Zelka Baktay PhD

I graduated from kindergarten teacher training and gained my first and most significant professional experience in a kindergarten setting. In 1989, I began working at the Psychotherapy Department of the Psychiatric Clinic in Pécs, where I obtained my nursing qualification. In 1997, I graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at JPTE BTK, where I have been teaching psychology since 1994. I earned my scientific degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Pécs, where I received my doctorate summa cum laude in behavioral sciences in 2002. I defended my diploma as a counseling psychologist at the Faculty of Psychology of ELTE in 2004. I lectured at ELTE for ten years and at Károli Gáspár University for four years.

My psychological approach is well demonstrated in my book Snoring. I believe that even small problems can lead to significant issues—snoring by one partner, for instance, can cause frustration and marital conflict. Conversely, snoring can be a seemingly minor issue that highlights a deeper underlying conflict.

My primary goal is to help individuals in relationships or marriages build more harmonious connections by improving their communication, problem-solving skills, and conflict-resolution abilities.

In my private practice, I work alongside my husband, Miklós Baktay, whenever possible. We focus on the strengths and resources of our clients, drawing on their previous experiences to help them move toward a solution.

The topics of my dissertations, theses, and conference presentations span a wide range, including communication, child psychology, snoring therapy, obesity and weight loss, chess therapy, and the GAPS diet. I enjoy addressing a variety of issues, but the underlying approach remains the same in every encounter. I believe in positive psychology and the power of internal and external resources and values. These help individuals, couples, and families find and implement optimal, future-oriented solutions.