In my practice, your well-being and unique needs are always the central focus. Since everyone comes with a different story, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I combine different proven methods to create a safe space that best supports your personal growth and healing.

Our First Session

In our first session, we will simply talk about what brings you here. We will look at your immediate needs, set your goals, and plan what we want to focus on in our next meetings.

If we decide to work together long-term, we will do a quick check-in after the first five sessions. This gives us a chance to see how the process feels, make sure we are a good fit, and decide together how to move forward.

My Tools and Methods

I primarily connect three different approaches, adjusting the mix based on your personality and what you are currently going through:

1. Practical Skills (DBT)

This is a very structured, practical approach. When we use it, I take on a more active role to teach you concrete skills you can use in your everyday life. Together, we focus on:

• Managing intense emotions: Learning how to calm down when your feelings feel overwhelming.

• Handling crisis situations: Finding healthy ways to ground yourself when life gets chaotic.

• Communication: Building better social and relationship skills.

2. Deep Awareness (Gestalt)

When you are ready to look deeper at your life patterns, we use Gestalt therapy. This approach focuses entirely on the "here and now." Together, we notice how you connect with yourself and the world around you, and where you feel blocked or stuck.

• A Simple Example: You might be carrying deep anger without even realizing it. I might notice this through small clues—like a clenched jaw or a change in your voice. By gently pointing this out, we can explore that anger together. Many of us learned to cope with tough emotions by burying them inside. Once you safely accept your anger, you can understand what it is trying to tell you and handle it in a healthy way.

3. Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a great way to train your attention and observe your thoughts without judging them. It is also a proven way to reduce stress. If you like meditation, we can use it often. If not, we will use simple mindfulness exercises just as a gentle tool to help your body and mind find calm.

What Does a Session Look Like?

To put it simply: we talk and we explore. You bring the real-life situations that weigh on you or hold you back, and together we figure out why they keep happening.

To make our conversations easier, I often use:

• Metaphors and images: To help you see your situation from a completely new perspective.

• Simple exercises: Allowing you to safely try out new reactions and behaviors right during our session.

• A fresh viewpoint: Shining a light on your automatic habits so you can make conscious, free choices.

You are entirely unique. My goal is to adapt to your pace and guide you toward a life that feels balanced, genuine, and fulfilling.