My therapeutic approach
How I think about people, feelings and the possibility of change
I believe that body and mind are closely connected. Our life experiences influence how we think, what we feel, and how we relate to ourselves, to others and to the world around us.
During a psychological consultation, it therefore matters to me not only what happens to someone, but also how they experience it, what feelings are connected to it, and what meaning they give to their own experiences.
The connection of body and mind
Our body and our mental functioning are not two separate, independent areas. We come to know the world through our own perception, our experiences and our physical and emotional reactions.
The experiences we gain over the course of life can leave a mark on our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Understanding these is often an important part of gaining a clearer view of our current functioning.
How do we connect with ourselves and the world?
Our relationship with ourselves and our environment shows itself across several areas.
Relationship with myself
How do I see and accept myself, my body, my abilities and my limitations?
A sense of safety in the world
How safe do I feel in everyday situations, and how do I respond to uncertainty?
Connection with others
How much am I able to trust others, connect with them and feel safe in my relationships?
Understanding emotions
Our feelings often indicate how we relate to ourselves, to other people and to a given life situation.
In our work together, I consider it important to understand what experiences, thoughts or fears a particular feeling may be connected to.
The aim is not to suppress feelings, but to understand them better and to recognise the role they play in our lives.
Self-acceptance and self-knowledge
For me, self-knowledge does not mean becoming flawless. Rather, it means understanding what experiences have shaped us, what strengths we have, and in which areas we experience difficulties.
Self-acceptance offers the opportunity to look at ourselves not solely on the basis of our shortcomings and flaws, but also to better recognise our own qualities and possibilities.
A change of perspective
The same life situation can be interpreted in several ways. The significance of a painful experience cannot simply be erased, but over time it may become possible to look at it from a different angle.
For me, a change of perspective does not mean positive thinking or denying the difficulties. Rather, the possibility of recognising new connections, possibilities and personal resources alongside the usual interpretations.
Fears and inner limits
Sometimes the greatest obstacle is not the external circumstances, but the fears, uncertainties and negative self-esteem patterns that shape our decisions.
Recognising these can help us see more clearly what truly limits us, and what possibilities we have for change.
Recognising our own resources
We all possess unique qualities, experiences and abilities. In difficult life situations, these often recede into the background.
An important part of our work together can be recognising what inner and outer resources you can draw on, and how you can use them in your own decisions and life situations.
We do not see the world as it is, but as we are.
— Kant, own translation
How does all this appear in our work together?
During the consultation, I strive to create a calm, accepting and non-judgemental space in which it is possible to look at the feelings, thoughts and life situations that are currently causing difficulty.
I do not wish to give ready-made answers. The aim is to support you in discovering new perspectives, decision-making possibilities and personal resources by better understanding your own way of functioning.