About Me
Kissné Szekeres Ibolya, psychologist and counselling professional
As a psychologist and counselling professional, I work with decades of educational and helping experience. I completed my studies in psychology and counselling psychology at British universities.
Throughout my career, my interest has always centred on the person, the individual life story, and the question of how our experiences shape our thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
I believe that body and mind cannot be separated. We all come to know the world through our own experiences, and these experiences also affect how we relate to ourselves, to others and to our environment.
In my work, therefore, particular attention is given to understanding emotions. Our feelings often show how we connect with ourselves and with the world around us. When we better understand these feelings and the experiences behind them, it may also become possible to look at a given life situation differently.
I consider self-acceptance and self-knowledge important. We do not strive for perfection, but rather to recognise and accept both our strengths and our limitations.
During a psychological consultation, I do not wish to give ready-made answers. I want to create a calm, accepting and non-judgemental space in which there is an opportunity for a deeper understanding of your own feelings, thoughts and way of functioning.
I believe that the same life situation can be interpreted in several ways. A change of perspective does not mean denying the difficulties, but rather trying to notice new possibilities and personal resources within them.
In 2019, I obtained a Master's Degree in Philosophy at the University of Szeged.
My philosophical studies further deepened my interest in human thinking, self-knowledge, values and different perspectives.
“We do not see the world as it is, but as we are.”
— Kant, own translation
Professional background
I completed my studies in psychology in the United Kingdom. Alongside my qualifications in psychology, decades of teaching experience are also a defining part of my professional journey.
University of Worcester
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology
University of Worcester
Master of Science in Occupational Psychology
Keele University
Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
University of Szeged
Master's Degree in Philosophy
Oncology psychology experience
Since 2019, I have been working as an oncology psychologist at the Oncology Centre of Hetényi Géza Hospital in Szolnok.
Teaching experience
Alongside my psychological work, I have more than twenty years of teaching and educational experience. The experience gained through working with children, young people and families is also an important part of the approach with which I now turn towards those who come to me.
What matters to me in our work together
Empathy and acceptance
Non-judgemental attention and respect for the personal life story.
Understanding emotions
Exploring what our feelings tell us about our relationship with ourselves and our environment.
Self-knowledge and self-acceptance
A deeper understanding of our own strengths, difficulties and way of functioning.
A change of perspective
Recognising new possibilities for interpretation and personal resources.