Antónia Demeter

My therapeutic foundation is in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured and practical approach that helps us understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Over time, I’ve integrated other approaches to help deepen and personalize the work. I draw on Compassion Focused Therapy to help you develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself, especially if shame or self-criticism have been part of your journey. I also use Schema Therapy to explore deeper emotional patterns and the different “parts” of you that carry pain, protection, or strength. A big part of my work involves chairwork, an experiential technique that allows us to give voice to different inner parts, integrate them, and find new ways of responding to old patterns. I also weave in mindfulness practices to help you stay present, grounded, and connected to your own experience. I like to look at things through an evolutionary lens, which means exploring the function behind behaviors rather than judging them as good or bad. Often, the strategies we use — even the ones that no longer serve us — once had a purpose. Understanding that can open the door to real change and self-compassion. Together, these approaches allow us to work collaboratively and flexibly: making sense of what’s happening, gently shifting what’s no longer helpful, and building new ways of relating to yourself and the world.