I offer psychodynamic coaching

per video and in my office,

in German and English

On my unusual path, I have gathered life experience that forms the foundation of my work as a coach and therapist. My inclination to listen, my interest in human destinies, and my commitment to encouraging people to believe in themselves and their own unique path have always been central to my work. I gained leadership experience in over 20 years of managing large, complex development cooperation projects in India, Bangladesh, and Kyrgyzstan, mainly for the Swiss Red Cross.

As a psychodynamic coach, I strive to see each person as the complex, unique individual they are. My international experience helps me connect with people from different cultures. Within a growing relationship of trust, I provide impulses for self-reflection, and together we develop alternative perspectives and courses of action. A central element of my work is appreciation. I believe it is just as important to recognize strengths as it is to understand problems — because what we approach with appreciation tends to grow. I also like to use the power of imagination, especially to heal old wounds that keep us from moving forward and living our lives fully.

I enjoy working with people who — often triggered by a crisis — are ready to question assumptions, principles, and certainties about life or themselves. People who are searching for a conversation partner in their quest for a new or deeper sense of direction, free from old thinking patterns, fears, and rules that have outlived their usefulness. People who want to shape their personal or professional relationships more constructively and are willing to look at and work through their own difficult parts. And people who seek support during a challenging phase of their life.

Coaching or Therapy ?

With me, you don’t have to choose.

There is  a significant  overlap between the two —

so that many people wonder whether they need coaching or therapy.

Often it's a crisis — personal or professional — that triggers the wish for growth and the desire to seek coaching. And crises frequently come with stress-related psychological symptoms (such as sleep problems, tension, anxiety, low mood, or rumination) without constituting a mental disorder. As a medical psychotherapist, I can flexibly integrate therapeutic interventions at short notice — or, if needed, offer therapy instead of coaching.

We set out together and do whatever helps you most.

It is also important to highlight that psychodynamic coaching has a preventive, health-promoting effect. By working through the underlying emotional conflicts that drive crises and stress, we reduce the burden on your mind and body. Chronic stress can otherwise lead to psychological and physical illness (e.g., depression, psychosomatic pain, high blood pressure, immune system dysregulation, etc.).

My coaching training is accredited by the DBVC (German Federal Association for Coaching) and the IOBC (International Organisation for Business Coaching). I completed it at the POP Institute (www.pop-psa.de).

Fees for coaching

Private clients: €200 per session (50 minutes)
Corporate clients: €250 per session (50 minutes)

Reduced prices

I offer reduced prices and work free of cost

for volunteers and staff in humanitarian organisations. Please inquire.