Franziska van Nguyen

Hello, I’m Franziska – an art therapist by passion. Art and creativity have accompanied me my entire life; they are for me sources of expression, reflection, and joy. Born in Germany as a second‑generation immigrant, I grew up feeling like a “stranger in my own land” and still feel a deep connection both to my roots in Vietnam and to Berlin, the city where I live and work – even if that bond always carries a touch of longing. This upbringing taught me above all how to find a home within myself. Life’s paths are seldom straight – mine is no exception. Shaped by ever‑changing phases and challenges, by moves across countries and by a continuous search for stability and meaning, I’ve already learned so much and hope never to stop discovering new things. After completing an interdisciplinary art degree in the Netherlands, love drew me to Canada, and later I returned to Berlin, where I spent many years working in an art supply store. There, I discovered my passion: supporting people in bringing their creative visions to life. In 2020, at age 46, I found myself at another crossroads: the lockdown invited me to pause and to notice how my needs—and even my body—were shifting. Questions of purpose, life design, and inner balance surfaced – the first signs of a new life phase. I followed that inner calling and began my Master’s in Art Therapy – driven by the desire to work creatively, remotely, and with deep, lived experience, guiding others through similar turning points. Today, I support people online through phases of reorientation and life transitions that often remain unspoken. I create a space where feelings can be acknowledged and new paths revealed – always with a resource‑oriented focus on your inner treasures, which may currently lie buried. If my story resonates with you and you’re curious to explore whether we might be a good fit, I warmly invite you to book a free introductory call. This first conversation is a chance to get to know each other, ask questions, and see whether my approach feels right for you. Please schedule this short call before booking a full session – I look forward to meeting you.