Joseph Szakmary (Psychologist)
- Name
- Joseph Szakmary
- Occupation
- Psychologist
- Gender
- Medical Specialties
- Psychology
Joseph has 10 years experience in the field of psychology. Before he found his passion in life he worked as an IT analyst, elevator rescuer, lifeguard and stage hand. Joseph assists mostly adults with a variety of issues, such as: depression, anxiety and panic disorder, family violence, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), alcohol and substance abuse/dependence, self-esteem issues, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, chronic pain, stress, sleeping, communication and relationship skills, social anxiety, self confidence and assertiveness, anger management, work related issues (i.e. workplace conflict resolution, job interview skills), self exploration and personal development. Joseph believes that each client benefits the most from a personally tailored approach. In order to achieve that he employs a mixture of interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to correct negative thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to defuse or accept those thoughts that won’t go away, as well as Mindfulness and relaxation methods. Positive psychology that does not focus on what is wrong, but on how to live better under the circumstances. Existential therapy that deal with the deeper concerns of life, such as the fact that life is limited, one’s life’s meaning, interpersonal isolation and freedom. Joseph is a certified hypnotherapist and would be happy to assist with issues, such as quitting smoking, substance dependence, weight loss, chronic pain in addition to psychological counselling. The approach he follows gives preference to improving the present and the future with less focus on the past. However, sometimes a more positive reinterpretation or increased acceptance of the past can have beneficial effect on the present and future also. Joseph is fluent in Hungarian and Spanish, and able to communicate in German as well. Joseph is available at the Southbank and Brandon Park offices.
- Affiliated Clinics
- The Talk Shop
- The Talk Shop - Melbourne
- The Talk Shop - Wheelers Hill
Practice Locations
VIC
- The Talk Shop
- Address
- HWT Tower
Level 23
40 City Road
Southbank VIC 3006
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 224 665
- Fax
- 1300 224 669
- The Talk Shop - Melbourne
- Address
- Suite 115 Level 1
343 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 224 665
- Fax
- 1300 224 669
- The Talk Shop - Wheelers Hill
- Address
- Suite 3 Ground Fl
2 Brandon Park Drive
Wheelers Hill VIC 3150
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 224 665
- Fax
- 1300 224 669
