Markéta Černoušková – Certified Therapist, Lecturer & Trusted Advisor for High-Stakes Challenges

I turned to Markéta with serious problems – an eating disorder, depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts. I didn’t even think it would be possible, but she taught me to handle myself in unbearable moments, to be kind to myself, to accept myself, to create safety. I learned that it is normal to experience negative emotions, to rage, to cry, to feel pain. But also that I deserve to be happy… Markéta is completely professional yet human, funny, we often laugh. Today I eat whatever I want, the panic attacks are gone. Life is suddenly magical and increasingly a blast! 

After the death of my parents, when I felt terrible and guilty, therapy with Markéta uncovered a lot of things I carry from childhood from my relationship with my mom. Why I am so sensitive to some things, why I am so strict with myself. Now I can work better with my emotions, I can have joy in life, be positive, and mainly not worry unnecessarily. 

I had the opportunity to experience Markéta’s workshop at AB-InBev at a time when I was facing great work pressure. It was a turning point for me. Not only did it remind me that knowing one’s boundaries is a strength, but most importantly, I gained practical tools for stress regulation and immediate calming of the nervous system. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to consciously work with their energy and prevent burnout.

We used Ms. Černoušková’s services at WPP Media for our employees at the beginning of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. It was a highly stressful period, so we greatly appreciated the guidance and advice on how to stand firm in this complex situation. Mrs. Černoušková led two workshops for us, attended by several dozen of our employees. Both workshops were highly valued by our employees. 

What I found most valuable were the specific personal realizations and “aha” moments that inspired me and gave me the sense that my journey toward freeing myself from unhelpful beliefs is meaningful.

It was also powerful for me to reevaluate my own emotions – especially the anger and rage I had experienced in the past (especially last year) and often blamed myself for. I realized that they have their justification and even carry a certain nobility within them. The realization that I have a right to them and that shame only increases the burden on my nervous system was very liberating for me. It was also very important for me to realize that trauma often arises within a relationship and that it is precisely within a relationship – if it is safe, compassionate, and kind – that healing can take place. …

I would like to express my deep gratitude for your work and for bringing these important topics to the public in a clear and compassionate way.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I look forward to the next retreat.

I reached out to Markéta in one of the hardest moments of my life. I didn’t know how to go on, I was afraid I wouldn’t handle another day. I was thrilled with the speed at which therapy brought change. We didn’t delay with interpretations of stories, but worked straight with the body, and it showed what it was ready to let go of on its own. I felt safe with Markéta and perceived her genuine interest. Compassionate Inquiry therapy was a turning point when I started taking responsibility for my life and freeing myself from old programs. Markéta was an amazing guide for me! 

Markéta once told me a sentence that absolutely hit me: “The tablet or occasional watching of cartoons while eating doesn’t hurt your son, but it hurts him when mommy is angry at him.” I realized how much it hurt me in childhood when my parents were angry at me. And how I thought I was stupid, and that’s why they were angry. Since then, we have an agreement at home: one meal is eaten with cartoons and the second meal is without cartoons. And it works! I promised myself I wouldn’t be angry at my son. And as soon as a conflict comes that puts me into emotional overload, I try to stop first, breathe, and react consciously, not from an old wound. Thank you, Markéta, for opening my eyes! 

Ms. Černoušková held a crisis intervention at our company after one of our favorite colleagues passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. The session with her helped me a lot to understand that the feelings we all had – fear, sadness, but also anger and guilt (that we let him work so much) – are normal and that we are allowed to have them. We also realized, including the management, that we must pay attention to work-life balance. 

For a long time, I struggled with unpleasant feelings, trying to run away from them, and with confusion in my personal life. Professionally, I was exhausting myself with pressure to perform. I thought that what I was experiencing and how I was behaving was just how it is and must remain. But thanks to Markéta, I found out it doesn’t have to be that way. I am learning to experience and understand my emotions and needs, their causes, and ways I can work on myself. All this in a pleasant environment full of trust and understanding. I am grateful that Markéta introduced me to the approach of Dr. Gabor Maté. I am not afraid to say she changed my life for the better.