Nikola Slajs
Counsellor
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About me
I am a psychologist (M.Sc.) and gestalt psychotherapist in training. I have earned my undergraduate and master’s degrees in Clinical psychology at the University of New York in Prague.
I have previously worked as a psychologist in health care at the Psychiatric Hospital Horní Beřkovice in the Czech Republic, where I specialized in addiction recovery and worked with trauma in the form of individual and group therapy. In my practice, I have further supported clients with anxious and depressive presentations, low self-esteem, and issues with relationships.
I have also worked as a volunteer in psychological counseling at the American Association Crosswinds in the Dominican Republic. This experience not only gave me an insight into working with adolescents and addiction in this age group, but also expanded my counseling skills and contributed to my personal growth.
Besides my private practice, I am currently working at Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Switzerland as a live-in-therapist. This form of therapy uses a 360° treatment program in which the client is supervised by a multidisciplinary team of experts and 24-hour care.
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Approach
My curiosity and desire to understand myself and other people, particularly their behaviors and relationships, have led me to become a psychologist. The key elements I work with in my practice are therapeutic relationship, safe environment and trust, which we build together. I create a secure space for my clients by accepting what is brought into our sessions and being fully present in the moment. In our sessions, I will truly listen and will take the role of a guide on your journey. I do not consider myself an expert on your life, but rather a companion in identifying new perspectives on difficult life situations. I approach this profession with great respect, integrity and dignity.
