Our Team

Kate supports adults facing a wide range of challenges – from anxiety, stress, and relationship difficulties to life crises, serious illness, grief, and bereavement (providing support both during and after loss). Backed by hands-on experience in mental health and palliative care, she helps individuals navigate major life transitions, personal development, and well-being.

Her non-directive counselling practice is grounded in the core values of the Person-Centred Approach: empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Kate believes that people are the ultimate experts on their own lives, holding the answers and potential for growth within themselves. By providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental relationship, she helps clients reflect on their experiences, uncover their inner resources, clarify what truly matters to them, and move toward a more authentic way of being.

Kate holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of New York in Prague and is a certified Psychologist in Healthcare. Earlier in her career, she gained an MBA in Human Resources Management. She is currently undertaking a comprehensive, long-term psychotherapy training in the Person-Centred Approach. She is also a Certified Mindset Coach, trained in crisis intervention, and has completed extensive training in communication, leadership, and palliative care.

Alongside Prague Integration, she now works as a psychologist in hospice care, providing specialised end-of-life psychological support and crisis intervention to patients and families, as well as supporting staff in coping with moral distress and promoting a culture of self-care. Previously, Kate held mid-senior roles within international corporate environments. This background enables her to connect with people from diverse cultures and seniority levels, communicate effectively in complex settings, and understand the pressures that impact well-being. She also deepened her knowledge as a psychological counsellor at the University of New York in Prague Counselling Centre and worked at the 3rd Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in the Division of Medical Psychology.

Kate is deeply grateful for the trust her clients place in her, approaching each unique life story with humility. She looks forward to accompanying individuals on their journey toward healing, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.

Trinity comes to us from Montreal, Canada, but has been living in Prague for over 10 years. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Concordia University and her Master's degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of New York in Prague. She is currently completing her PhD in Medical Psychology and Psychopathology at Charles University, Prague. Trinity specialises in helping individuals build self-esteem and a strong sense of self, which she believes are foundational to mental wellbeing. Trained in both CBT and the Schema Therapy model, she works with clients to identify deep-rooted patterns that keep them stuck, and focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies for lasting change. Her approach balances understanding the roots of an issue with clear, structured steps forward.

Denisa comes from Czechia and obtained her Master's degree in Psychology at Charles University. She has been working as a psychologist since 2018 and offers psychological counselling to adults and teenagers. Besides being a psychologist, Denisa has completed accredited training in crisis intervention, psychological coaching, and integrative coaching, and she is currently working towards certification in Integrative Psychotherapy with a psychosomatic focus under the Olomouc University Social Health Institute (OUSHI).

She has also worked as a coach since 2019 and currently holds the PCC (Professional Certified Coach) credential from the International Coaching Federation. Alongside conversation-based sessions, Denisa offers visual coaching, where clients use figures and images to lay out their situation instead of only describing it. This can be particularly helpful with relationships, decisions, and topics that are difficult to put into words.

Besides working with individuals, Denisa delivers trainings on a wide range of topics, both in Czechia and abroad, including workshops for companies.

Viktor grew up in Czechia but completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology in the Netherlands, where he developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and gained experience working within international communities. After returning to Prague, he completed internships in several Czech hospitals, gaining exposure to multidisciplinary care, psychodiagnostics, and work with patients facing complex medical and psychological challenges. Before joining Prague Integration, Viktor worked for two years as a psychologist within a social service in Prague, where he provided counselling for adults and children and led a support group for parents of children struggling with mental health difficulties. Although his academic background emphasised the cognitive-behavioural approach, Viktor's counselling style is grounded in a more humanistic approach. He aims to create a welcoming environment where clients can explore their experiences with clarity and openness. He has completed training in motivational interviewing, which enhances his work with clients navigating change, uncertainty, and internal conflict.

Magdalena holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. She began her clinical career in 2018 at the Clinical Center of Vojvodina and later worked at the Military Medical Center of Vojvodina, providing psychological assessment, counselling, and psychotherapy to general and veteran populations. Since moving to Prague in 2023, she has worked across several clinical settings and currently also serves as a Global Psychological Counselor at an Ivy League university.

Magdalena holds advanced certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), with additional training in CFT, ACT, Gestalt therapy, Schema Therapy, TA, and Psychodrama. She has over 2,000 hours of psychotherapy experience and works exclusively with adults, with a particular focus on anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, self-esteem, sexual dysfunctions, and personality disorders.

Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on helping clients develop skills they can use beyond counselling. She views counselling not as something that should necessarily continue indefinitely, but as a purposeful investment during a particular period of life – one that can help people experience fewer difficulties, understand themselves more clearly, and develop more functional and sustainable ways of managing future challenges.

She provides psychological services in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian. Magdalena is a member of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) and the International Association for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (IAREBT).

