The ten sessions we had with Dr Katja Hajek have really been a life saver for our relationship. She was very insightful, kind, and extremely understanding and she helped us identify key issues that were a root cause to our difficulties as a couple. We felt so comfortable talking to her and for the first time, we have been able to confront several underlying issues that were causing damage to us as a couple.
Our communication is now amazing and we feel we are on a new path together because of her help. I would not hesitate to recommend her to other couples.
- J and S
I can't recommend Dr Hajek enough. I was looking for someone who would listen, understand and challenge me to make strong, positive choices within a particularly challenging time of my life and she has given me just that, helping me see things in a different way. Thanks for all your help!
- John
I only decided to have therapy sessions after being pushed by my daughter to improve our relationship and was a bit sceptical about the results. I ended up really appreciating the sessions with Dr Hajek and even enjoying them. I had about 10 sessions altogether and found 'the dialogue' with both her and myself really helpful. I also realised much more clearly that the impact we have on others can be quite different to what we intended even with the best will in the world. I believe that my experience will help me cope with stress better and be a calm and supportive presence for the people I love. I can't praise Katja highly enough.
- E.N. November 2021
I think Katja is great. We have done 4 sessions with her and then decided to take a break as we have some figuring out to do at our end. But we did really like Katja - she has a very direct style which I very much appreciated, but some people may find it challenging. She was helpful at giving us things to try and work on every week. More than anything I appreciated that she herself suggested that we take a break and figure out what we want to achieve vs keep taking our business.
- B.F. (Couple work - December 2021)
The sessions with Katja helped us create space to think, talk and remember how much we mean to each other. We had joint and individual sessions to explore our expectations, the things that trigger us, and any patterns of behaviour. Katja was great at letting us set the pace and getting us to examine our language and reactions to stress. This helped us to think about our communication habits, and work on adapting these so that even when we argue, we stay strong as a couple.
- J and T (November 2022)
Dr Hajek is FANTASTIC
Drop your guard
Open your hearts and minds
Put your trust in each other
Put your trust in Dr Hajek
She will help you.
- Karl and Tina (2022)
We had 10 sessions with Katja. While we were initially somewhat skeptical about how the therapeutic process might help us, as the sessions progressed we found them to be valuable in helping us unpack and analyse the causes of conflict in our relationship. Katja provided a safe space for discussion; she mirrored, reframed and analyzed our divergent views, providing much needed perspective to enable us move forward. And while her direct approach was at times challenging, her honesty proved helpful in the long run. Overall, the process allowed us to have more productive conversations, to listen to each other more, and to identify incremental, actionable steps for changing the dynamics we had found problematic in our marriage.
- R and O
We knew we needed something to change in our marriage but we didn't know what, it turned out what we needed was Katja, who provided a safe space for us to explore how our relationship had evolved and who we have become as a couple. Katja is direct in her approach which means progress is made right from the start. Our ten sessions were like a marriage MOT. Every couple should try it.
- D and G
We had ten therapy sessions with Dr Hajek and from the first session we felt comfortable and in good hands. Dr Hajek's style is direct and therapy felt quite challenging at times, but we found it beneficial for our progress. Our communication has improved greatly due to the therapy and we would definitely recommend Dr Hajek as we felt it was money well spent.
- Gina and Jason
My partner and I have been together for 6 years and we recently hit a difficult patch. We decided to do couple therapy to help us address the issues and we needed some professional guidance. Katja was recommended to us and after seeing her outstanding experience, qualifications and glowing testimonials we decided to book our first session.
We both found Katja was honest, patient and considerate in her approach, and her insightful observations really helped us find a new perspective and move forward. She was impartial and unbiased, and she really saw the concerns from both of our perspectives. Katja is a very honest and open therapist and we will see her again in a few months’ time to review our progress. We would highly recommend her to anyone seeking couple therapy.
- M and P
Katja really helped my wife and I to improve our marriage. She helped us to see the good in each other, and our relationship went from being on the brink of collapse to a place of understanding and acceptance of both of our flaws.
The therapy brought us closer as Katja was perceptive of our individual needs as well as our needs as a couple. We now understand each other better and we are able to enjoy our marriage. We found the therapy really helpful.
