Psychologist · Budapest, Passau and online
English-speaking psychologist in Budapest and Passau
I am Fanni Federics, a psychologist working with adults who are dealing with burnout, anxiety, a difficult decision or a big change in their life. Sessions in English, French or Hungarian, in person in Budapest or Passau, or online.
I reply within one or two working days. Your first message comes with no commitment.
3 languages
English, French, Hungarian
15+ years
in international companies
50 minutes
per session
Budapest · Passau
in person or online
How I can help
What people most often come to me with
You do not have to be in crisis to deserve support. It is enough that something has been weighing on you and you are not getting further with it alone.
01
Burnout and work stress
When Monday morning starts on Sunday afternoon, and rest no longer recharges you.
02
Anxiety and tension
Racing thoughts, poor sleep, always being on alert. We look at what keeps it going.
03
Decisions and life changes
A career change, a move, a separation, becoming a parent. The old way no longer works and the new one is not there yet.
04
Self-knowledge and self-worth
Recurring patterns, a harsh inner critic, learning to name your own needs.
05
Motherhood and relationships
A child arriving, going back to work, and what happens to the relationship along the way.
06
Life as an expat
Settling in, homesickness, a partner who followed you here, living between two cultures.
About me
A psychologist who knows corporate life from the inside
Before becoming a psychologist, I spent fifteen years at international companies including Michelin, GSK, EY, Bayer and BT, working in purchasing, supply chain, business development and marketing. I know the pressure of deadlines, matrix organisations, and what happens when performance slowly crowds out everything else.
My interest in psychology turned into a profession during those years. I completed my master’s degree in psychology at Károli Gáspár University in Budapest. I am also the mother of a little boy, so I know from my own life what it takes to balance work, family and your own needs. Today I offer what I would have needed back then: attention, professional knowledge, and a place where you do not have to look strong.
You do not need to know where to start. Start anywhere, and we will put the rest together.
Fanni Federics
How it works
Three steps to the first conversation
I.
Write a few lines
Use the form or send an email about what is on your mind. Two sentences are enough.
II.
We find a time
I reply within one or two working days and we agree on a time, in person or online.
III.
First session
In 50 minutes we get to know your situation and decide together how to continue.
Do I need to know exactly what I want to talk about?
No. Many people arrive with only a sense that something is off and that they would like to make sense of it. That is what the first session is for. We put it into words together.
What is the difference between psychological counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling is a shorter, focused process around a specific situation or difficulty. Psychotherapy is longer and deeper work that requires a psychotherapist qualification. If I think therapy would serve you better, I will tell you honestly and help you find the right specialist.
Can we meet online?
Yes. Online sessions take place over a secure video call and last 50 minutes, the same as in-person sessions. They work well if you live abroad, travel a lot, or need something that fits around your week.
Which languages do you work in?
English, French and Hungarian. I do not speak German, so in Passau I also work in these three languages. If you live between languages, we can switch during a session when something is easier to say in one of them.
Who will know that I am seeing you?
Nobody but the two of us. Everything you share is confidential, under the Hungarian psychologists’ code of ethics and the law. The only exception is when your life or someone else’s is in immediate danger.
Articles
Further reading
- Expat life: what we rarely talk aboutAfter a move abroad, life is often lonelier and more tiring than expected. The stages of cultural adjustment and some practical advice.
- What happens in a first counselling session?Many people put off seeing a psychologist because they do not know what to expect. This is how a first session with me works.
- Seven early signs of burnout that are easy to brush asideBurnout builds slowly, and its first signs look ordinary. Seven warning signs, and what you can do if you recognise yourself.
The first step is a short message
Tell me what is on your mind, and I will get back to you within one or two working days with a suggested time.