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I'm a clinical health psychologist and hypnotherapist-in-training, offering individual sessions in Budapest and online. In my professional practice, I integrate hypnotherapeutic techniques with principles of health psychology and the psychodynamic approach.
I'm Zsolt Hodovány, a clinical health psychologist and hypnotherapist-in-training.
Psychological work and self-care are important parts of a balanced life. Paying attention to ourselves can help us better understand our difficulties, process emotional blocks, and strengthen our overall well-being. At times, support from an external professional perspective can be valuable in this process – this is where I can offer my assistance.
Psychological research has shown that the relationship between client and therapist is, in itself, a significant healing factor (Bordin, 1979; Norcross & Lambert, 2019).
Throughout our work, I approach my clients with openness, empathy, and understanding, drawing on psychodynamic and health psychology perspectives. I also integrate hypnotherapeutic techniques into the psychological process, which I have learned in the Hungarian Hypnosis Association and through my own self-development work.
In addition to psychological counselling, I also conduct psychological assessments, including assessment interviews, and the Rorschach inkblot-test. Please note that I am not authorized to issue clinical opinions.
I also facilitate self-awareness groups and skills-development workshops, and I welcome inquiries about these services.
Registry number: 3059
In the first sessions we agree together on the framework, goals, and likely duration of our work.
I aim to create a safe and understanding atmosphere where you can feel heard, accepted, and supported.
I believe that gaining a deeper understanding of recurring emotional and relational patterns can create opportunities for new ways of relating, feeling, and responding.
Physical and psychological processes are closely interconnected. I support clients facing chronic illness, stress, pain, and lifestyle changes, drawing on a health psychology perspective to promote well-being and resilience.
Hypnotherapeutic techniques can help deepen awareness of emotions and inner experiences. The hypnotic state may promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.
Counselling offers space to think through what you are working with, and gives professional support for change. Together we focus on understanding what is happening, mobilising your inner resources, and shaping responses that fit you.
Health-psychology counselling supports adaptation to chronic illness and the challenges of pain, stress and lifestyle change. It helps uncover coping strategies and resources, and aims at restoring overall mental wellbeing.
Hypnotherapy uses a modified state of consciousness to support connection with emotions, inner experiences and resources. The hypnotic state can help with releasing tension, reducing stress, and finding calm. Throughout the process I tailor the tools to the goals we agree on together and to your individual needs.
The first sessions consist of clinical assessment and initial interviews. Following these meetings, we will jointly determine the most suitable method and the framework of our work together.