- K and P
Over the course of my therapy with Katja I have began to build an awareness of my habitual thought patterns and assumptions. Katja’s direct and honest communication has made me feel like I have a guide and an ally through this challenging time in my life. She is not afraid to challenge my assumptions and there is a feeling of accountability that is incredibly helpful to me. I often feel very overwhelmed and my thoughts can be quite muddled, and Katja has never made me feel like I have overwhelmed her. I feel I have more control over my thoughts and feelings now, and it is helping me to build self esteem. Thank you Katja
- Hanna
We are not a married couple (yet). We were at a challenging time that had become more difficult through poor communication. Dr Hajek not only listened but challenged us to listen to each other. The sessions were well balanced and we were given a chance to reflect on previous sessions to ensure both of us were benefitting. We needed a neutral party to help us through the challenges.We came with one main issue and left with skills to deal with so many different situations. We are grateful to Dr Hajek and feel so much more prepared for our married life together.
- Cara and David
Katja was a wonderful source of calm insight and balanced views. She helped me at a time in my marriage where our ability to communicate had broken down and I no-longer felt heard. Without judgement, Katja listened to us both and through a series of well planned sessions moved us forward.
- Helen and Carl
We found the couple sessions very useful . Katja was professional and she was able to put us at ease. She helped us to explore the causes of some difficult issues and communication problems, and was able to suggest more helpful behaviours to both of us. Having time set aside to really listen, and try to understand each other better with the help of a skilled therapist was invaluable in helping us improve our relationship.
- Rosie and James
I would highly recommend Dr Katja Hajek. She is very thorough and practical. She helped me work through some long standing issues, gain much needed perspective in some areas and helped me to be more accepting of things I cannot change. I have new confidence and skills to move forward in life. I really benefit from the therapy. Thank you Katja!!!
- Mary
When I first began attending therapy I had struggled with depression and anxiety for many years and I was very sceptical as to what I would get out of it or how things could change. However Katja’s insightful comments and constructive challenge made me realise there were a lot of areas where I was making unhelpful assumptions. Her approach is very structured with clear aims, and this was reassuring that we were both working towards the same outcome. By making a conscious effort and reflecting on our therapy, I now feel so much better in a way that I really had not thought possible. I’m very grateful to her for bringing a different perspective to how I view things and make sure that when I catch that nasty voice in my head I remind myself of one of her particularly useful comments; just because it was that way before, doesn’t mean it has to be now.
- Anna
I met Katja in October 2018. On the way to meeting her for the first time, I felt uncertain, uneasy, not sure about what to expect. After our first session, I felt relieved and happy about my decision to have involved a stranger, (a psychologist) i.e. a non-related person to me and my problems with my husband.
I looked forward to our weekly meeting: they did me a lot of good. Whatever we spoke about, I had found a partner who gave me incentives to think about and suggestions how to possibly react in certain situations. I have also profited from the recommendation of specific literature, which I, still today, turn to and read when needed.
But most of all, it was Katja's welcoming and understanding approach to my problems which helped me a lot.
- Christine
Our relationship had come to a point of crisis when we decided to try couples therapy. We had no idea of where or who to go to, but we wanted a therapist with experience who could help us see a way through. And so, with a little scepticism we started therapy with Katja. From the very first session Katja seemed determined to understand and get to the heart of our problems and to give us a possible way out of our difficulties that didn't involve breaking up our family. Therapy has been painful and difficult at times, but Katja created such a safe space for us, a space of equality and fairness that has allowed us to hear and speak to each other.
With her guidance, we have given ourselves a chance to get back to the relationship that we dreamed we would have and a future together that had seemed almost impossible before working with her. Katja's insight and ability as a therapist has been remarkable, and in a very short space of time has changed our behaviour, our relationship and our lives for the better. We would have no hesitation in recommending Katja Hajek to anyone in need of relationship counselling.
- Natasha and Ben
I have found Dr Katja Hajek to be both welcoming and patient. I was new to therapy, so initially found it daunting, and did not know what to expect, but she has given me space to be heard and challenged. She is insightful, a fantastic listener and helps you connect the dots in sessions that are customized to your needs.
- Frankie
My partner and I had six sessions with Dr Katja Hajek and she was very supportive. She has a wonderful way of helping you view things from another person’s perspective, and helps you to think about a whole situation and its impact.
She gave us exercises after each session which really helped us to focus on our goals. She would also check in with us after a tricky session to make sure we were doing alright. It felt very personal and both my partner and I were very happy we made the choice to speak with Katja.
She really helped us break a communication barrier and encouraged us to work on some previously tricky topics.
She is very professional and always supportive. We would highly recommend her to anyone who needs to talk to someone about relationships issues, and she will help you work through them.
- Sylvia and John
