Psychotherapist under supervision
Existential-analytic approach
Maria Savchenko
I help you navigate anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, and relationship challenges
I offer in-person sessions in Prague and online.
The first 20-minute introductory consultation is free.
Psychotherapist under supervision
Existential-analytic approach
Maria Savchenko
Welcome, my name is Maria.
I am a psychotherapist working within the existential analysis approach
I began working with people more than 15 years ago through body-oriented practices, including yoga, somatic work, and mindfulness. This experience has become one of the foundations of my work as a psychotherapist and has taught me to pay close attention to the connection between body and mind.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a therapist for students at Charles University in Prague and at the Kaleidoskop therapeutic community.
I practise under the regular supervision of experienced European and American professionals.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a therapist for students at Charles University in Prague and at the Kaleidoskop therapeutic community.
I practise under the regular supervision of experienced European and American professionals.
How I can help
You may recognize yourself in some of the following:
Anxiety is preventing you from living fully
You often find yourself imagining the worst-case scenarios. The world feels unsafe, making it difficult to relax and leaving you with a constant need to keep everything under control.
You feel that you are approaching burnout
Life has become an endless to-do list, with less and less room for joy. You constantly feel behind, and chronic exhaustion has started to feel normal.
You find it difficult to set boundaries in relationships
It is hard for you to say “no” and make space for your own needs. Sometimes you hold on too tightly to relationships; at other times, you avoid intimacy altogether.
You constantly compare yourself to others
Other people’s achievements make you question yourself and your own worth. No matter what you do, it never seems to be enough.
You put off what truly matters to you
You have hopes and plans, but the fear of making a mistake or failing prevents you from taking action. As a result, you feel stuck and unable to live the way you want.
You are going through a period of change and need support
Moving, separation, the loss of a loved one, a career change, or a new stage of life can leave you without your usual sense of direction. During these times, it is especially important to have a safe space where you can process what you are going through and gradually find stability within yourself.
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How therapy works
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Acquaintance
During a free 20-minute introductory phone consultation, we will get to know each other, briefly discuss what is troubling you, and explore whether I am the right therapist for you.
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Meeting format
If we decide to continue working together, sessions can take place online or in person in Prague. Each session lasts 50 minutes. We usually meet once a week, although the format and frequency can be adjusted to your individual situation.
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What you can come with
You do not need to arrive with a clearly defined goal. We can begin with a feeling, an emotional state, or a situation that is currently preventing you from living the way you would like.
Method
Professional Standards
There is room in life for both joy and suffering. I don’t promise to remove difficulties, but I can be there with you - offering a space for reflection and healing, supporting you as you navigate life’s ups and downs, and helping you discover meaning, inner resources, and opportunities for growth.
Existential analysis supports a shift from being a passive observer to becoming an active participant in your own life. Even when circumstances cannot be changed, there remains a space of inner freedom within you. Together, we can explore and gradually expand that space.
Existential analysis supports a shift from being a passive observer to becoming an active participant in your own life. Even when circumstances cannot be changed, there remains a space of inner freedom within you. Together, we can explore and gradually expand that space.
Supervision
Personal therapy
I regularly consult my work with experienced colleagues from Europe and North America.
I am engaged in my own personal therapy, which is an essential part of professional ethics.
Confidentiality
Everything you bring into therapy remains between us. This is the foundation of our work together.
Pricing
Online session
Introductory session - free (20 minutes)
1200 CZK
50 minutes
Sessions take place via Zoom - you can join from anywhere.
Sessions take place via Zoom - you can join from anywhere.
In-person session in Prague
1400 CZK
50 minutes
The exact address will be shared after booking.
The exact address will be shared after booking.
Before starting therapy, we can have a short call to get to know each other.
You can share what brings you here, ask any questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
You can share what brings you here, ask any questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
Professional experience
Since 2025 — Private psychotherapy practice
Individual therapy for adults, both in person in Prague and online. My practice is supported by regular supervision from experienced professionals.
Since 2025 — Charles University in Prague
Psychotherapeutic support for students at the Second Faculty of Medicine.
Since 2025 — Kaleidoskop therapeutic community
Therapeutic work with people with personality disorders.
Since 2022 — Individual coaching practice
Supporting clients through periods of change, difficult decisions, and the search for a new direction.
Over 15 years — Body-oriented work and mindfulness practices
Teaching yoga, somatic work, and mindfulness. This experience helps me pay closer attention to the connection between a person’s emotional state and its physical manifestations.
Additional professional experience
Education
Education
Since 2023 — University of Salzburg
Master’s degree in Psychology and Existential Analysis
Master’s degree in Psychology and Existential Analysis
Clinical Practice
2024 — 330 hours of clinical practice in psychiatric settings:
Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital (Prague)
Central Military Hospital (Prague)
Since 2025 — practice at Kaleidoskop Therapeutic Community
Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital (Prague)
Central Military Hospital (Prague)
Since 2025 — practice at Kaleidoskop Therapeutic Community
Additional Training
- 2025 — Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), foundational training
- 2021 — Coaching certification (ICF standards)
- 15+ years — Yoga teaching (Ashtanga Vinyasa certification)
FAQ
This is always individual and cannot be determined in advance.
The number and format of sessions evolve during the process and can be adjusted depending on your needs and situation.
There is no “right” number of sessions - what matters is your own pace and depth.
The number and format of sessions evolve during the process and can be adjusted depending on your needs and situation.
There is no “right” number of sessions - what matters is your own pace and depth.
Not at the moment.
No, I do not prescribe medication.
If needed, I can refer you to the psychiatrist I collaborate with.
If needed, I can refer you to the psychiatrist I collaborate with.
That is completely normal and quite common.
Understanding what is troubling you is already part of the therapeutic process.
You can come with a feeling, a state, or a question - and we will gradually clarify it together.
Your focus may evolve over time, and that is a natural part of the work.
Understanding what is troubling you is already part of the therapeutic process.
You can come with a feeling, a state, or a question - and we will gradually clarify it together.
Your focus may evolve over time, and that is a natural part of the work.
Yes. Confidentiality is one of the core principles of my work.
Everything you share in therapy remains between us, except in rare situations required by law.
Everything you share in therapy remains between us, except in rare situations required by law.
Yes, you can end therapy whenever you feel ready.
Each session is paid separately; I do not offer package deals
Each session is paid separately; I do not offer package deals
Contact me
The first meeting usually takes the form of a free 20-minute introductory call.
I believe it’s important that you have the space to choose your therapist calmly and thoughtfully.
During the call, you can share what brings you here, ask any questions, get to know me and my approach, and get a sense whether working together feels right for you.
I work in English, Czech and Russian.
I believe it’s important that you have the space to choose your therapist calmly and thoughtfully.
During the call, you can share what brings you here, ask any questions, get to know me and my approach, and get a sense whether working together feels right for you.
I work in English, Czech and Russian.
Contact me directly via email: praktika.praha@gmail.com
or fill out the contact form below:
or fill out the contact form below:
Yoga Dealers, s.r.o.IČ14144298
Viklefova 1605/17, 130 00 Praha - Žižkov
praktika.praha@gmail.com
+420776603178
Viklefova 1605/17, 130 00 Praha - Žižkov
praktika.praha@gmail.com
+420776603178
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