It's Complicated

Anikó Tőzsér

Psychological Counsellor

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I am a psychologist specialized in attachment and sexuality, working with expats and international residents using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach.

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Lisbon, PortugalAvailable in-person and online
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About me

My name is Anikó Tőzsér, and I am a psychologist — something that always feels heartwarming to say when I introduce myself. For me, it is a vocation that makes it easy to get up in the morning with purpose. I am originally from Hungary, and I have been living in Portugal for the past two years, experiencing both the beauty of living abroad and the difficult emotions that can come with it — experiences I would not trade for anything. I have been working with clients for five years, during which many people have come to me with, among other things, sexual concerns and a desire to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. This is what led me to pursue further training in sex psychology after completing my degree — a program I am currently still undertaking. Alongside my clinical work, I am currently a PhD student in Lisbon, where I aim to study and further develop the method of surf therapy. I believe — and have experienced — that trauma also needs to be rewritten on a bodily level. Animal welfare is also very important to me, especially the well-being of cats and dogs. For this reason, I donate 4% of the fee from every session to an animal shelter. 🐾

I speak:

EnglishHungarian

Location:

Rua Engenheiro Fernando Vicente Mendes 7, 1600-880 Lisbon, Portugal

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
IFS: Internal Family SystemsRecommended for those who want to explore and heal the different parts of themselves that might feel conflicted or overwhelmed.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Sex therapyRecommended for individuals or couples who want help improving their sex life, intimacy, or overcoming sexual issues in a supportive environment.
Since I started working with clients, many have come to me with sexual concerns, perfectionist parts, low self-confidence, people-pleasing tendencies, difficulties with setting boundaries, attachment challenges, questions around emotional regulation, complex trauma, anxiety, and a desire to build healthy, fulfilling relationships. Again and again, the answer seems to lie in an honest and compassionate approach — because growth can only happen in an accepting environment. My main method is Internal Family Systems (Level 1), which can lead to deep and meaningful changes in a relatively short time. In addition, I use techniques from CBT and DBT, as well as guided imagery and art-therapy tools, always adapting them to the individual needs of my clients. I’m not the kind of psychologist who sits silently for 50 minutes — I aim to support my clients with constructive reflections and active engagement. I take a holistic view of the individual, because we are much more than our problems or diagnoses. I’m genuinely curious about my clients, and I believe strongly in the Rogerian principles of therapy. I focus on what is present and what can grow, rather than on what someone “shouldn’t” be feeling or doing. I strive to understand my clients deeply, and I work from that place of compassion. My sincere intention is to support my clients in truly feeling well.

Experience

Private Practice – Psychologist Petőfi Sándor Primary School, Budapest – School Counselor Hungarian Prison Service – Institutional Psychologist

Education

Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Level 1 Training – IFS Institute PhD in Psychology (Emotions and Well-being) – Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon (ongoing) Sexual Psychology Training – Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest (ongoing) MA in Psychology – Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest

Services

Intro Call

Free 20 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

€95 50 min Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Lisbon, PortugalAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds after 24 hours
Next available: Jun 8