ABOUT ME

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I began my journey with photography when I was about ten years old. By the age of fourteen, I was exploring the world around me through the lens of my own camera. Looking back, it feels like I got to know the world through photography. Time after time, I have experienced how photography has opened up possibilities that I would not have otherwise had. A photograph can be a mirror that stops us amidst the rush of life, makes us reflect, and calls us to action. I have participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, everywhere from Hungary to New York, always focusing on the relationship between humans and their environment.

I have always been drawn to both the arts and psychology, and eventually found myself gravitating toward art therapy. Before I knew it, I had entered this field, becoming familiar with the Catharsis Complex Art Therapy method. The foundation of this approach is tuning into nature, understanding the duality of the seasons – permanence and change – since this is crucial for maintaining mental well-being.

Simultaneously, I explored new techniques and methods, and completed my training in phototherapy based on Judy Weiser’s method. At last, I felt like I had found my home – my experiences converged, and I had a clear framework and direction for continuing my journey. After years of working on myself and gaining familiarity with several methods, I developed my own approach, one with which I fully identify.

I am deeply grateful to Life for guiding me onto this path.

I have worked with people from all over the world, and have found that these artistic methods transcend any borders. Non-verbal techniques always help us connect with our inner resources, allowing us to get closer to both ourselves and our surroundings through creative expression.

I mostly work in a virtual space, which enables me to connect with individuals worldwide regardless of geographical location. Along with the freedom and convenience it offers, online engagement is also just as effective as in-person work. Additionally, it allows for continuous access to necessary support, which helps minimize feelings of isolation.

I am always eager for new knowledge and am constantly seeking sources of inspiration that enrich my life and profession. I regularly invest time and energy into learning, diving deeper into my craft, and attending seminars led by world-renowned experts.

Today I can say that being an artist and phototherapist is not merely a job for me. It is my calling and life philosophy, where living with awareness and constant mental presence takes center stage.

In my work, I use the term “therapy” in its ancient Greek sense – meaning care or tending – rather than the modern concept of treatment or medical intervention. Therefore, my services are not classified as psychotherapy.

Studies

  • Intercultural Psychology and Pedagogy MA – ELTE IPPI
  • Psychocorporeal phototherapy training based on Judy Weiser’s method
  • Complex Art Therapy Postgraduate Training, III Blocks
  • Phenomenology and Art Therapy Workshop – led by Tamar Hazut
  • Shame and Creativity Workshop – led by Vibeke Skov
  • 3 years of Family Constellation Group Experience and Training – Rendszerakadémia
  • Drawing Analysis Course – the method of Zoltán Vass
  • Trauma-Sensitive Photography Workshop
  • “Trauma-Informed Support” Training
  • “Tree of Life” Method Training
  • Autogenic training
  • Hungarian as a Foreign Language Instructor Training
  • Supporting Migrants and Refugees – Intercultural Methodology for Social Workers
  • Intercultural Competence Development – Mentor, Innovative Integration Methods
  • “Photo Voice” – Ethical Photography for Social Change” workshop
  • Cultural Anthropology BA – ME BTK
  • Photography and Cinematography School

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