Jana Hlavonkova

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MSc. MBACP

About me

Caught in a negative loop?
Stuck in cycles that are holding you back?
Feeling like you're not living your potential? 

Let me help you rewrite your story.

As a compassionate counsellor, I specialise in identifying the patterns that limit you. Free from judgement, I invite you to reclaim your authenticity and find freedom in your life.

Dedicated to inclusive and culturally sensitive support, I bring years of experience helping neurodivergent clients embrace self-acceptance and their authentic way of living.

Ready to live an authentic and empowered life? Contact me today to explore how we can make that happen. I look forward to connecting with you!

Individual counselling

Although my work is grounded in person-centred theory, I draw from various therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs. I attend to different "parts" of the self that are stuck in their patterns.

I work with individuals facing diverse emotional and relational issues, including attachment issues, burnout, depression and more

Relationship counselling

Every relationship offers an opportunity for growth; however, we can easily become stuck in unhelpful response patterns. To cultivate conscious relationships with healthy boundaries, it’s important to examine the needs and attachments that drive our emotions, thoughts, and actions. I am dedicated to helping couples bridge their understanding of each other and engage in more constructive dialogues. Through mediation, I create a safe space where both parties are heard. My approach aims to foster deeper connections, mutual respect, and lasting relationship satisfaction. The modalities I employ include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago Therapy, and Nonviolent Communication.

You can learn more about my approach on my website. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • I hold a BSc. (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling from Abertay University and an MSc. in Counselling and Positive Psychology from Bolton University.
  • I hold a diploma in Couples Counselling (Vital Connexions) and in Non-Violent Communication (Connecting2life).
  • Through my studies, I occupied the role of a Peer Mentor at Abertay University and I worked as a Support Worker for the British Red Cross. 
  • I volunteered as a trainee counsellor for Beacon Bolton (Greater Manchester) and Dundee Counselling.
  • Thanks to my Positive Psychology training, I am well-versed in its practical application and I often introduce it during sessions.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

I currently offer online sessions only.

When I work

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Bristol, City of Bristol, BS1

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Couples

Key details

DBS check info

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PVG Scheme info

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Online platforms

Zoom