Pascal Sproedt

My work is built on two evidence-based, experiential pillars: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles and Gestalt-based coaching.

I don’t offer generic blueprints or superficial advice. Real transformation happens when behavioral patterns aren't just understood intellectually, but felt, processed, and shifted in the present moment:

• In the Here and Now: Rather than endlessly debating past events in the abstract, we look at how underlying dynamics surface right now in the room — through dialogue, tone, posture, and relational contact.

• Interrupting Automatic Patterns: We uncover the unconscious protective and avoidance mechanisms that keep you stuck as an individual or prevent you from connecting with warmth and safety as a couple.

• From Overthinking to Somatic Awareness: Analytical minds often try to solve emotional friction through pure logic. We bring somatic and emotional awareness back into the process, because sustainable decisions and true reconnection require both.

I meet you as an equal: grounded, direct, empathetic, and providing a steady container when emotions run high.

Practice Focus & Core Areas

In my private practice in Munich-Maxvorstadt and online, I regularly work with couples and individual clients (with a dedicated focus on men):

• Relationship Coaching & Couples Dynamics: Guiding couples through acute crises, entrenched conflict-and-withdrawal cycles, and critical decisions about their shared future.

• Coaching for Men: Supporting men at crucial personal and professional turning points — navigating role identity (partnership, fatherhood), separation and divorce, burnout, or deliberate realignment.

Corporate & Recruitment Background

Before dedicating myself fully to private practice, I worked for many years as an executive search consultant for tech specialists and leaders. I understand firsthand the realities of high-performance pressure, relentless expectations, career ambitions, and the subtle risk of losing touch with oneself.

This background allows me to meet clients from demanding professional environments at eye level — pragmatic, grounded, and without unnecessary theoretical detours.

Professional Psychological Training & Methods

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples: Advanced training at the EFT-Ausbildungszentrum Hannover (Christine Weiß & Hendrik Weiß). Specialized in attachment styles, relational dynamics, and working with core emotional needs in couples work.

• Gestalt Therapy & Coaching: Multi-year comprehensive training as "Gestalttherapeut (IKL)" at the Institut für Konfliktmanagement und Lebensgestaltung, led by clinical psychologist Dipl.-Psych. Rainer Pieritz. Core focus: relational contact, somatic awareness, and process-oriented work in the here and now.

Academic Background

• University Degree in Computer Science (Diplom-Informatiker): Rigorous academic training. Informs my structured, clear, and analytical approach to navigating complex situations.

Experiential Deepening & Quality Assurance

• The Hero's Journey (Heldenreise): Intensive experiential self-discovery process based on the work of Paul Rebillot.

• Authentic Communication: Advanced seminars including Radical Honesty (direct self-expression and transparent relational boundaries).

• Continuous professional supervision and peer intervision to ensure the highest standards in my coaching practice.

Legal Notice: Psychological counseling and coaching only; does not constitute medical psychotherapy under the German Heilpraktikergesetz and does not replace psychiatric/medical treatment.