"For me, exploring the world is a very physical, sensory, and intellectual adventure."
Csilla Csekő, PhD
Health & Lifestyle Consultant and Therapist, Literature Therapist, Family Therapist, Autism Consultant, PhD in Psychology
Being a therapist is primarily about relationship, reciprocity, dialogue, and creating a multitude of interpretations where we don't look for perfection together, but for what is attainable, lived, forward-moving, and healing.
Therapeutic Approach
#discursive
#cultural
#neuroaffirmative
#lgbtq-friendly
My therapeutic perspective is defined by the principles and values of discursive psychology and collaborative therapy. The discursive, collaborative psychological approach is affirmative, supportive, and solution-oriented, accepting the client's experiences as valid while keeping in mind the social and cultural contexts, institutional systems around us, and norms in which they arise. In this way, it is sensitive to intercultural and minority experiences and the impact of social reality on one's life path, which makes it particularly suitable for supporting clients who belong to minority groups or non-dominant cultures (such as women, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent individuals, and people living with disabilities). Therapy is a relational space where differing experiences meet, and support for clients manifests in the creation of shared interpretations and the promotion of change. To this end, I strive to establish and maintain a mutually open, curious, respectful, and transparent therapeutic relationship, in which clients can freely develop new coping mechanisms and life management strategies by interpreting and reinterpreting their daily life experiences, as well as their bodily, visual, emotional, and linguistic experiences.
"To truly help someone, I must understand more than they do – but first and foremost, I must understand how they understand things. If I do not understand this, then it does not help them at all that I know more." (Søren Kierkegaard, translated by Anna Csekő-Szél)
Studies and qualifications
University of Pécs, Doctoral School of Psychology, Pécs
Literature Therapist
Petőfi Literary Museum, Literature Therapy advanced training, Budapest
Lifestyle Consultant and Therapist
Egészségügyi Szakképző és Továbbképző Intézet, Budapest
Autism Consultant and Mentor
Neuroaffirmative approach training, According to Danish professional regulations
Familieterapeut (Family Therapist)
Hungarian Family Therapy Association, Budapest, According to Danish professional recommendations
Professional further training
LGBTQ-affirmative support,
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Neuroaffirmative support
Anna Csekő-Szél, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist Resident, Therapist, and Mentor
As a physician, researcher, and therapist, I find it essential that those who come to me receive up-to-date professional knowledge paired with a non-judgmental human presence. During our collaboration, we strive to understand the connections between past experiences, current difficulties, and bodily-emotional reactions. I believe that healing is a process where a safe, accepting space and mutual trust create the opportunity for everyone to discover their own resources and new ways of self-connection at their own pace.
Therapeutic Approach
#trauma-informed
My therapeutic approach is rooted in integrative, systematic thinking. I view the individual as someone who always exists and is shaped within relationships. For me, the therapeutic space is a safe, supportive environment where the opportunity for genuine presence arises. It is important for my clients to experience that they do not have to "function well" here; it is enough to simply be themselves. I believe that change is born within relationships. In my work, I am guided by curiosity and acceptance. I strive to accompany processes gently yet honestly. In my therapies, great emphasis is placed on exploring inner experiences and emotional patterns. I do not rush change; instead, I provide space for it to unfold at its own pace. The involvement of sensoriality and bodily experiences is of paramount importance to me. The embodiment approach helps understanding to be not only cognitive but also to live in our experiences. I often work with the body: sensations, tensions, and movements. I believe the body is an important gateway to emotions and a deeper connection to self, a perspective inspired by the work of Peter Levine, Janina Fisher, Bessel van der Kolk, and Gabor Maté, among others. I always tailor the collaborative work to the specific person or system. I take individual history, current life situations, and the relational and social context into account. For me, authenticity and self-reflection are fundamental professional values. My goal is not only to reduce difficulties but also to support a deeper understanding of the self. I view therapy as a shared, living process in which we move forward together.
#lgbt-friendly
#integrative
#neuroaffirmative
My online counseling service is not clinical psychotherapy and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment. Despite my medical degree, I do not act as a healthcare provider during this service. These consultations are not part of the healthcare system and do not qualify as medical treatment. I do not provide diagnoses, nor do I perform treatment in a medical or psychotherapeutic sense. The online processes I lead are not a replacement for psychiatric care, clinical psychotherapy, or psychodiagnostics. You can find more information about the framework of our service on the Information page.
Psychiatrist Resident
Videreuddannelsels Region Nord
Studies and Qualifications
Basic Training in Cognitive Therapy
Danish Psychiatric Association (DPS), Denmark
Basic Training in Psychodynamic Therapy
Danish Psychiatric Association (DPS), Denmark
Other Specialized Trainings
Family and Couple Therapy Basic Training, Neuroaffirmative and LGBTQ-Affirmative Support
ADI/ADOS Certified Provider - in progress
Neuroaffirmative Approach
Professional Association Memberships and Publications
Autistic Autism Diagnosticians Collaborative (AADC)
(2026 - Present)
European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling, 05/2024
Háttér Társaság, 01/2022
“Open Doors: Promoting Inclusive and Competent Health Care for LGBTI People” is funded by the European Union’s Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (2014-2020)
Journal of Homosexuality, 04/2019
Lege Artis Medicinae, 01/2016
Anna is currently not accepting new individual clients
Open: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact us at: kapcsolodas.muhely@gmail.com
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