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I'm Daniela, a registered clinical counsellor and gestalt psychotherapist. I am passionate about supporting my clients in their growth and healing through authentic connection. It is a true privilege to be allowed within my clients’ intimate world, which I treat with respect and compassion.

While I love working with a wide range of life experiences, I most enjoy supporting adult clients who are facing challenges in their relationships. These may be struggles with romantic partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, work relationships, or simply connecting with others.

My practice is grounded in contemporary gestalt psychotherapy, into which I weave somatic therapy (aspects of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing), Attachment Theory, and elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am drawn to gestalt therapy for its experiential and process-oriented nature, as well as its capacity to seamlessly integrate diverse modalities. My approach often incorporates creative experiments, using symbols and art to deepen the therapeutic process. Where appropriate, I also offer outdoor session (walk-and-talk or ecotherapy sessions).

My experience prior to starting private practice was in the non-for-profit sector, where I worked with disadvantaged women who experienced interpersonal trauma. This work significantly strengthened my passion for women’s issues.

I am originally from the Czech Republic, I was born during the communist era and witnessed my country’s revolution and transition from oppression to freedom. Australia has been my home for the last 18 years and I am very grateful for my life here. I have a wonderful 7-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum and who has been my greatest teacher. Thanks to him, I have learnt more about myself, differences and compassion than I could have ever imagined. I believe that being able to bring my whole authentic self with me as a gestalt therapist is one of the greatest gifts of this work.