Barnabás Honti
The unconscious is like a compass; it doesn't tell us what to do. If we cannot read the compass or if we don't know how to navigate with it, it can't help us.
Ferenc Blvd 15, 1094 Budapest
Hungarian
In-person
Online
ELTE MA • Certified psychologist with a specialization in counseling and school psychology
Hungarian Person-Centered Psychotherapy and Counseling Association • Person-Centered Counselor (in progress)
Hungarian Person-Centered Psychotherapy and Counselling Association • Personal Experience Self-awareness Group
As a private individual
I consider myself lucky because, with my mother's support, I managed to get into a high school where I had space to truly discover myself. This period wasn't just about studying; it was also about gradually finding what interests me, what drives me internally, and what I want to develop in.
It was here that I realized the significant role parents play in young people's lives – and that the journey of self-awareness is not something to be left for later, but a process worth starting at a young age.
For a long time, I thought I wanted to focus on history, but during a study abroad preparation program, I met a sports psychologist. At the time, I was actively involved in sports, and something deeply touched me in the way he approached people.
At that moment, something shifted within me – as if all the pieces fell into place. From then on, psychology became my path, and this commitment has persisted ever since.
I cannot pinpoint a single turning-point moment – many small yet significant experiences shaped who I am today. For instance, a conflict with my math teacher led me to first engage with a psychologist. I developed depressive symptoms, and it was challenging to cope with everything happening inside me. But this encounter proved to be destined: for the first time, I realized how much a connection can mean, the power of spoken words – and when someone genuinely listens to us.
My later years weren't always easy either. Studying abroad brought new cultures, but also new kinds of emotional challenges. Returning home wasn't smooth either – I had to relearn family dynamics, which brought many internal conflicts to the surface.
All of this involved a lot of learning, most notably about myself. I began to understand and feel more deeply topics like anxiety, panic, loss, relationship difficulties – and how to approach them as a helper, with empathy, without getting lost in the other's pain.
I believe every person has the inner resources to overcome life's challenges – it just sometimes takes time and trust for them to surface. To see who we are, what we desire, and where we want to go.
As a therapist
As a psychologist, I mostly enjoy working with people aged between 10 and 30 – I feel the strongest connection with them.
I easily connect with young people, not just because of my direct style, but also because I'm actively present in their world: I understand their language, follow the trends that interest them, and am not afraid of honest, even outspoken communication.
The foundation of my professional approach is the Rogersian person-centered approach, with its main pillars of empathy, unconditional acceptance, and genuine presence. I believe that in a safe, accepting environment, everyone can progress toward self-awareness and change at their own pace. In my work, I often combine this approach with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, especially when more specific goals – such as reducing anxiety or panic – are in focus. This more structured method gives the opportunity to recognize and rework negative thinking patterns.
I find it important for those who turn to me to be in a space where they can express themselves authentically – whether in their own language or their own pace. In the case of children and adolescents, I often use playful or visual tools, like metaphors, examples, or illustrations, but I primarily rely on verbal communication.
Based on feedback and experiences, I feel that the genuine presence stemming from my age and personality helps with connection. Many young people say that "I'm neither a teacher nor a parent" – this in-between yet stable role allows them to turn to me with trust, making our work together more liberating.
Throughout my professional career, I've aimed to gain as wide a range of experience as possible in various psychological fields, particularly in supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults.
In addition to my practice at Tabuk Villája, I also work as a school psychologist, which gives me the daily opportunity to directly assist students with learning difficulties, anxiety symptoms, stress management challenges, or social conflicts.
I believe that the greatest strength of psychological work lies in genuine connection – in that space where a young person can finally feel truly heard.
My areas of expertise
Child and Adolescent Consultation (from 10 years old):
career choice, learning difficulties
lack of self-confidence, self-esteem issues
anxiety, performance issues
development of learning methods
adolescent crises, future-related worries
Adult Consultation:
parent consultation
life management, relationship hurdles
anxiety, panic, acute stress
self-awareness, boosting confidence
support for mindfulness and goal setting
Issues I help with
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