About me

Bc. Barbora Pavlu, MBA

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I am a therapist and crisis counsellor

· I offer therapy sessions in fluent, natural English
· I work with individuals in my private practice in Prague 5 and online
· I am part of the psychotherapist team at Terapie Sacre Coeur
· I work as a crisis counsellor at Linka bezpečí (Counselling service for kids and youth) 
· I support women experiencing difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood through the non-profit organization Usmev mamy.
· I’m the mother of a wonderful little girl, the wife of a sports enthusiast, and the housemate of a black cat.

I began my practice as a therapist after more than ten years in senior management. I have worked in the Czech Republic, Australia, and Switzerland, gaining experience in leadership, high-pressure environments, and with adaptability and understanding of a variety of corporate cultures internationally. I understand the personal cost these roles can take. I create space for busy people to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

How I work

My work is results-driven, helping you create meaningful change in the areas that matter most to you. This may involve working through strong emotions, difficult circumstances, or times of uncertainty or loss of direction. I work to understand each client’s unique perspective — how they see the world, relate to themselves, and pursue their goals. Therapy is a process that can be demanding and sometimes frustrating. Change rarely happens all at once; it’s a shared journey of exploration and collaboration. 

I often compare therapy to a workout in a gym. I provide professional guidance, but it’s the client who brings the change to their life — gradually, intentionally, and at their own pace. I know when to push a little further and when to slow down, ensuring that the effort leads to genuine, lasting change rather than just temporary relief.

One of my strengths is the ability to identify connections, integrate them, and bring structure to them. With years of experience in the corporate world, I understand the pressures of performance, responsibility, and deadlines — as well as the burnout, quiet frustration, or sense of being lost that can follow I combine a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit your way of thinking, while also creating space for meaningful change. The goal isn't just to talk — it's to create real, lasting transformation.

Qualifications & accreditations

– Therapist at Terapie Sacer Coeur Praha (2025 - present) (2025 - present)
Peer consultant at Usmev mamy (2024 - present)
– Crisis counsellor Linka bezpečí (2024 - present)
– Psychotherapist in training Accredited psychotherapy training in Individual psychology, Mansio (2024 - present)
– Foundational Psychotherapy Course, Czech Institute of Biosynthetic Psychotherapy (2024)
– Basic Crisis Intervention Course, Linka bezpeci (2024)
– Professional courses and workshops such as: Working with Dreams (Czech Institute of Biosynthetic Psychotherapy, 2024), Meditative Dance (Czech Institute of Biosynthetic Psychotherapy, 2024), Sibling Constellations (Family Centre Prague, 2024), and MBSR – Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Paula Fassati (2022).
– Managerial positions in local and multinational companies in the Czech Republic, Australia, and Switzerland (2011–2022)
– Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and PR (Charles University, 2012), MBA (University of Technology Sydney, 2015)