Yuliia Rubinska is a psychologist with a Master's degree in Psychology, specialising in Crisis and Emergency Psychology.

She has over 8 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in both clinical and private practice. For four years, Yuliia worked as a Clinical Psychologist at a psychiatric hospital in Ukraine, where she gained extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions and psychological challenges.

Yuliia has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, and trauma therapy, and is currently completing her qualification in Symbol Drama (Katathym Imaginative Psychotherapy). She practises an integrative approach, thoughtfully combining evidence-based methods and techniques to meet each client's unique needs and goals.

She believes that effective support begins with understanding the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Her professional values are creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space, standing alongside her clients throughout their healing journey, and maintaining the highest ethical standards in her practice.

Tereza grew up in the Czech Republic but moved to the UK to pursue her psychology education. She completed her Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent and her Master's degree at the University of Manchester. Throughout her studies, she worked with individuals with learning disabilities, as well as children, including those growing up in multicultural families. She also volunteered as a peer group facilitator for adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or abuse. Currently, Tereza works as a child psychologist in Prague, providing psychological support to children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioural challenges. She collaborates closely with families, helping them navigate complex dynamics and strengthen relationships. She is currently undergoing training in schema therapy, expanding her skills in working with deep-rooted emotional patterns and maladaptive coping mechanisms, in order to help individuals better understand the origins of their difficulties, develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others, and create lasting emotional change.

In addition, Tereza is a trainee in Family and Couple Psychotherapy under the Czech Association for Psychotherapy (ČAP), further developing her expertise in working with relational and systemic dynamics within families and couples.

Kristýna grew up in the Czech Republic but continued living and studying abroad. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of South Wales, United Kingdom, and during her studies, she trained and volunteered as a coach for high school pupils at risk of underachievement. After finishing her Bachelor's degree, Kristýna went on to complete her Master's degree in Clinical Positive Psychology and Technology at the University of Twente, the Netherlands.

In terms of her professional practice, Kristýna has worked in different settings, including psychiatric hospitals, multidisciplinary outreach teams in health and social care, and elementary and high schools in Prague. She now specialises in working with children and teenagers and is currently training in Integrative Psychotherapy. She has also completed a 150-hour Crisis Intervention training.

Kristýna's main passion and motivation lie in self-discovery. She believes that the more we know and understand ourselves, the more freedom we have to choose how we cope with the things life brings us. Her approach in sessions includes different aspects of mindfulness and positive psychology.

Benedikt Říčný works as a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher, facilitator, and lecturer. His work is primarily informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT), and mindfulness-based approaches.

He supports individuals in developing greater psychological flexibility, resilience, and connection to what matters most to them, whether they are navigating challenging life circumstances, coping with anxiety, seeking greater meaning, or striving for personal growth.

Benedikt believes that everyone can build a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. While people cannot always choose what life brings, they can learn how to respond to challenges with greater awareness, openness, and effectiveness. Through his therapeutic and educational work, he helps people create more space for their values and take practical steps towards living rich and meaningful lives, even in the presence of obstacles.

Benedikt holds a Bachelor's degree from Palacký University Olomouc. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued international training, completing a Master's degree in Health and Social Psychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, followed by a Master's degree in Mindfulness-Based Interventions at University College Dublin in Ireland. He specialises in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT).

Alongside his clinical practice, Benedikt has extensive experience designing and facilitating workshops, wellbeing programmes, and educational initiatives for international corporations, public institutions, government organisations, and non-profit organisations. His work focuses on psychological flexibility, resilience, stress management, mindfulness, and values-based leadership.

He also provides psychedelic integration support, helping individuals safely process and integrate psychedelic experiences in ways that support long-term wellbeing, personal development, and meaningful behavioural change.

As a Mental Health Counsellor, Daniela brings clients a unique combination of professional expertise, practical experience, and genuine warmth. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology from the University of New York in Prague (UNYP), and builds on this foundation as a certified psychologist in healthcare with further training in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and coaching, while currently expanding her skill set through short-term psychotherapeutic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Throughout her professional development, she gained valuable exposure to clinical practice through specialized internships, giving her insight into working with both adults and teenagers across a range of life situations. She also works as a sport psychologist, partnering with individuals, sports clubs, and sports associations to help build mental resilience and performance in athletes. Beyond her practice, she is deeply passionate about wellbeing, lifestyle, and work-life balance, an interest she further develops as a certified Pilates instructor, bringing a holistic mind-body perspective to her work. In every session, her focus is on creating a supportive, safe, and empowering space where clients feel truly heard, offering active, practical guidance and tools that help them move forward with greater confidence and clarity in their personal and professional lives.

