Válent Szilvia
Gestalt Therapist and Coach
I believe the answers are already within us — yet we often need support to access them and give them a voice
I provide a safe and accepting space where you are free to talk about whatever matters to you.
Our work is grounded in an honest and collaborative partnership, where I meet you as a responsible and equal participant. Together, we explore how you experience yourself and relate to the world in your own unique way.
For more than 20 years, I worked in international leadership roles across audit, compliance, process development and consulting within complex multinational environments.
Throughout these years, I experienced firsthand the challenges created by sustained pressure, high levels of responsibility and constant performance expectations — and how easily, in such environments, our sense of authenticity and our connection to what is truly meaningful and valuable to us can gradually fade into the background.
Since childhood, I have been deeply interested in psychology — in understanding what kinds of experiences bring harmony into people's lives, and what causes this inner balance to break.
Through my own self-awareness journey, I experienced more deeply for the first time the power of authenticity and genuine human connection. In 2011, I met my therapist, with whom I was able to truly experience what it feels like when someone is genuinely present beside us and supports us without roles, expectations or judgment. Through this work, I was able to reconnect with my own needs and gradually begin creating a more authentic life.
What Clients Say
" I have been seeing Szilvie for 6 months now, and I must say she has been a great support. She truly listens and understands me. From session to session, I can tell she is present and dedicated to me. I sometimes get surprised when she brings up details that I mentioned in some of the previous sessions. It is not only about agreeing with me, but she also asks me meaningful questions that challenge me to think and reflect on what I really feel, need, or want. Finding a suitable therapist is not easy, and I was initially hesitant to start therapy, but I feel lucky to have connected with Szilvie and always look forward to our sessions." Tomislav P.
“ During a period when I felt stuck, Szilvia's support became a real turning point in my life. The combination of Gestalt coaching and therapy was a completely new experience for me, yet surprisingly focused and purposeful — addressing both my personal and professional life, as well as the deeper connections between them. Her approach is not only effective, but also highly sensitive and conscious, helping me see my dilemmas from a different perspective. During our sessions, I discovered inner "pieces" that had long been missing from my self-reflection, and which now seem to fit perfectly into place. I am truly grateful to Szilvia for guiding me through this process with genuine attention and professional depth, rather than relying on templates." Dr. T. László
“ It had a powerful impact on me when I came to understand the motivations underlying the painful experiences and events of my past. Szilvia helped me become aware of my unhelpful patterns, encouraged me to be present in my own life, and to act for myself. With Szilvia, I experienced the healing power of loving attention and empathy. Her ability to synthesise and her clarity of insight make her a truly authentic professional for me." Ibolya S.
“ Over the past few months, I have been working with Szilvi on my own self-awareness topics and questions. I really like the way she leads these sessions: our conversations have a clear structure, she sees connections well, asks good questions, encourages honesty, and at the same time offers warm, caring support. In these sessions, I can truly be myself. I feel safe with her, and even in difficult situations, she is holding and supportive. I warmly recommend her to anyone who would like a bit of support in their own life, in any area." Éva M.
Qualifications:
- 2026 - Supervisor Training - in progress, expected completion 1Q 2027- Norsk Gestaltinstitutt AS University
- 2024 – EAGT Accreditation, European Association for Psychotherapy
- 2021 – Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, Norsk Gestaltinstitutt AS University
- 2020 – Chronobiological Psychogenetics
- 2019 – EQA Accredited Trainer
- 2018 – Wingwave Coach Certification
- 2017 – EMCC Accredited Coach
- 2017 – Pre-Supervisor Training, Károli Gáspár University
- 2004 – Degree in Economics