About
Dorottya is an Integrative Counsellor, Coach, and Business Psychologist with over 13 years of experience across clinical and organisational settings. Originally from Hungary, she spent much of her adult life in the UK, where she trained and established her professional career. Now based in Dubai, she offers personalised therapy for individuals alongside bespoke consulting for organisations.
Her approach draws on a diverse background in clinical, forensic, and organisational psychology. Dorottya has worked across education, the criminal justice system (including courts, police, probation services, and prisons), victim support, community rehabilitation, aviation, and private practice. This breadth of experience informs her work with trauma, relationships, identity, leadership, and workplace culture.
Having lived and worked across multiple countries, Dorottya brings a deep understanding of transition, systems, and cultural context. Her work is integrative and tailored, blending evidence-based psychological approaches to meet each client or organisation’s unique needs.
For individuals, she supports those navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, or identity-related challenges. In her work with organisations, she partners with leaders to strengthen culture, enhance team dynamics, and create healthier, more effective working environments.
Education
Dorottya brings a strong academic foundation alongside extensive clinical, organisational, and therapeutic training. She holds an MSc in Occupational and Business Psychology from Kingston University and a BSc in Psychology and Criminology, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London. Her training enables her to work thoughtfully across individual, relational, and workplace contexts.
She is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is registered with EMDR UK, integrating trauma-informed approaches into her work with adults and professionals. Dorottya is licensed by the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA) to practise counselling in the UAE and offers both in-person and online therapy, supported by extensive specialist training in online and telephone counselling.
Dorottya is an Accredited Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and a member of the Association of Business Psychology (ABP). She is also a Registered Psychometrics Test User (RQTU), qualified to use a range of psychometric tools including the Hogan Suite, NEO, and Saville Assessments.
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