Zólyomi Júlia

As a psychologist I believe that with meaningful conversations we can maintain our mental health and protect ourselves, even in difficult life situations. In my work, I strive to resolve the stress, frustration, and anxiety caused by negative thoughts that appear during such periods.

Introduction

Ever since I was a child, I have been infinitely excited about spending time with other people, talking, listening and observing the reactions of adults. Driven by curiosity, I used to guess what’s going on in people’s minds, why they act differently in a similar situation, and how their emotions change over time. That’s why I decided I wanted to study psychology and dedicated my life to helping others get to know themselves better and cope with the intricacies of life.

I started my career at the Department of Psychology at Eötvös Loránd University, then obtained my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. The focus of my research during my master’s degree was to understand the neurological background of the rise of negative emotion and the ways to regulate them. Our goal was to develop new coping methods that anyone could effectively apply in emotionally stressful, traumatic situations.

During and since my studies, I have spent a lot of time volunteering, such as working with patients in psychiatric hospitals, people with mental illness, people with intellectual disabilities, people with reduced mobility, alcohol and drug users, people with eating disorders and refugees. I am currently a volunteer psychologist at a social counseling center where I provide psychological help to women working in the sex industry in Austria. In addition, I welcome clients in my private psychological consultation hours.

Studies

  • 2014-2015 MSc in Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
  • 2010-2014 BA in Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University PPK, Budapest
  • 2009-2014 BA in International Management, BME, Budapest

Professional experience

  • 2020 - Psychological private practice

  • 2018 - Psychologist, Volkshilfe Wien, Sophie Counseling Center, psychological counseling for women working in the sex industry in Austria

  • 2018 Life counselor, Volkshilfe Wien, Flatstarts & Flatworks program, helping families with refugee status

  • 2018 English tutor, Diakonie Österreich, INTO Wien program, English language teacher for children and teenagers with refugee status

  • 2015 Laboratory assistant, Synetiq Kft., assessment of emotional reactions of test subjects in marketing research with various psychophysiological measurement tools

  • 2015 Psychologist intern, Leiden University, therapeutic sessions, coaching, life counseling and various psychological interventions for young adults

  • 2014 – 2015 Research Assistant, Leiden University, Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, research on emotional regulations techniques, assessment with various psychophysiological measurement tools

  • 2014 – Caregiver, Full Life Social Foundation, summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses (Autism, Down syndrome)

  • 2013 Psychologist Assistant, Bács-Kiskun County Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, psychological testing of hospital patients, organization of group activities (communication and speech training, memory training, art therapy)

  • 2013 – 2016 Counselor, Zöld Pont Psyhelp, psychological counseling for active substance users, harm reduction activities at music festivals, counseling about alcohol and drug prevention

  • 2013 BA internship, Nyírő Gyula Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, counseling sessions with alcohol abusers

  • 2013 Organizer, XVII. Pszinapszis, Budapest Psychological Days

  • 2012 Organizer, IV. Pécs Psychoanalytic Film Conference

  • 2012 “Fellow Helper”, Eötvös Loránd University, Eötvös Loránd University Fellow Helper Group, life and psychological counseling for university students