Daniel Vanyi
Counsellor
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About me
I first encountered psychology when I was a teenager, when I got hold of an introductory textbook. Reading it got me thinking and encouraged me to reflect on myself and examine my emotional world. Partly inspired by one of my teachers and partly based on the guidance of the book, I also started to practice meditation. All of this brought exciting experiences and started a slow transformation of my worldview.
I studied psychology at Eötvös Loránd University. Although at first I liked the theoretical focus of the university, over time I increasingly desired a more direct, self-explorative experience, so I took part in the training of the Hungarian Person-Centered Psychotherapy and Counseling Association. I gained important experiences here, and my outlook on life was significantly shaped. The desire arose in me to help others on their own path with a similar approach, so I started working as a counseling psychologist.
Meanwhile, as a result of my several years of meditation practice, my related readings, and my self-explorative "training", I became more and more interested in the psychological approach of Buddhism, and I joined some meditation groups. I have attended several weekend meditation workshops as well as a 1-week retreat.
From 2016 I was a member of the professional team of the Rogers Center Foundation for 5 years, where I facilitated several person-centered encounter groups (a kind of self-exploration group). I also participated in several professional workshops here, and I am still a member of the intervision group organized by the foundation.
Since 2018 I have been a regular participant in the professional courses of Dr. Manu Bazzano (psychotherapist , teacher and independent researcher living in London), who– based on Zen Buddhism, the philosophical counter-tradition and various psychotherapy approaches – aims at developing a new therapeutic approach. In connection with this, I have published two papers in psychotherapy journals.
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Approach
As counseling psychologist, my primary aim is to support my clients in a process of self-exploration. I strive to listen and be present in this process, and to be open to the experiences that emerge. I don’t just listen to you, but also share my own point of view or feelings, if I feel that this can help you to better understand and accept your experiences, and to experience changes in your point of view, emotions and reactions. I don't stick to dogmas, but react to the specific situation and person. I aim to be as open and honest in the relationship as possible.
Each person knows best their own life, their own experiences, therefore I cannot tell someone else what would be right for them (right decision, direction, goal, etc.) But I can assist them in discovering that for themselves.
My service does not aim at curing diseases. I help people in overcoming their stuckness in life by facilitating their personal development and self-exploration.
