Every therapist is determined by his/her training, personality and past experiences. These factors influence the way she thinks, acts or reacts. The most important message I have received during my studies is from Erikson who said that „people don't turn to a counsellor to cast light upon their unchangeable pasts, but because they are dissatisfied with the present and would like to better their futures.”

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Throughout my work I focus on the present (which always contains traces of the past) and the future, that is determined not so much by the past but by the present that will become the past in the future. I believe that more often than not, the way out is through – and that it is my responsibility as a therapist to build confines that will support and hold even when the road becomes rough. Therefore, besides the problem presented, the therapeutic relationship forming between me and my client is equally in focus.

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Multiculturalism has always been a part of my life: I've studied in Australia and Rome, I live in a bilingual family  with my Italian husband and our children, I've been teaching international students at Semmelweis University for the past decade, and have been giving a helping hand to an increasing number of expatriots visiting my private practice.

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I believe that we are all unique, special, that our inner strengths, experiences, and truths cannot be lost, destroyed, or taken away. I believe that every person has an inborn worth and can contribute to the human community. I think that we all can treat one another with dignity and respect, provide opportunities to grow toward our fullest lives and help one another discover and develop our unique gifts. We each deserve this and as a psychologist I see it as a part of my work to extend it to others.

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