Dagmar is a warm, friendly and experienced integrative counsellor, working with a varied approach including CBT, psychodynamic, person centered and Trauma focused Therapy. Dagmar has worked with a variety of individuals from different ages, cultures and backgrounds faced with many different challenges and concerns from depression, relationship issues, anxiety, OCD, grief, self esteem, eating disorders and problem eating, abuse, stress, trauma, addiction, health anxiety and much more. Dagmar will provide you with a space that is non judgmental, filled with empathy and safe which will allow you to open up and explore your concerns and grow in self awareness. She allows her clients to reach solutions and to feel that they are empowered to make changes.
Individual therapy, is a process, where you work 1:1 with a trained therapist. This is done in a caring, safe and confidential space, where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, beliefs and behaviours, identify and work through the issues in your life that you would like to change, accept, or understand better. It takes a great courage to book that initial session, and I am here to support an to coach you towards a more happier life
I am licensed in the UK with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I have obtained Msc in Psychology from University of Commenius in Bratislava in 2009.
I have additionally completed both of my postgraduate diplomas, here in the UK.
PGDip in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in 2012 and
PG Dip in Psychological Therapy (CBT) in 2019.
I have been in practice for 12 years, working with client in variety of settings; NHS (6 years), Student counselling, EAP, private practice, to name just the few.
I have completed my Advanced Certificate as an ADHD practitioner in 2022.
As well as finalised my Fallout of Narcissistic Abuse in February 2024.
I believe in mind body spirituality link and therefore attend yoga retreat centres in India , to work with my mind and body in order to to show up fully present and available to my dear clients
My profession is something that I feel very passionate about , and it would be my honour and the privilege to support you on your journey towards a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #375102
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dagmar Salamonova-Clark. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dagmar was really helpful and supportive. She was nice to talk to and made me feel so supported. I don’t know what I would have done without her. She also was flexible and added new slots on when I couldn’t do any times available
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Dagmar for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She has been the first therapist recommended to me and I have been very happy with her throughout every session.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Dagmar for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Incredibly impersonal approach of both the app and person.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Dagmar for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
My therapist has been extremely supportive with my mental health. I have opened up about my concerns and she has been listening and giving advice on how to work on them.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Dagmar for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Dagmar has been a great listener which is key to my therapy. She is able to keep me thinking about how and why, and then explain what I might be feeling in a very simple way. I’ve really enjoyed therapy with Dagmar.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Dagmar for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management