Martina Takacs

I view the perinatal period as one of life's most emotionally rich and transformative stages - a time when joy, grief, ambivalence, and countless other feelings can coexist. My work focuses on supporting individuals and families as they navigate this complex journey, offering a safe space to explore emotions, deepen self-knowledge, and work through challenges that arise during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

I believe that every perinatal journey is deeply personal and deserves to be met with genuine warmth and understanding.

Drawing on holistic knowledge of the perinatal period, I support you in honouring both the physical and emotional transformations of this time, helping you navigate challenges while discovering new depths of self-awareness and resilience.

Sessions are available both in-person and online, I also offer "walk&talk" sessions after initial consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who do you work with?

   I work with individuals, partners and couples who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or raising a baby or young child. I'm especially familiar with the experience of building a family far from home. All family forms and backgrounds are welcome (LGBTQ+ families, single parents, adoptive parents)

2. Do I need to be pregnant or have a baby to book?

   No. You can come while you're hoping to conceive, during a loss or fertility struggle, or years after a birth that still feels unfinished.

   You can also come if you're undecided about having children, if childlessness is not what you had imagined for your life, or if you're grieving a path that didn't happen.

3. Can my partner join, and can I bring my baby?

   Yes, partners are welcome on the birth preparation sessions or in consultations where we find it relevant to involve them. The individual sessions are your personal space. We keep them for you private.

   Babies are welcome up to 3 years of age.

4. What happens in the first session?

   The first session lasts 90 minutes. We talk about what brought you here, what you hope for, and how I work. Before that you can book a free 30-minute call to see whether we're a good fit. There's no pressure to continue afterwards.

5. Do you work with insurance?

   Sessions are self-pay. Some private insurances and supplementary plans reimburse Heilpraktiker psychotherapy, so please check with your insurer first.

6. How much does it cost, and can I pay less?

   The first 90-minute session costs €110 and each 50-minute session costs €85. A limited number of sliding-scale sessions at €45 are available. Sessions are self-pay.

Self-employed Psychological Counsellor
Perinatal Health Berlin, Berlin,
September 2026 -

Professional internship:
Albert Szent-Györgyi Clinical Centre,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic, led by Dr. Edina Dombi
February - May 2022

Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Centre,
Department of Psychiatry, led by Dr. Bálint Andó
February - May 2022

Volunteer work

• 2025 November - Board Member of the International Society for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Medicine – ISPPM e.V.

• 2025 In cooperation with the Perinatus Foundation - organizing lectures and workshops in Hungarian for families living in Berlin

• 2013 - 2015 Human rights educator, Amnesty International, Budapest

• 2009 English teacher, European Voluntary Service, Izmit

Other experiences as Researcher and Designer
February 2017 - February 2026

Memberships in Professional Organizations

• 2026 Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen e. V. - BDP e.V.

• 2025 International Society for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Medicine – ISPPM e.V.

• 2024 Hungarian Society of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Medicine

Heilpraktikerin (limited to psychotherapy), Heilpraktier Erlaubnis zur berufsmäßigen Ausübung der Heilkunde beschränkt auf das Gebiet der Psychotherapie, Berlin 2026

Postgraduate training in Perinatal Counselling
Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest,
2026 June - Coursework completed, thesis in progress

Childbirth educator training
Ditta Maróy, Budapest - Online,
2024 March - Theory completed, certification pending

MA, Psychologist - Clinical and Health Psychology
University of Szeged, Faculty of Humanities, Szeged,
September 2020 - January 2024

BA, Behavioural Analyst
University of Pécs, Faculty of Humanities, Pécs,
September 2015 - June 2019