During my studies in psychology, I was especially drawn to humanistic approaches and to exploring what makes life feel fulfilling and aligned from within. Training in Zen Coaching gave me a deeper sense of how we can meet life – even in difficult times – with curiosity, compassion, and a sense of meaning. For many years, yoga and Buddhist meditation practices (including Zen in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh) have been part of my life, enriching my therapeutic work with presence and acceptance. What interests me most is the dialogue between psychodynamic psychotherapy and humanistic traditions – an approach that goes beyond symptom relief and places the unfolding of one’s own potential at the center. For me, therapy is always rooted in what is present in the moment: finding a sense of meaning in the here and now, without needing big labels like “mindfulness” or “Buddhism.” A holistic, embodied sense of experience is an essential part of this.