Psychologist, sports psychologist
Treatment of psychological and sports psychological problems through schema therapy and an integrative approach
Key issues clients may bring:
- Life management difficulties and blockages
- Anxiety and panic symptoms
- Stress management
- Early burnout
- Motivation problems
- Anger management issues
- Difficulties in social and romantic relationships
- Self-awareness
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Performance anxiety and competition anxiety
- Motivation issues
I earned my degree with a specialization in Developmental Psychology at ELTE after studying at the University of Economics. I was very interested in psychosomatic illnesses, which led me to study at the former OPNI, where I assisted with neuropsychological assessments. I also gained experience at the Oncology Department of Péterfy Sándor Street Hospital. I studied Simonton therapy, which is often used in treatments with cancer patients. However, my true passion became sports psychology, so I completed the Sports Psychology Specialist training at ELTE and became a certified sports psychologist.
I regularly use Autogenic training relaxation methods, Katathym Imaginative Psychotherapy (KIP), and schema therapy techniques.
I studied existential psychological therapy and am drawn to its somewhat philosophical approach. I believe that a healthy approach adapts treatment methods to the client and their problems, even switching between approaches as needed. I have also conducted specialized studies related to LGBTQ+ communities.
In my free time, I enjoy mountain climbing and I am training in search and rescue dog work with a four-year-old Border Collie named Mistral, who clients may also meet during therapy sessions.
Fear of Flying
As a pilot and sports psychologist, I help people overcome their fear of flying. Believe me, I understand what you are going through. I have experienced the intense anxiety that fear of flying can cause myself. Every single flight used to be extremely difficult for me. You do not have to become a pilot to reduce and overcome this fear. Today, I fly motorized and non-motorized aircraft, as well as gliders, on my own — and I absolutely love flying.
Understanding what keeps an aircraft in the air, even without an engine, helped me enormously in overcoming my fear. If you are afraid of flying, please feel free to contact me.
Aerophobia is very common. According to available data, around 25 million people suffer from it in the United States alone. It can range from mild anxiety to severe symptoms and even panic attacks. People with a fear of flying are often afraid of specific phases of a flight, such as takeoff, landing, or turbulence. These situations can, for example, trigger panic attacks.
Aerophobia is more common among people between the ages of 17 and 34. It can also develop suddenly. Someone who has never had any problems with flying may unexpectedly begin to experience significant anxiety about it.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms can vary greatly. They may include chills, nausea, a racing heartbeat, sweating, shortness of breath, and diarrhea.
When making a diagnosis, we first assess whether the person is indeed experiencing aerophobia. We also explore how long it has been present, how severe it is, and to what extent it interferes with the person's everyday life.
During therapy, we use cognitive therapeutic techniques. Simply put, this means changing the way you think about flying and the thoughts and beliefs you associate with it.
The way you respond to certain triggers can also change during therapy. Through practicing specific techniques, such as autogenic training and meditation, we can gradually change the way you currently react to situations such as takeoff and landing.
These are predictable events, which means you can prepare for them in advance using techniques you have learned and practiced. The same applies to learning how to deal with negative thoughts when they arise.