Petra Bokor

Psychologist

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About

Petra Bokor is a psychologist and lecturer at the Institute of Psychology of Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. Her teaching and research areas include developmental psychology, transpersonal psychology, and cultural psychology.

In her scientific work, she focuses on altered states of consciousness, particularly the psychological and psychotherapeutic effects of psychedelic substances, and she is a co-author of several national and international publications. Her research takes an integrative approach, combining biological, psychological, and spiritual perspectives.

Her empirical and field research experience—including studies conducted in retreat centers in Peru—contributes to a deeper understanding of the psychotherapeutic applications of psychedelic substances.

Language

  • Hungarian
  • English (C1)

Education

  • Karoli Gaspar University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, Institute of Psychology, Department of Developmental Psychology

Work Experience

  • Karoli Gaspar University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, Institute of Psychology, Department of Developmental Psychology

    Self-employed psychologist with 15+ years of counseling experience

Certificates and awards

  • Liverpool John Moores University – MSc in Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychology
  • University of Pécs (PTE) Doctoral School of Psychology – PhD Candidate
  • MAPS – MDMA-Assisted Therapy Training Participation Certificate

Professional Interests

  • Therapeutic applications of psychedelic substances
  • The developmental and healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness
  • Lifelong development
  • Psychological interpretation and application of practices from spiritual traditions