Hi,
I'm Monika
and this is my Journey to Becoming a Therapist.
II was born in Slovakia under the energy of the full moon, feeling a deep connection to Mother Moon, who has guided me through healing and transformation. Growing up in a post-communist society shaped by generational trauma, I knew early on that I wanted a different path—one of self-discovery and growth.
At 20, with nothing but determination, I moved to Paris to study psychology. It was a challenging time, but I graduated from respected universities, became fluent in French, and laid the foundation for my therapeutic journey. I immersed myself in various psychological disciplines—psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, systemic therapy, family constellations, and trauma therapy.
While I gained experience in clinical psychology, my career initially led me into the corporate world. Working in Human Resources across Europe, I met inspiring entrepreneurs who taught me that life doesn’t have to follow a conventional script.
But after years in the business world, I felt drained and turned to yoga and meditation for refuge. This shift took me to India with a one-way ticket, where I immersed myself in spiritual practices, lived in monasteries, and completed my yoga teacher training.
My journey then led me to shamanism, plant medicine, and indigenous wisdom in Peru, offering me profound healing experiences.
I also explored astrology, tarot, reiki, cacao ceremonies, and other spiritual tools that helped me embrace all parts of myself.
Eventually, I found my home in Portugal—where all these experiences came together. Today, I create a safe space for others to embark on their healing journeys, integrating psychology, spirituality, and deep inner work. I believe we all have the power to step into our fullest potential, transform our wounds into wisdom, and create a life of meaning, beauty, and joy.
"And so I wait. I wait for time to heal the pain and raise me to my feet once again - so that I can start a new path, my own path, the one that will make me whole again."
J.Canfield
My Credits
Psychology & Psychotherapy
- Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis – Paris, 2013
- Master’s in Work, Personnel and Organizational Psychology – Paris, 2015
- Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Work Psychology and Human Resources – Spain, 2015
- Auto-Hypnosis and Hypnosis Training – Slovakia, 2020
- Somatic Experiencing (Introductory Training) – Portugal, 2023
- 330-Hour Professional Training in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr.Gabor Mate – Online, 2024
- Heart-Math Trauma Sensitive Practitioner – The Resilient Heart Course with HeartMath Institute – Online, 2025
Yoga & Meditation
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga – India, 2018
- 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Yin Yoga –India, 2019
- Vipassana Meditation – India, 2019
- Meditation Course – India, 2019
- Yoga Sutra Studies – India, 2021
- Daniel Collins Face Yoga Method Certification – Online, 2021
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga Course – Online, 2024