It's Complicated

Isabelle Bonenkamp

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Inner Work Mentor supporting people through change, loss and life transitions with a body-oriented, compassionate and holistic approach focused on self-awareness, authenticity and embodiment.

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Neuruppin, GermanyAvailable online only
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About me

I’m IZA – an Inner Work Mentor, journalist, movement teacher and musician.

My work brings together body awareness, emotions, thoughts and personal development. I support people in reconnecting with themselves, their bodies, their emotions and their own sense of direction – especially during periods of change, transition, loss or personal transformation.

Rather than asking, “What is wrong with me?”, I often start with a different question:

“What is happening inside me right now – and what do I need?”

My work is particularly suited to people navigating breakups, grief, identity changes, periods of inner restlessness, or moments when an old version of themselves no longer feels authentic.

I work with meditation, somatic practices, movement, reflection, biographical work and creative approaches. Where appropriate and welcomed by the client, intuitive practices, card readings or Reiki can also become part of the process.

My background as a journalist strongly influences the way I work: I listen carefully, ask questions, remain curious and look at experiences from different perspectives.

I don't believe that people need to be turned into a “better” version of themselves. I believe we can learn to listen to the different parts of ourselves, understand what they need, and reconnect with what feels authentic and alive.

My work is body-oriented, holistic, compassionate and grounded in meeting each person where they are.

I speak:

GermanEnglishFrench

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Location:

Bergstraße 2, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Couples therapySupport for couples working through problems and who want to gain insight into the relational dynamics that contribute to the problem.
Polyvagal theoryPolyvagal Theory is a neuroscience-informed approach that explores how the autonomic nervous system shapes our sense of safety, connection, and stress responses. Practitioners who integrate Polyvagal Theory help clients understand their physiological reactions and develop skills for nervous system regulation.
Somatic coachingRecommended for those who want to use body awareness and movement to release emotional tension and promote personal growth.

I see Inner Work as an ongoing process involving the body, emotions, thoughts and our sense of self.

We can understand something intellectually and still feel something completely different in our body. That is why I don't work exclusively through conversation or cognitive reflection. I invite the body into the process.

Body awareness helps us notice sensations, tension, relaxation, boundaries, energy and needs without immediately judging or trying to change them.

Emotional awareness allows us to listen to emotions without automatically letting them dictate our actions. We explore what an emotion might be communicating and what may lie underneath it.

Thoughts and beliefs can reveal patterns that were once useful but may no longer reflect who we are today. We can explore these beliefs with curiosity and ask: Is this actually my truth today, or something I learned somewhere along the way?

I also work with the idea of inner parts. We can contain many different parts of ourselves – an anxious part, a controlling part, a perfectionist, a wounded part, a playful part, a curious part. These parts don't necessarily need to disappear. We can learn to listen to them, understand their needs and develop a different relationship with them.

Transitions are another important part of my work. Loss, separation, personal transformation and spiritual development can all challenge our sense of identity. I see these periods not simply as problems to solve, but as processes that can create space for a new relationship with ourselves.

Spiritual practices may be included when they feel meaningful to the individual. My approach is open and non-dogmatic. Intuitive readings, tarot and Reiki can be complementary tools rather than replacements for professional medical or psychotherapeutic care.

My role is not to have all the answers for you. It is to help you hear more clearly what is already there.

Experience

I have many years of professional experience working across journalism, communication, events, movement, creative work and personal development.

As a journalist, I work with research, interviews, observation and storytelling. My previous professional experience also includes communication, PR, social media, events and community-focused work.

Alongside journalism, I work as a movement and meditation teacher, offering Yoga, Pilates, Face Yoga, fascia work and meditation. My classes combine movement and body awareness with mindfulness and self-reflection.

As an Inner Work Mentor, I support people through periods of change, grief, separation, identity transitions and questions around authenticity and embodiment.

My experience also includes Berlin's club and festival culture, where I have worked creatively with makeup and costume and in festival care contexts alongside awareness, medical and security teams.

All of these experiences inform the way I work today. I enjoy moving between social reality and inner exploration, between body and mind, professional structure and creativity.

Education

I have a strong academic background, holding a Master’s degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation from the University of Amsterdam and Aarhus University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Political and Administrative Sciences from the University of Konstanz.

I have complemented my academic education with specialised training in ThetaHealing®, Life Coaching, Meditation, Holistic Health, Event Management, Somatics, Contrology, Fascia Release and psychological trauma work.

My most recent training focused on security and conflict training, as well as exploring different states of consciousness and ego states. This further deepened my understanding of human behaviour under stress, emotional regulation mechanisms and transformative developmental processes.

Today, I bring these different perspectives together in my work: critical and journalistic thinking, body-oriented practices, personal development and spiritual exploration.

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online

Inner Work Emergency Crisis Call | Notfallbegleitung für innere Krisen

Sliding scale
€60 1 hr Online
DE: Kurzfristige 1:1-Begleitung in akuten Momenten von emotionaler Überforderung, innerer Unruhe oder Orientierungslosigkeit. Wir schaffen Raum zum Ankommen, Regulieren und Sortieren, damit du wieder einen nächsten Schritt sehen kannst. EN: Short-term 1:1 support during moments of emotional overwhelm, inner unrest or feeling lost. We create space to ground, regulate and gain clarity so you can find your next step.

