Etela Campbell

Etela Campbell

Child Development Specialist & Family Therapist

etkolarikova@gmail.com +420 722 933 348 Prague, Czech Republic

A child development specialist and family therapist combining Montessori pedagogy, clinical child psychology, and nature-based learning. I work primarily with parents to help them understand and respond to their child's emotional, social, and behavioural development — creating calmer homes and stronger family relationships.

Family Advisor — Child Development Specialist

Poradna Therapia, Prague 1

2024 — Present  ·  Na Poříčí 12, Palác YMCA, Praha 1

  • Individual consultations with parents of children aged 3 and above, focusing on behavioural challenges, emotional development, and family dynamics.
  • Sessions available in English and Czech, in person and online.
  • Part of a multidisciplinary team of psychotherapists and coaches at one of Prague's leading counselling practices.

Deputy Head

Pididomek Nursery

2021 — 2024

  • Designed and implemented wellness and nutrition programmes tailored to individual children's needs, collaborating with families and staff.
  • Created and led behaviour support plans using positive reinforcement strategies to promote healthy social and emotional development.
  • Developed a balanced nutritional programme in partnership with the nursery chef, focusing on optimal nutrition for young children.
  • Led staff training sessions on child development, wellness, and behaviour strategies.

Early Years Practitioner

Mulberry Bush Montessori

2018 — 2021

  • Guided children through outdoor, nature-based learning to foster independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.
  • Collaborated with parents to tailor individualised learning plans supporting each child's developmental milestones.
  • Applied Montessori principles to create prepared environments that encouraged intrinsic motivation and independent exploration.

BCA (Hons) — Childhood and Youth Studies

The Open University

2018 — 2022  ·  Focused on child psychology, behaviour, and developmental milestones

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health

Stanford University (online)

Professional certificate

Diploma in Educational Psychology

CPD certified

Professional certificate

Early Years Educational Psychology

CPD certified

Professional certificate

Positive Parenting Techniques

CPD certified

Professional certificate

Early Childhood Crisis and Trauma

CPD certified

Professional certificate

Rekreologie Studies

Ostravská Univerzita v Ostravě

Sports, recreation, and early childhood foundation

Child development
Early years education
Behaviour support
Montessori methods
Family therapy
Nature-based learning
Wellness & nutrition
EnglishNative
CzechNative
PolishConversational
GermanBasic
SpanishBasic

Poradna Therapia

koucink-psychoterapie.cz

Na Poříčí 12
Palác YMCA, 5th floor
Praha 1, 110 00

Free 20-minute discovery call — in English or Czech, online or in person.

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