My therapeutic approach is systemic in focus. I work both as a therapist and as a coach, and I believe that problems, symptoms, and crises rarely arise in isolation, but rather within the context of relationships, life stories, and current life circumstances. I am therefore particularly interested in the function that certain behaviors, symptoms, or conflicts serve, and what purpose they may have served at a specific moment or stage of life. At the same time, I pay attention to where we direct our attention and what narratives emerge as a result—because what we focus on also shapes how we understand a problem and what possibilities for change become visible.
I work in a resource- and needs-oriented manner and support people in discovering their own strengths, options for action, and new perspectives. In doing so, I also take into account biographical developments, beliefs, and relationship patterns: What has developed over the course of a person’s life—and why did it make sense at a particular point in time? Some things that were helpful in the past may prove to be obstacles in today’s life. In such moments, I guide people in developing new, more appropriate ways of relating to themselves and others.
In my role, I also see myself as someone who offers hypotheses: I share observations and possible connections when I believe I’ve identified something, and present these as possibilities for consideration. At the same time, I follow my clients’ lead—because I believe that people themselves possess the greatest expertise regarding their own lives. My task is to create a space where new perspectives, courses of action, and developments can emerge.
I particularly enjoy working with:
• Women
• Couples
• Families
• Parents
• Managers