Csenge Horvath
“Until the unconscious becomes conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Carl Gustav Jung
Ferenc Blvd 15, 1094 Budapest
Hungarian
English
In-person
Online
ELTE MA • Certified Psychologist in Clinical and Health Psychology specialization
MAKOMP • Complex Integrative Therapist (in progress)
Ébredések Foundation • Training in Community Psychiatric Care
BCE BA • Human Resources
As a private individual
Since my childhood, I belonged to the sensitive and attentive type, always interested in my environment, the feelings and behaviors of others, and the correlations behind the events. My "I want to understand everything" desire was fed for a long time by the need to conform:
the better I knew my environment, the more I could adapt to it, and the more I felt loved, that people were proud of me, and that I wouldn't feel lonely.
That's what I thought... but as the years passed, I didn't find peace, that I was indeed enough. I invested more and more energy into understanding and supporting others, while I increasingly neglected myself. You could say I wanted to achieve my own happiness by making others happy and fulfilling their needs. I didn't think that while supporting others, I also needed to be my own biggest fan.
My body eventually clearly signaled that it was time for a change, which took physical form, first as weight problems, then as an autoimmune disease.
At this point, I didn't clearly see the connections. Searching for the reasons distracted me for a while, but eventually starting my psychological studies brought the real turning point. Here, I felt for the first time that I truly arrived – that I am finally in the right place. During my studies, I gained deeper self-awareness and learned to accept myself. This led me to overcome my weight problems on my own, as by listening to my body, we jointly found the frameworks that work in the long run and make me feel good.
Creating healthy, yet flavor-packed recipes meanwhile became my hobby, and I managed to channel my caring ambitions into cooking, hosting shared and friendly dinner evenings.
I believe that developing self-awareness and mental health is important not only on an individual level, but also impacts our communities. Therefore, I gladly work on community projects, supportive groups, and I place great emphasis on friendship connections as well as the healing power of relationships with animals.
For a long time, I thought that others' behavior or thinking was about me – that there was a "fault" in me or them. Today, I know that the most important thing is to accept ourselves and nurture a partnership with our inner world, to understand our place in the world. The inner work of the past six years has reinforced for me that self-awareness is one of our greatest resources. Not all difficulties can be solved immediately and alone, but if we dare to ask for help, that is one of the bravest steps we can take – understanding ourselves is one of the most effective tools against life's challenges.
As a therapist
Understanding and accepting our inner world is one of the most important steps towards personal growth.
Conscious management of emotions not only improves personal quality of life but also has a positive impact on our relationships and environment.
During my psychology studies, I learned various methodologies, but the complex integrative methodology is particularly close to me. The symbol therapy and art therapy elements within this approach offer a creative way to process emotions more deeply. Often, we feel that something isn't right, but we can't put it into words. This can often stem from not yet knowing the feeling or state we're experiencing, and it's hard to name something we don't understand, or it might even seem frightening.
Through the world of inner images and symbols, there is an opportunity to deeply understand our unconscious processes, hidden conflicts, or even past traumas.
This way we can unleash our inner resources, which can help resolve blockages and aid the development of our personality. The process is a bit like a single cell having a tiny impact on its own, but when they connect, they represent enormous strength – similarly, we can focus our inner strengths if we learn to use them consciously.
My professional perspective is defined by a holistic approach, which is based on the harmony of body and mind.
Self-awareness is not just an individual process, but also a key to a balanced life on a community level. As Gabor Maté emphasizes, our internal processes and external events are closely linked. The past, present, and future are not separate entities, but a connected story worth considering as a whole.
Developing psychological flexibility (resilience) is essential for effectively managing our emotions and adapting to changing circumstances. Improving emotion regulation not only increases our quality of life but also aids in forming deeper relationships, while reducing the risk of dependencies and self-destructive tendencies. If we understand what's happening inside us, uncertainty becomes less frightening, and it's easier to find stable footholds in everyday life. Imagine a reality where we allow ourselves to freely experience emotions, while also consciously guiding our reactions. The two do not exclude each other – in fact, this is what helps us live a more balanced life.
In my work, I work with young adults who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, or other life management challenges. With over seven years of experience in HR, I can specifically help with career-related questions, whether it's about workplace stress, burnout, or career change. I am available both online and in-person, in both Hungarian and English. If these thoughts resonate with you and you want to gain better insight into your own internal processes, I warmly welcome you to work together!
My areas of expertise
Relationship struggles: commitment, self-esteem, attachment
Family difficulties
Workplace difficulties
Anxiety
Stress and coping
Living with autoimmune disease
Lack of self-confidence
Self-awareness
Life management issues
Setting personal boundaries
The pressure to perform
The need to please
Quarter-life crisis, life path seeking, career choice
Communication: self-expression, assertiveness, non-violent communication
Issues I help with
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