Specializations: Anxiety / Stress, Burnout Prevention, Career Counselling, Confidence, Mental Health Support, Mindfulness & Meditation, Psychosomatics, Relationships, Teenagers (from 15 years of age), Work-Life Balance

Kara is a mental health counsellor practising in Prague, with experience supporting individuals navigating difficult relational dynamics, disordered eating, divorce, cultural integration, job fulfilment, life direction and major transitions, stress management, work/life balance, and parenting. Kara's counselling approach is integrative and rooted in psychodynamic theory, drawing on person-centred, schema, and acceptance and commitment approaches. As a trauma-informed counsellor, she prioritises safety and collaboration in the counselling process, and her clients describe her as unintrusive and down-to-earth. Originally from the United States, Kara has lived and worked in the Czech Republic since 2008. She is a solo parent to one kid and two fur babies. In her free time, she does her best to have fun and not take life too seriously. Kara welcomes adult clients of all backgrounds and identities and looks forward to meeting you.

Justin is a mental health counsellor as well as a health & psychology doctoral researcher in Spain, currently practising virtually in Prague.

His goal is to understand your unique goals and circumstances to help you achieve self-empowerment and healing on your own terms. Originally from the USA, Justin has several years of background working in the mental health field in various roles, with both adults and children with many backgrounds, histories, and diagnoses, including years working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Justin is sensitive to individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community as well as focusing on those with alternative lifestyles such as ENM and polyamory. As a researcher, he is focused on improving the education and training of mental health practitioners to better support people in need.

Daniela holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Peru and a Master's degree in Global Mental Health from the University of Glasgow, UK. With eight years of experience in personal development, emotional wellbeing, and support advocacy, she has assisted adults from diverse backgrounds in navigating life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and emotional stress. Driven by a passion for mental health awareness, her master's work focused on broadening support access across international communities.

During her studies, Daniela contributed to online emotional support platforms and wellbeing initiatives for international students. In her coaching practice, she draws on evidence-informed skill sets, including concepts from DBT and Schema frameworks adapted for personal growth, to help adults manage stress, enhance emotional resilience, and build practical coping strategies. Daniela cultivates a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and work towards their personal goals.

Beyond her individual work, Daniela is dedicated to global mental health advocacy and equity. She actively supports community initiatives that enhance mental health literacy, improve support access, and promote overall psychological wellbeing.

Daniel Espitia is an Integrative Gestalt Counsellor working with individuals and couples, alongside extensive experience in leadership and professional coaching. His work centres on clarity and embodiment – learning to recognise and trust one's internal signals – as a path towards acceptance, healing, and clearer personal and professional choices.

His main focus is trauma and the forms it takes in a life: grief and loss, attachment and relational injury, identity, and psychosomatics – how experience registers and speaks through the body. His approach integrates Gestalt and systemic approaches, transgenerational perspectives, language and hypnosis with contemplative/mindfulness practices that cultivate awareness, self-knowledge, and inner development.

His work is informed by forty years of diverse professional experience. Originally a software engineer, he pursued graduate studies in national planning, economic development, and public policy at MIT and Harvard before working as an international senior economist and adviser for the United Nations and other multilateral organisations across more than 40 emerging economies. Alongside this work, he studied Buddhist psychology and learned from traditional healers across the Americas, Asia, and Africa.

Daniel trained at the Institut Gestalt of Barcelona, with further training in systemic family therapy, and holds Master's degrees in psychosomatics, clinical hypnosis, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He is a member of the psychosomatics unit at a Prague clinic.

His current research explores anxiety as intelligence to be decoded rather than a malfunction to be suppressed. He is also a regular speaker in corporate and organisational settings.

Member of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT), Asociación Española de Terapia Gestalt (AETG), International Hypnosis Association (IHA, lifetime member), and ROOTS Prague.

Jamie received his degree with Honours in Psychology from Purdue University, and he also obtained an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1992. Jamie has worked in the USA, Latvia, and Thailand as a counsellor, international educator, and writer. He has training in couples counselling, men's mental health, addictions treatment, support groups, mood disorders, Gestalt techniques, and crisis intervention. In addition, Jamie has been a frequent conference presenter on wellness topics, including stress management, memory improvement, creative thinking skills, healthy emotions, and better communication.

Katarina is originally from Serbia and has been living and studying in the Czech Republic for the past 14 years. She holds a university degree in Psychology and Social Pedagogy and has experience working with individuals in clinical settings, as well as in the business environment as an organisational psychologist. She is currently completing training in Integrative Body Psychotherapy.

Katarina provides psychological counselling for adults, focusing on life and work stress, anxiety, psychosomatic concerns, emotional and relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and career and life transitions. She has a particular interest in Foreign Language Anxiety and also supports clients navigating fertility-related concerns and the emotional impact of chronic illness. Her approach is integrative, with attention to the connection between thoughts, emotions, and bodily experience. She aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can better understand themselves, strengthen their resilience, and reconnect with their own resources.

