Educational and Psychological Councelling












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            Leaving your home and moving to a new country to study medicine can be a major transition.

            university can offer many chances and opportunities as well as challenges such as adjustin
            environment and various demands during the medical study. Sometimes it can be difficult to
            family and friends, or deal with some issues only by ourselves.


            We are here to help you cope with your situation. The University Counselling Centre (UCC) 
            and confidential service, which is available to all students who need psychological suppor

            situations. Confidential discussions led by professional counsellors can help open new per
            develop productive approaches, and/or better coping strategies to personal challenges.

             
            You might need:
            • to help with adjustment to cultural differences and the educational system

            • to manage academic problems
            • to talk about stressful situations
            • to deal with relationship difficulties

            • to improve your communication skills
            • to discuss health related issues






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            * OUR COUNSELLORS
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            Gal Haimy, MA. [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1133801591832289/?lang=cs"]


            Expressive Arts Therapist and Certified Psychodramatist (individuals and groups).
            Gal has completed her M.A in Expressive Art Therapy from Lesley University, Cambridge, USA
            years’ experience in working with students of different ages in various institutions. 

            Areas of Interest: Mindfulness; Anxiety/Stress reduction; Depression; Adjustment and Famil
            issues, Identity development; Self- esteem issues, Interpersonal skills and Relational Dev
            Theoretical Orientation: A holistic, solution focused approach to therapy with influences 

            Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Art Therapy techniques to provide 
            care that is both trauma informed and strengths-based.


            David Skorunka, MD., Ph.D. [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1621558562555141

            Senior Counsellor, Board Certified Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Family Therapist. Ass

            at the Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Hradec 
            Clinical Background: Since 1996 clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient psych
            psychotherapy, couple and family therapy. International training and clinical experience (

            United Kingdom, Finland). In the past, liaison psychiatry consultations in Faculty Hospita
            Králové) and County General Hospital (Rychnov nad Kněžnou). Psychiatry and psychotherapy c
            Child Guidance Center (Hradec Králové). Experience with interdisciplinary team collaborati

            mental health.
            Areas of Interest:  Mental health, psychosomatic medicine, psychotherapy and family therap
            Systemic perspective, narrative approaches, and integrative psychotherapy.

             
            How to make an appointment?
            For individual counselling, it is necessary to schedule an appointment by sending an email

            counsellors:

            Where can you find us? 

            Gal Haimy: Office in the wing D of the Faculty of Medicine building, on the 4th floor (the
            the practical room of the Dept. of Histology, but to the left from the stairs), room numbe


            David Skorunka: Office at the Dept. of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, 3rd floor
                   


            * The counseling center’s services are protected by law and information about your treatme
            be released to others with your written permission; however, confidentiality can be broken
            concerns for safety to self or others, or if the records are court ordered.