competencies was facilitated through collaborative work with a wide range of child health professionals, including health visitors in primary care, health improvement staff in public health, clinical staff involved in the provision of parenting interventions for families, educational psychologists as well as teaching staff from primary and secondary schools I have specialist knowledge and training in the following therapeutic areas: *Somatic Body Psychotherapy - In Training *Health Behaviour Change Techniques Taxonomy V1 - Certified Coder *Video Interaction Guidance Therapeutitc Method - Stage 1 Accredited Guider *Triple P - Positive Parenting Programme, Level 4 - Accredited Trainer *Mellow Parenting, Going Mellow Parenting Programme - Accredited Trainer *Webster Stratton Incredible Years Parenting Programme *Motivational Interviewing - Practitioner *Acceptance Commitment Therapy

Education

2017-2019 Biosynthesis Training in Somatic Body Psychotherapy Centro de Psicoterapia Somática em Biossíntese (Lisbon, Portugal) 2015 – 2017 Stage 2 (Doctorate Level) Programme in Applied Health Psychology NHS Education for Scotland/The British Psychological Society (Glasgow, UK) 2013 – 2014 MSc Health Psychology (Distinction) The University of Nottingham (Nottingham, UK) 2007–2010 BSc Psychology (1st Class Honours) Royal Holloway, University of London (Egham, UK)

Services

Individual Session

€45 50 min Online

Couples Session

€75 1 hr 20 min In-person

Individual Session

€45 50 min In-person

Couples Session

€75 1 hr 20 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Bratislava, SlovakiaAvailable in-person and online
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 3 years and 150+ sessions on It's Complicated
Note from IvanaIn person sessions are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Bratislava.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds after 24 hours
Next available: May 25