PhDr.Tereza Ševčíková
Get to know me a little better
I am a doctor of psychology and an accredited psychotherapist, and a full member of the Czech Association for Psychotherapy (ČAP). I studied at Charles University in Prague, the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and City College of San Francisco in the United States. I completed my training in Vedic meditation under the Australian teacher Tim Mitchell. I began my career as a social therapist at the Eset Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Clinic. I taught modern psychology at a high school in Prague, worked as a counselor in diagnostic institutions for youth, and also worked in the field of occupational psychology at international and Czech companies. I collaborate with Czech Television and Czech Radio, occasionally give lectures and publish articles for the general public, and am a co-author of several books for both children and adults. Over the past fifteen years, I have been intensively developing a private psychotherapy practice for adult clients, offering individual and couples psychotherapy.
I love traveling the world, especially the U.S., where I lived for several years. I look forward to eventually convincing my twelve-year-old daughter and ten-year-old son to join me on the Camino de Santiago, even if it means leaving behind the “makeup,” Star Wars, and our pet rabbit Jesse. I like it when things move along smoothly so I can then enjoy the results. I can sit for up to two hours over my morning coffee.
Your safety and my expertise come first
Trust and responsibility are key in psychotherapy. I work under professional supervision.
Education
Charles University in Prague – Psychology, Ph.D.
Charles University in Prague – Psychology and Special Education, M.A.
University of Glasgow, Scotland – Social Psychology
City College of San Francisco, USA
Gaudia-ISZ – Systemic Psychotherapy Training accredited for the healthcare sector “The Art of Therapy,” 750 hours
The Institute of Narrative Therapy ISZ – Narrative Psychotherapy Training, 72 hours
Institute for the Development of Skills in the Helping Professions – Couples Therapy, 110 hours
LIRTAPS – Timeline Therapy
Unlocking Your Potential – Dr. Edith Eger, USA
CMC Graduate School of Business – Management of Human Resources, accredited educational program in human resources
Atairu – Odyssey Leadership Program
Qed Group – Coaching and Negotiation Course, 4 Elements
Vedic Meditation – Vedic Meditation training led by Australian teacher Tim Mitchell
and a number of short-term courses focused on self-awareness, relaxation, and communication techniques
Work
2009–present – Private psychotherapist
2018–present – Psychotherapist at the Be Balanced Center
External psychotherapist for the Gaudia Consulting and Advisory Group
Consultant in the field of occupational psychology and organizational management for international and Czech companies (Vodafone, Syngenta, Mobilkom)
Omská High School – teaching the course Modern Psychology
Diagnostic Institute for Youth in Prague and Children’s Diagnostic Institute in Dobřichovice
Eset – Help Psychotherapeutic and Psychosomatic Clinic in Prague, social therapist
Salinger, the Useful Life Foundation, and the non-profit organization Jahoda
I am a full member of the Czech Association for Psychotherapy (ČAP)
Media
I collaborate with Czech Radio and Czech Television; you can watch me on the show Sama doma discussing the following topics:
Joy
How the presence of others affects us
What quarantine has taught us
How to improve mental well-being
How to start making changes in your life
The importance of family rituals
How to nurture a relationship while parenting
Parenting – differing views on child-rearing
You can hear me on the teoriepenez.cz podcast discussing finances in relationships. You can watch a video from the podcast recording here.
I write articles for the website psychologie.cz:
The "Pain of Abuse" Series
How Trauma Develops
Where Healing Begins
Trauma and Addiction
Sexual Violence
The Unloved
I’m Starting to See Myself
The Third One
Infidelity as an Opportunity
The Indecisive
I write articles on sports psychology for the website mojemedicina.cz:
Body and Mind
How to Start Exercising and How to Stick with It Happily?
I’m Depressed, I’m Not Lazy—It’s Just That My Legs Are Heavy
Are Athletic People Smarter?
With a coach or without? In a group or alone?
I am the co-author of a book of fairy tales about siblings and for siblings, Emušáci – Pája and the Flea Circus
I wrote the expert section on the topic of abuse in Tomáš Paprštejn’s book Klubovna naděje
Code of Ethics
This code is a set of rules that ensure the professional quality of the services provided.
The professional—a psychotherapist or psychologist—provides services for the benefit of individuals, groups, or organizations. The professional provides these services with respect for the interests and needs of their clients. The professional provides services exclusively on the basis of a contract agreed upon between the professional and the client.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The professional maintains confidentiality regarding matters learned during consultations with the client.
In a contract with a client’s representative—who is a person other than the client—the professional negotiates the right to maintain confidentiality, if so agreed with the client, even toward the representative.
Any information about the client may be provided to other professionals only with the client’s consent.
VOLUNTARINESS AND CREDIBILITY
The professional works with clients with their consent, except in situations where the service provider is a person other than the client and the service provider is authorized to request work with the client even without the client’s consent.
The provision of services is based on a negotiated contract between the professional and the client. The contract includes the terms of professional collaboration, including objectives, remuneration, and the service provider’s consent.
When providing services to individuals who are unable to give consent, the professional shall obtain consent from the legal guardian.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The professional shall maintain confidentiality regarding matters learned during consultations with the client.
In a contract with a client other than the individual seeking services, the professional shall negotiate the right to maintain confidentiality toward that client as well, provided this is agreed upon with the individual seeking services.
The professional may disclose any information about the client to other professionals only with the client’s consent.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND CREDIBILITY
The professional works with clients with their consent, except in situations where the service provider is someone other than the client and the service provider is authorized to work with the client even without the client’s consent.
The provision of services is based on a negotiated contract between the professional and the client. The contract includes the terms of professional collaboration, including objectives, remuneration, and the service commissioner’s consent.
When providing services to individuals who are unable to give consent, the professional shall seek the consent of the legal guardian.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The professional continuously maintains and develops their professional and personal competencies. For these purposes, they utilize supervisory consultations with specialized professionals. The professional knows the limits of their competencies and does not exceed these limits. If the professional is asked to provide professional services that do not correspond to their professional competencies, they will refer the client to another qualified professional.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The professional shall not discriminate against clients on the basis of age, race, political affiliation, nationality, religion, social status, or other external circumstances.
The professional shall treat other professionals in the spirit of professional collegiality, with trust and a willingness to cooperate. The professional shall not disparage their professional competence.
The professional shall not abuse the relationship of trust or dependency that may arise in the therapeutic or coaching process.
BINDING NATURE OF THE CODE OF ETHICS
The Code of Ethics is binding on Tereza Ševčíková and her co-therapists in couples therapy, as well as other collaborators in joint projects.
I adhere to the Code of Ethics of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). I work under professional supervision.ervizí.
I am a full member of the Czech Association for Psychotherapy.
I strictly adhere to the code of ethics. Everything you entrust to me is completely safe with me and is subject to confidentiality.
