About me
In 2017, I completed my degree in psychology at the University of Vienna and later obtained specialist certification in clinical psychology at the Faculty of Medicine of the Slovak Medical University. I subsequently obtained an L1A licence from the Slovak Chamber of Psychologists, which authorises me to provide individual and clinical psychological assessment.
I completed long-term psychotherapy training in PCA (the person-centred approach) at the Czech PCA Institute in Brno, and training in EMDR therapy at the Slovak Institute for Psychotraumatology and EMDR.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Services
I provide professional care and support to people facing difficult life situations, helping them cope with psychological difficulties and problems. My aim is to work with each client to explore solutions and find ways to improve their mental health and quality of life.
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I believe that clients are the best experts on themselves. As a therapist, I support them on their journey towards greater self-understanding, helping them find their own solutions and make decisions that reflect their needs and goals.
My approach is based on the belief that each of us has an inner capacity for natural, healthy self-regulation that enables us to function well. Sometimes this capacity can be disrupted, and therapy can help us reconnect with it.
SOŇA ALGAYEROVÁ, MSc., PhD.
Psychologist and therapist
First appointment
At our first appointment, we will talk about the questions and difficulties you would like to address in therapy, as well as the areas of your life in which you would like to make changes.
The length of our work together is individual and depends on your expectations and the goals you would like to achieve. It may range from a few sessions to several years.
At the end of the first consultation, we will decide whether to work together. If meeting in person in Bratislava does not suit you, we can also arrange online therapy. An in-person first appointment is preferable.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”
Frequently asked questions
Here you will find answers to the questions people most often ask about my services.
There is no need to feel ashamed of seeking help. In fact, seeing a qualified therapist can benefit many people and improve their quality of life.
Approach to therapy – if you have an idea of the therapeutic approach that would suit you best, this can be one of your selection criteria. However, research suggests that the therapeutic approach is not related to the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
Recommendations – ask friends, family or your doctor, or look for reviews.
Personal experience – even if you arrange an appointment, it is important to know that you are not committing to anything. It is up to you whether to continue working with the psychologist. Consider how easy it is to communicate with them, how well you understand them, whether what they say makes sense to you, and how you feel in their company.
Gender – your preference regarding the professional's gender may also help you choose. Some people feel uncomfortable discussing certain topics with someone of a different or the same gender. You may also have no preference.
Fees
or
One-off consultation
50 min
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Relationship difficulties (with yourself and others)
- Anxiety and depression
- Stress and coping
- Personal development
50 min
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- a psychotherapeutic method and approach aimed at treating unprocessed traumatic experiences and the difficulties arising from them
assessment
depending on scope
- Assessment for your own needs (to understand myself better...)
- At the request of a psychiatrist or another doctor
- For the Social Insurance Agency
- Assessment of personality, intelligence and more
for
a firearms licence
and unarmed private security work
assessment
- Firearms licence
- Unarmed private security
50 min
- Protects both client and psychologist
- Helps improve the quality of work with clients
- Support in challenging situations
* No contracts with health insurance companies
Terms of working together and therapyYou can book an appointment using the contact form below, by email, or by phone on working days. If I do not respond, for example while I am with a client or attending training, please send me a text message or email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Book an appointment
by phone on +421 908 151 525
If I do not answer the phone (while I am in a session with a client), please send me an email. You can expect a reply within 3–4 working days. I aim to give each enquiry individual attention, but the high volume of calls and emails means I need a little more time to respond.
Where can you find me?
Námestie 1. mája 11
Bratislava
© 2026 Psychologist - Therapist Soňa Algayerová, MSc., PhD.