Herbert Bittorf

I work with a range of psychological approaches, all of which share one central idea: to build on your individual strengths, resources, and potential.

Depending on what feels most helpful for you, I draw on elements from Positive Psychology, Systemic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), stress management, mental strength training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Polyvagal Theory, mindfulness-based approaches, and resource-oriented work.

At the heart of my work, however, is not a particular method, but the quality of our relationship. I aim to create a space that feels safe, trusting, compassionate, and encouraging — a place where you can be open, explore what is going on, and feel supported in finding your own way forward.

In our first session, we will get to know each other and explore what brings you here, what you would like to change, and what you would like to move towards. What would you like to leave behind? And what would you like to create instead?

Together, we will identify a first focus for our work. And even in the first session, we can begin with initial reflections, practical ideas, and small steps towards your goals.

I look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, and working together in a way that feels meaningful and supportive for you.

I have been working with people for more than 36 years, supporting them through personal challenges, periods of change, professional transitions, relationship difficulties, and demanding phases of life.

Throughout these years, I have worked in different roles as a psychologist, coach, counsellor, and facilitator. This long experience has taught me that every person brings a unique story, different strengths, and their own way of dealing with difficulties. For me, good psychological support therefore begins with understanding the individual person rather than applying a standard solution.

Over the years, I have accompanied people in gaining clarity, overcoming difficult patterns, coping with stress and uncertainty, strengthening their resilience, and finding new directions in both their personal and professional lives.

My work is shaped by a broad psychological background and many years of additional training, including systemic counselling, mindfulness-based approaches such as MBSR and MSC, cognitive behavioural methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology, stress management, and resource-oriented approaches.

Despite all these methods and years of experience, the most important part of my work remains the human encounter itself. I aim to meet you with openness, respect, curiosity, and compassion, and to create a space in which you can feel understood, supported, and encouraged to develop your own way forward.

After 36 years of working with people, I still value every new encounter and the opportunity to understand what matters to the person sitting in front of me.

I am a qualified psychologist and coach with many years of experience supporting people through challenging and demanding phases of life.

Over the years, I have complemented my academic background with extensive additional training in a range of therapeutic and coaching approaches. These include qualifications as a Systemic Counsellor, MBSR Coach, and MSC Teacher, alongside numerous further trainings in psychology, mindfulness, resilience, stress management, and personal development.

My professional background combines psychological expertise with a practical, strengths-based approach. I particularly enjoy working with people who are facing personal challenges, periods of change, or difficult life situations and are looking for greater clarity, stability, and new perspectives.