Me and my work
I believe that every child and every person has everything they need to fulfil their human potential. I help my clients to create the conditions necessary for the growth towards this fulfilment.
I believe that relationships are of the highest priority for us as humans. That’s why I specialise in relationships and attachment. That’s also why I treasure my relationship with my clients and create for them a safe and warm environment in our sessions.
I also believe that Nature had a plan when it created us the way we are. The function of our brain is not always clear to us at first glance and often seems to be pathological or dysfunctional. But I believe the brain is highly adaptive and complex and it usually has good reasons to do what it does to protect us, to help us function. That’s why I am a follower of the developmental approach- I choose to work with Nature, not despite/against it.
I offer five types of services:
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- Children. I work with parents, grandparents, foster parents, teachers, nannies and anyone who has a child in their care to make sense of that child and help him/her thrive, while providing the needed support to the caregivers themselves. For more details scroll down.
- Couples. I work with couples helping them to bring warmth, understanding, acceptance, support, joy, love or whatever else they are missing, back to their relationship. For more details scroll down.
- Talks, Interactive Lectures, and Experiential Workshops on demand for parents and professionals, as well as for groups and community centers – either based on existing materials or tailored to your needs. Price and location upon agreement. More information available here.
- Online courses, webinars, Q&A sessions, case discussions for professionals, and in-person lectures. You can view the full offer here.
- Individual therapy only in exceptional cases. If you know me from our courses or lectures or my page, have previously had a consultation with me regarding your relationship with a partner or child, or have been referred to me by my colleague Xenie Majznerová, and you feel that you would like me to accompany you therapeutically, I will gladly welcome you – even though individual therapy is not my primary specialization.
1. Children.
When working with teachers and caregivers I’m guided by Neufeld’s approach. I do not focus on symptoms or diagnoses. Instead I take a holistic, non-direct approach. I look for the reasons underlying the behaviour, and together with the child’s adults try to find ways to help the child. I don’t tell the caretakers what to do. I help them to see the child’s needs and to find ways that suit them to fulfil those needs, that would enable the child to grow and prosper.
I help my clients to become the answer to their children’s problems. Consultations take place without the child’s presence or even knowledge that the caregiver is getting a consultation about them. I help the adults to see their children through a different lens- the lens of psychological-emotional development and of relationship. I believe that caregivers and teachers are the biggest experts in their children, and all they need to do is start trusting their deep caring instincts, and my job in this process is to empower them.
- Attachment problems
- Tantrums, anger and aggression
- Demanding and commanding behaviour
- Problems in school or kindergarten
- Lack of will to cooperate
- Shyness
- Sleeping problems
- Eating problems
- The digital device addiction
- Studying/teachability problems
- Constant whining and complaining
- Lying and sneakiness
- Cussing and impoliteness
- A rivalry between siblings.
- Enuresis
- Bowel movement problems
- Clingy behaviour, separation anxiety
- Strong preference of one caretaker
- Obsessive and compulsive behaviours
- Anxiousness, fears and phobias
- Coping with parents divorce or separation
- Attention problems
- Bullying
- Lack of sad tears
- And more
2. Couples.
In my work with couples I guide the couple to communicate differently – using Imago dialogue. Imago is a magical tool that enables the couple to see and hear each other better. The conversation moves to another level – a deeper and more mindful one. It helps them grow together and support each other on the way to the fulfilment of their human potential. When using Imago, the couple starts to see and appreciate each other for who they really are. And as a bonus, it helps them to see their relationship with their children (if they have any) from a new angle, and gives them a wonderful tool of non-violent, empathetic and accepting communication with them. I also use play in my sessions with couples, as a natural and safe way to connection and healing.
To ensure high quality of my work, I undergo continuous personal therapy, frequent intervisions with my colleagues and regular supervisions. I also continuously educate myself in the field of
psychology by taking academic and professional courses.
Location:
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Online – From the comfort of your home, we can meet via video call using platforms such as FB Messenger, WhatsApp, Zoom, or Google Meet.
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“Walk and Talk” Consultation (by phone) – If you find it easier to talk while moving rather than sitting, and video calls don’t suit you, I offer phone consultations during which I’ll be out walking – and you’re welcome to go for a walk too, wherever is convenient for you. The price is slightly lower, but the phone call is at your own expense – with the exception of Vodafone customers, with whom I have unlimited free calling. Please note that occasional background noise from the street may be heard. This service is not suitable for couples therapy. It may also not be suitable for clients experiencing more serious psychological difficulties. In some cases, I need to see the client face-to-face in order to help more effectively.
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“Walk and Talk” Consultation (walking together) – If you find it easier to talk while moving rather than sitting, and you feel more comfortable speaking side by side, I offer the option of an in-person meeting during a walk together. We ideally walk in nature, a park, or a quieter urban area – somewhere you’re unlikely to run into someone you know. The meeting takes place within a 20-minute drive from Předboj. The price is the same as for an online consultation. This format is not suitable for couples therapy or for more than one client at a time. In case of bad weather, the session may be canceled or replaced with an online consultation.
Language:
I speak and work in English, Czech, Russian and Hebrew.
Price:
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Consultation regarding children or individual therapy (online or in-person walk) – 60 minutes – 2,000 CZK / 83 € / 65 £
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Consultation regarding children or individual therapy (by phone) – 60 minutes – 1,500 CZK / 61 € / 51 £
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Couples therapy (online) – 90 minutes – 3,000 CZK / 124 € / 98 £
Account number: 8292557869/5500
Cancellation policy:
If you need to cancel a session, or considering it, please let me know as soon as possible via phone call or a message (not via email).
Sessions that were cancelled less than 24 hours before the session will be charged with 50% of the full session price.
Sessions that were cancelled less than one hour before the scheduled session or weren’t cancelled at all will be fully charged.
Exemptions: Sudden health issues of the client or family member, death in the family or sudden absence of someone who could watch the kids.
Contacts:
- Phone/Whatsapp: +420723155037
- Email: linaviz(at)gmail.com
- My Facebook page
- FB groups for parents and professionals.
Reviews:
You can view reviews from my clients and add your own review here.
Short biography:
- Me and my partner have been together since 2005, and we have two children, born in 2014 and 2018.
- I acquired my BA in Psychology at Tel Aviv University in 2005.
- Since 2018 I’ve been studying Developmental Psychology at Neufeld Institute.
- At Neufeld Institute I’m a member of Support Centre and Practitioner Centre programs, and a course facilitator since 2020.
- I’m a co-founder of the Neufeld Institut CZ/SK – Neufeld Institute Czech and Slovak languages branch, since 2023.
- In 2021 – 2023 I participated in experiential training in Person Centred Approach
- In 2024, after two years of training, I received certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist from Imago Relationships Worldwide.
- In 2025, after two years of training, I received certification as a parent consultant from the Neufeld Institute.
- Since 2024 I’m in Neufeld Institute Faculty Internship with Gordon Neufeld and Tamara Strijack.