Ivona Puškarić is a Mental Health Counsellor with a Master's degree in Psychology and specialised training in Cognitive Behavioural approaches and trauma care. She works individually with adults, helping them understand what lies behind their difficulties, recognise patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop new ways of responding to challenges.

A particular area of Ivona's professional focus is trauma and recovery. She has completed extensive training in trauma-focused work and has developed substantial knowledge and experience in working with the psychological impact of traumatic experiences. She approaches trauma work with sensitivity, respect, and an understanding that each person's experience and pace of recovery is unique.

Her counselling style combines the structure and practical tools of CBT with a strong focus on the counselling relationship. She aims to create a supportive and open environment where clients can explore difficult experiences, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and actively work towards change.

Ivona is fluent in Croatian, Czech, English, and Spanish. Working across languages and cultures has shaped her perspective as a counsellor and deepened her awareness of how culture, identity, and life experience influence the way people understand themselves and seek support.

Reb Xiberras is a counsellor based in Prague, working with adults from diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds. Their practice is grounded in creating a supportive, non-judgemental, and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and work towards meaningful change.

Reb works with a range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, emotional regulation, and questions around belonging and personal growth. They have particular experience working with international and expat communities, university students, and LGBTQ+ clients.

Their counselling approach is integrative and tailored to each individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Reb draws from approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Transactional Analysis, attachment-based perspectives, and strengths-based work. Their practice also considers the wider social, cultural, and relational contexts that shape a person's experiences and wellbeing.

Alongside their counselling practice, Reb works as a university lecturer and trainer in psychology, mental health, diversity, and social justice. Their background combines academic knowledge with extensive experience across mental health and the social sector, contributing to an approach that is reflective, evidence-informed, compassionate, and attentive to each person's unique story.

At the centre of Reb's work is the belief that counselling should provide a space where people can show up as they are, without needing to have everything figured out first.

Andreea grew up in Timișoara, Romania, and has been living and working in Prague for a year. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Tibiscus University, Romania, and during her studies, she trained and volunteered as a counsellor for imprisoned minors in a juvenile detention centre and for children with visual impairments in a specialised school. Andreea continued her studies by completing her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and believes that self-awareness is the gateway to change.

Kristýna was born in the Czech Republic and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a focus on Health Psychology. Having lived in several countries, she has developed a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and loves connecting with people from all walks of life.

In her work, Kristýna creates a safe, welcoming space where clients feel truly seen and heard. She helps people find practical ways forward, restore emotional balance and nurture inner and spiritual peace, while exploring the deeper meaning behind life’s experiences. Her main focus is supporting inner growth, presence and emotional strength, and gently guiding clients away from coping patterns that may no longer serve them. Alongside her therapeutic practice, she works as a research specialist, bringing the same curiosity and openness to everything she does.

Outside of work, Kristýna loves living life to the full: travelling to new places, getting lost in a good book, walking in nature with her dog and saying yes to new adventures. She believes that growth often comes from embracing life’s everyday moments, big or small, and she brings that belief into her work with clients.

Karolina is a Mental Health Counsellor and Educator who has spent over a decade walking alongside people through some of their hardest moments, across the UK and the Czech Republic. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Bath and an MSc in Public Health, with Distinction, from the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Her path has taken her through a wide range of mental health settings: from the NHS in the UK, where she worked as a Recovery Coordinator supporting patients with severe and enduring mental health needs, to a residential psychiatric clinic in Prague, where she worked as a therapist in an inpatient addiction treatment setting. Since 2021, she has been part of the Prague Integration team, supporting the mental health of expats in Czechia through individual counselling and tailor-made wellness workshops for corporations, start-ups and NGOs.

Karolina is currently training in Biosynthetic psychotherapy, and draws on CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and mindfulness-informed approaches, tailoring each intervention to the client’s individual needs.

Karolina knows what it’s like to build a life in a new country, having done it herself. That lived experience shapes how she shows up for clients: with patience, warmth and a genuine understanding of how disorienting, and how full of possibility, starting over somewhere new can be.

Barbora is Czech-Slovak and is currently completing her Master's degree in Psychology at the University of New York in Prague, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2025.

At Prague Integration, Barbora works as Client & Practice Coordinator, overseeing individual client coordination and the support group programme, and supporting Prague Integration clients and daily operations. Prior to this role, she worked as an intern, co-leading and facilitating the Anxiety and Depression Support Groups.

She has completed a clinical internship at the University Hospital Královské Vinohrady (FNKV), where she worked with chronic pain patients, conducting psychological testing, assessment, and research focused on pain catastrophizing. In collaboration with the hospital, she is currently writing a research article on the first validation of the psychometric properties of the Czech Pain Catastrophizing Scale on a chronic pain population.

Barbora is currently working as client and practice coordinator in Prague Integration.