Aniko Szilagyi

Welcome, Visitor!

I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the South Side of Glasgow. I offer face-to-face counselling in my home practice as well as online counselling.

Why come to counselling?

People come to counselling for varied reasons. Some of us carry the burden of a difficult childhood or struggle with symptoms of depression or anxiety. We might find our relationships unfulfilling, or we might have a vague sense that something is wrong but not quite be able to put it into words. After a bereavement, some of us feel unable to cope on our own. And some of us might feel OK but keep wondering if there’s more to life, if we could be happier.

You might feel broken. I have good news for you: you’re not.

My practice is called "As You Are Counselling" because you can come exactly as you are right now. Whatever issue you want to bring – even if it feels too big or too small – there’s a good chance that counselling will help.

A little bit about me

I became a counsellor because my own counselling did so much for me at a low point in my life that I wanted to dedicate my career to helping others in the same way. Before my counselling training I spent many years studying languages and literature and working in a higher education setting. My previous studies inform and enrich my work, because one of the things counselling can do is help us tell, shape and even rewrite our own story.

I work in a person-centred way, meaning I will aim to build a strong relationship with you based on empathy, respect and authenticity. While my personal experience tells me that being in such a therapeutic relationship is affirmative and feels great, scientific evidence also shows that it is tranformative. I believe that we all have the power within us not just to cope with difficulties but to thrive. Counselling is about discovering this power through a shared exploration of any issues you want to bring.

Witnessing people overcome great hardships and build fulfilling lives for themselves is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. And that’s possible for everyone. So whatever you are struggling with, there is always hope.

Finding the right counsellor for you

To find out if we could work well together, I offer a brief initial video chat or phone call at no cost and we can discuss whether to make an appointment. If we agree that counselling with me is not the best option for you, I will do my best to direct you to alternative sources of help, and to recommend another counsellor if you wish.

Please visit my website for more information about me and my work: asyouaretherapy.co.uk

What will change in counselling?

Since every counselling journey is unique, we can’t know for sure what will happen for you, but we can certainly think about what may happen. For example, you may start to feel more compassion towards yourself. You may realise that the past’s hold on you has loosened and past experiences no longer define you. You may find yourself accepting some parts of you despite not liking them, and changing others. You may notice a shift in your relationships with the people around you. You may become more attuned to your own thoughts and feelings and to others’, discover new meanings, find new goals. You may have a clearer idea of what’s important to you, and make changes to create a life that serves you better.

Personal wellness.

Religious trauma and loss of faith.

This fee is for a 50-minute session.

While I mostly work in English, I can also offer counselling in Hungarian.
Magyar nyelven is dolgozom, keress bátran!