Osszián Péter-Szabó
licensed psychologist | specialist in health psychology

We all deserve to feel balanced, fulfilled, and in control of our lives. My role as a psychologist is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and underlying behaviour patterns. Throughout the counseling sessions you can develop the tools to build a life that aligns with your values and true needs.

"Consciousness isn’t a journey upward, but a journey inward. Not a pyramid, but a maze."

— Bernard Lowe, Westworld (HBO, 2016)

licensed in Sweden member of the Swedish Psychologist Association 7+ years of experience

I can help you with

  • Expat adjustment & cultural transitions
  • Sexual orientation, identity & diverse relationship structures
         (e.g. ethical non-monogamy, polyamory)
  • Life transitions, relationship challenges & loss
  • Assertiveness, boundaries & communication skills
  • Work-life balance, job dissatisfaction & leadership roles
  • Stress, burnout, sleep issues, depression, anxiety & panic
  • Psychosomatic symptoms
         (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, chronic fatigue, eczema)
  • Coping with chronic illness & making sustainable lifestyle changes
  • Body image, self-confidence, self-acceptance & emotional resilience

Education

Master of Public Health

2021 – 2023

MSc, University of Pécs

Applied Health Psychology

2019 – 2022

Postgraduate diploma, University of Szeged

Master in Psychology

2015 – 2017

MSc, Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Human Behaviour Analyst

2012 – 2015

BA, University of Szeged

Experience

Research Assistant

2024 – 2024

Swedish Red Cross University

Psychologist

2021 – 2024

Doktor24 Group

Psychologist

2021 – 2022

North-Central-Buda Centre, New St. John’s Hospital

Psychologist

2019 – 2021

Jahn Ferenc South-Pest Hospital

Further education

Licensed Psychologist

2025

The National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen)

Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization

2020

John Hopkins University (Coursera)

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Areas of expertise

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cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you notice the loops between thoughts, feelings, and actions and change the ones that keep you stuck. It’s structured and evidence-based, but also practical with everyday experiments and understanding your own behavior better. Even if we change to other approaches, I prefer using CBT as a first step to assess the current problems and make plans collaboratively.

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expat health

Relocation can strain mental health. For expats, lost networks, language barriers, admin hurdles, work pressures, and identity shifts can intensify existing issues or spark new ones. As an expat myself, I aim to help you navigate these transitions and discover opportunities for growth. My sessions are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and practical. We normalize what you’re experiencing and build personalized coping strategies together.

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mindfulness

Mindfulness is noticing the present moment with curiosity and non-judgmental attention. It’s practical: one breath, a quick body scan, or naming a feeling without trying to fix it. I practice and teach awareness techniques in most of my therapy sessions, because observing our patterns is necessary for meaningful change. Whether you want a regular meditation practice, activities to examine your thoughts, or to be more mindful in general, we’ll identify what works for you to build reliable anchors and make awareness a habit.

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anxiety

Anxiety is the nervous system’s alarm: useful, but when it "stays on”, it blurs sleep, focus, and joy. Whether it’s university deadlines, panic attacks at work, a medical procedure, or relationship/family issues, we can get to the root and create change at the core. We’ll map triggers, build steady routines, and practice kinder self-talk. My approach is practical: cognitive behavioral therapy integrated with analytic tools to explore your difficulties, identify intervention points, and act, so you can let go of what can’t be changed and take back control of your life.

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Osszián Péter-Szabó

At times, it can be challenging to navigate our emotions, thoughts and worries. It’s completely natural to want a deeper understanding of our mental processes. Moreover, our behavior, whether consciously or unconsciously, also affects our physical well-being. We might, for example, become irritated in certain situations for no apparent reason, doom scroll social media to avoid going for a run, or work overtime to please our boss, because we cannot say no.

Making long-lasting changes is a complex journey. It requires us to face psychological challenges and step outside of our comfort zone. The key to sustainable adjustments lies in recognizing our psychological needs, being mindful about our ineffective patterns, and choosing better coping mechanisms. Standing up for ourselves assertively yet transparently, and carrying our true self in a more confident manner. Shifting from being passive observers to active shapers of our own lives.

By doing so, we gain access to one of the most valuable treasures: physical, mental, and social well-being. This translates to more balance with joyful moments on the short-term, and with consistency, leads to a longer, healthier, more fulfilling life in the course of time.

During our sessions, you will have a safe and supportive space to explore your challenges and concerns. We begin by discussing and assessing your current situation, then together we define a clear goal to work towards. Throughout the process, I will support you with psychoeducation, psychological tools, guided questions, and feedback, helping you find the most suitable path for yourself and make decisions that align with your well-being.

The psychological sessions generally last for 50 minutes.

The duration of the process depends on the nature and complexity of the concerns you bring, as well as your individual pace of progress. Typically, we meet for a minimum of 6-18 sessions, either weekly or biweekly.

If we work on lifestyle changes, a longer process of 18-24 sessions is recommended to establish and maintain healthy habits. Depending the amount and complexity of deeper psychological changes, the counseling process can take from 3 to up to 12 months. In these cases, we start with weekly sessions and gradually transition to biweekly or monthly follow-ups.

The goals are always set collaboratively during the first few sessions, ensuring that the process remains structured, transparent, and tailored to your needs, and we always have checkpoints to assess whether we should change direction or adjust the frequency.

Yes! The real progress happens in daily life, and a key part of therapy is learning to make time for self-reflection and change. After most sessions, I will provide practical exercises or reflections to help you integrate what we discuss. These might involve logging certain behaviors in a diary, relaxation techniques, communication exercises, adjustments in daily habits, self-awareness practices or reading. The good news? Every day is a new opportunity for growth and change.

My sessions are based on person-centered and positive psychology principles, focusing on your strengths, personal growth, and well-being. Depending on your needs, we incorporate elements of cognitive therapy, mindfulness, the Jungian psychodynamic approach and coaching techniques. The choice of methods is always made collaboratively, based on both scientific evidence and what works best for you.

All consultations take place on the pre-agreed online platform. For privacy and security, I recommend using encrypted and safe communication channels, such as Signal.

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