carrier path

Career path

2007-2013

Master’s Degree in Psychology

I earned my MA in Psychology, specializing in Clinical and Health Psychology, at Károli Gáspár University.

During and after my studies, I lived, studied, and worked in Frankfurt am Main - initially on a scholarship, then as a clinical intern, and later in school integration.

It was there that I was introduced to critical psychology, which has since remained my most comprehensive theoretical framework. I also gained experience working within a dynamic, effective clinical care setting and supporting the school integration of neurodivergent students and others with special educational needs.

2014-2023

Preschool and School Psychologist

After arriving in Hungary, I worked as a preschool psychologist at a special education kindergarten, supporting neurodivergent children. From 2015 to 2023, I was the school psychologist at ELTE Gyertyánffy István Teacher Training Primary School.

In this role, I provided individual counseling, parent consultations, educational counseling, and teacher consultations. I also led preventive, psychoeducational, and community-building class sessions, and gave occasional presentations for parents and teachers as needed.

Currently, I apply the experience I gained in education by mentoring and supporting early-career school psychologists.

2015-2017

Family Therapy Training and Supervision

I completed the 200-hour theoretical and methodological course and the 80-hour supervised training at the Hungarian Family Therapy Association. I am currently a trainee family therapist.

Although I am not currently practicing family or couples therapy, the systemic perspective I gained during my training remains an important framework for my work.

2016-2017

Autogenic Training Relaxation Therapist

I completed the 100-hour autogenic training course offered by the Hungarian Relaxation Association. I currently use this method in my counseling work, guiding both individual and group autogenic training sessions.

2017-2021

Counseling Psychologist

I completed the postgraduate Counseling Psychologist program at ELTE Faculty of Education and Psychology, specializing in family and couples counseling.

Currently, I work as a counseling psychologist providing individual psychological support. I also collaborate with the Háttér Society as a co-facilitator for 60-hour self-awareness training sessions and occasional workshops as part of their Mental Health training program.

2017-2022

Symboltherapy Practitioner

I completed the 360-hour Symboltherapy training with the Hungarian Relaxation Association.

Currently, I facilitate individual symboltherapy processes and integrate elements of this method into other non-symboltherapy-specific individual and group counseling sessions.

2018

Impact of the Parental Role on My Professional Perspective

My experiences as a parent have had a profound impact on my professional development. They have guided me toward a deeper understanding rooted in critical psychology, particularly regarding the parental/maternal role and the care system, and have refined my work with parents.

As a parent, I became acquainted with Lia Bumbui, a special education expert, and through her, with the sensory approach. Collaborating with her, along with engaging with recent international literature (an ongoing process), led me to the world of neurodiversity and neuroaffirmative perspectives. This has significantly reshaped my counseling work, whether with neurotypical or neurodivergent clients.

2023

EMDR Practitioner Candidate

I have completed the theoretical phase of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training and currently work with the method under supervision.

The knowledge gained from trauma therapy about the functioning of the nervous system and the neurodiversity perspective intersect and mutually strengthen each other in many ways. All of this, embedded within the framework of critical psychology, forms for me an exceptionally inspiring and holistic interpretive system.