Praxis Koch Székely

Counselling...

helps to provide information and decision-making aids. This can, for example, give support in interpersonal conflicts, life crises, high levels of everyday stress or difficulties finding suitable solutions for existing problems. Although it is called "counselling", it does not mean giving ready-made solutions and instructions on how to act in specific situations.

Treatment...

is aimed at alleviating or healing mental health disorders and mental states of suffering. It also equips patients with better supporting mechanisms for their illness. The treatment focuses specifically on the respective disorder or problem.

At the beginning of the treatment, expectations are clarified and a common goal is defined with the patient. The specific problems, obstacles and disruptive factors are narrowed down in order to initiate a change through talk-therapy, exercises and trainings. An important part of the treatment is the transfer of the treatment content into everyday life and the continuous reflection of the change process.

Behavioral Therapy...

This form of psychotherapy focuses on challenges that arise in everyday life. Together, we look for practical solutions that can be applied in daily situations. The main aim is to support you in helping yourself—by becoming aware of distressing thoughts and behaviors and gradually learning new, more helpful ways to respond. 

Therapy also explores how earlier experiences, such as those from childhood or upbringing, may influence how you think, feel, and act today. Understanding these patterns can help you gain greater self-awareness and develop healthier and more supportive ways of coping. 

 

Therapy process 

In the first session, we take some time to get to know each other and talk about your current concerns and difficulties. We discuss your expectations and goals—these do not need to be clearly defined at the beginning. Together, we explore whether your needs and my therapeutic assessment are a good fit. 
The second session usually focuses on a more detailed psychological assessment. This helps us plan the most suitable form of support for you. We take a closer look at your specific challenges and sources of stress, and then begin to work toward change through conversation, practical exercises, and structured steps. 
An important part of therapy is applying what we develop together in everyday life. Equally important is regularly reflecting on what has already changed and identifying areas where further support may be helpful.


Setting


I work with younger individuals (from the age of 14) and with adults in a one-on-one setting and specialise in the following areas: 

  • Depression, burnout, and overwhelming stress
  • Difficulties coping with stress or major life changes
  • Sleep problems
  • Anxiety, including phobias, panic attacks, and ongoing worry
  • Obsessive or compulsive thoughts and behaviors
  • Life transitions and personal crises, such as job loss or the loss of a loved one
  • Challenges related to eating and body image
  • Psychische Belastungen aufgrund einer lebensbedrohenden oder chronischen Erkrankung 
  • Demenz und andere Störungen des höheren Alters, z.B. Depressionen, Ängste und Trauer 
  • Angehörigenberatung bei psychischen Erkrankungen im Familienkreis
  • Selbstwertprobleme und soziale Unsicherheiten
  • Krankenheiten aus dem Schizophrenen Formenkreis
  • Unerfüllter Kinderwunsch und Fehlgeburt

I work with younger individuals (from the age of 14) and with adults in a one-on-one setting and specialise in the following areas: 

  • Depression, burnout, and overwhelming stress
  • Difficulties coping with stress or major life changes
  • Sleep problems
  • Anxiety, including phobias, panic attacks, and ongoing worry
  • Obsessive or compulsive thoughts and behaviors
  • Life transitions and personal crises, such as job loss or the loss of a loved one
  • Challenges related to eating and body image
  • Emotional distress related to living with a life-threatening or chronic illness
  • Dementia and other challenges in later life, such as depression, anxiety, or grief
  • Support and guidance for family members affected by mental illness within the family
  • Difficulties with self-esteem and feelings of social insecurity
  • Psychotic disorders, including conditions within the schizophrenia spectrum
  • Emotional support in cases of infertility or after pregnancy loss