Petra Kozena

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Sometimes the ways we have learned to protect ourselves can also become the things that keep us feeling stuck. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to understand the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and to others.

Exploring past and present relationships can bring into awareness long-standing emotional and relational patterns that may be contributing to distress or making it difficult to live in the way you would like. Thinking together in a safe and confidential therapeutic space can help you make sense of difficult feelings, process painful experiences, and reconsider long-held beliefs that may no longer serve you. As understanding grows, new possibilities for change can begin to emerge.

I work with curiosity, openness and compassion, aiming to help strengthen your sense of self while supporting you to find your own way forward. I recognise that every person's story is unique and offer a thoughtful, non-judgemental and empathic approach, sensitive to your individual needs.

I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, nationalities, beliefs, genders and sexual orientations. I have experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, cultural identity, sexuality, relationship difficulties, belonging, trauma, bereavement, complicated grief, discrimination, challenging life transitions and women’s issues.

I am qualified BACP and BCA registered adult psychodynamic psychotherapist. I offer I offer short term (12 weeks) and open ended therapy, both face to face and online, guided by the BACP Ethical Framework.

Alongside my private practice, I work in a university setting, providing therapeutic support to postgraduate international students. I also have experience working with bereaved adults and supporting people of all ages with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

My work is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Together, we take time to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping to make sense of the emotional and relational patterns that may be influencing your life.

I offer therapy both in English and Czech. 

Beginning therapy can be daunting, which is why I provide a free 20-minute phone conversation prior to your initial session. 

Our work together usually begins with an initial consultation. This first meeting provides an opportunity to explore what has brought you to therapy, begin to understand your experiences, and think together about what you hope to achieve.

In some situations, it may be helpful to arrange a second consultation. Taking a little more time can allow us to develop a fuller understanding of your needs and consider together whether we feel we can work well together before deciding on the most appropriate way forward.