Paare: Füreinander, nicht gegeneinander

€100 1 hr 15 min Online
Eine Paarsitzung, um Beziehungsmuster zu verstehen, Erlebtes von eigenen Interpretationen zu unterscheiden und wieder miteinander statt gegeneinander zu sprechen. Wir erforschen Bedürfnisse, Gefühle und eigene Anteile und schaffen Raum für mehr Verständnis, Verantwortung und Verbindung.

Couples: For Each Other, Not Against Each Other

€100 1 hr 15 min Online
A couples session to understand relationship patterns, separate what happened from the meaning we gave it, and learn to speak with rather than against each other. We explore needs, emotions and our own contribution to create more understanding, responsibility and connection.

Kostenlose Krisen-, Kriegs- und Katastrophenhilfe

Free 1 hr Online
Kostenfreie 60-minütige Begleitung für Menschen, die durch Krieg, Flucht, Katastrophen oder akute belastende Ereignisse emotional stark gefordert sind. Ein geschützter Raum zum Ankommen, Zuhören, Sortieren und Stabilisieren.

Free Crisis, War & Disaster Support

Free 1 hr Online
Free 60-minute support for people affected by war, displacement, disasters or highly distressing events. A confidential space to feel heard, ground yourself and find some orientation in a difficult moment.

Somatic Training Session: Nervous System Regulation | Somatische Trainingseinheit: Nervenregulation

€30 30 min Online
DE: Eine körperorientierte Einheit, um Körperwahrnehmung, Beweglichkeit und Selbstregulation zu fördern. Mit bewusster Bewegung, Atmung und Wahrnehmungsübungen lernst du, deinen Körper besser zu spüren und seine Signale bewusster wahrzunehmen. EN: A body-oriented session to support body awareness, mobility and self-regulation. Through mindful movement, breath and sensory practices, you learn to connect more deeply with your body and notice its signals with greater awareness.

Workshop: Gemeinsam statt gegeneinander | Together, Not Against Each Other

€200 1 hr 40 min Online
DE: Ein moderierter Raum für Familien, Gruppen und Teams, um Kommunikation, Bedürfnisse und Dynamiken bewusster wahrzunehmen. Wir schaffen Raum für gegenseitiges Zuhören, neue Perspektiven und ein konstruktives Miteinander. EN: A facilitated space for families, groups and teams to explore communication, needs and group dynamics with greater awareness. We create room for listening, new perspectives and more constructive ways of relating.

Gemeinsam durch Trauer | Grieving Together Family Support

€150 1 hr 30 min Online
DE: Ein geschützter Raum für Familien nach einem Verlust. Wir schaffen Raum für unterschiedliche Formen von Trauer, Gefühle und Bedürfnisse und unterstützen euch dabei, miteinander im Gespräch zu bleiben. EN: A supported space for families navigating grief and loss. We make room for different ways of grieving, emotions and needs while supporting honest communication and connection.

Individual Session

€120 1 hr Online
DE: Eine intuitive Sitzung zur Erforschung von Glaubenssätzen, emotionalen Mustern und inneren Blockaden. Über Gespräch, Meditation und intuitive Arbeit schauen wir, was dich gerade prägt und welche neuen Perspektiven du für deinen Weg entwickeln möchtest. EN: An intuitive session exploring beliefs, emotional patterns and inner blocks. Through conversation, meditation and intuitive work, we explore what may be shaping your current experience and what new perspectives could support your path.

Trauerbegleitung · Einzelbegleitung

€70 1 hr Online
Eine einfühlsame 1:1-Begleitung bei Verlust, Trennung und Abschied. Wir geben der Trauer Raum, erkunden Gefühle und Bedürfnisse und schauen gemeinsam, wie du dich in deinem veränderten Leben neu orientieren kannst.

Grief Coaching

€70 1 hr Online
Compassionate 1:1 support through grief, loss, separation and goodbye. We make space for your emotions and needs and explore how you can find orientation and connection in life after loss.

Trauma Alchemy Workshop

€500 4 hr Online
A 3-hour workshop for individuals exploring the processing and transformation of difficult experiences. We explore how old stories and inner parts emerge, how to meet them through body awareness, self-compassion and conscious reflection, and how experiences can gradually be integrated and released through Inner Work, somatic practices, meditation and creative visualization.

Aufnahmegespräch für längere Zusammenarbeit | Initial Consultation for Longer-Term Support

Sliding scale
€300 2 hr Online
DE: Ein erstes Gespräch, um dein Anliegen, deine aktuelle Situation und deine Ziele kennenzulernen und gemeinsam zu schauen, ob und wie eine längere Begleitung für dich stimmig ist. EN: An initial session to understand your situation, needs and goals and explore whether and how longer-term support could be a good fit for you.

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Neuruppin, GermanyAvailable online only
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
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