Methodology

According to my understanding, the fundamental approach to change that a person seeks lies in the processes that govern their experience and behaviour. In the matters that give them stability and identity and that influence the social dynamics.

These correlations are analysed in the counselling and then made visible, tangible and usable.

How we work is based on the consideration of a range of parameters.

What do you wish for? What is your exact request? How old are you, where do you stand in life right now, how has your life history shaped you, what have been the emotional worlds, in which you have become you? In which relationships do you live? What is your inner constitution, how do you describe your inner conflicts?

What is your style of problem-solving characterised by, before we start working? Are you rationally pragmatic or someone who likes to look for hidden connections? Or does your problem-solving style build on empathy and seek positive feedback?

Do you recognise yourself well or not so well? Do you recognise others well or not so well? What is the course of your thoughts? What triggers or does not trigger what in you? Which feelings and thoughts take over, which ones do you seek, which do you avoid, which can help you…

All of these questions have an impact on the way in which we work together.

Methodic principles

This work is based on systemic or constructivist approaches and attitudes, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic interrelations, guidelines of communication theories, insights and methods of existential analysis, relationship-oriented approaches and therapeutic approaches centred on mentalisation. Moreover, neuroscientific research findings are also drawn upon to substantiate this.

When coming to me, you can fully rely on the following:

I can empathise deeply and grasp your inner constellations in a nuanced way. I am versed and experienced at setting individual cognitive and emotional impulses so that these may build on each other, enabling genuine development. Despite all given restraint, neutrality and empathy, I am present, tangible and emotionally there for you. I can admit my weaknesses and mistakes without embarrassment or creating fear of a loss of authority on my part. I can pointedly confront you- even with difficult aspects. I stick to boundaries and limitations, no matter who I am working with or what I am working on. Within the limits of our time, I am there for you.

The conversations are characterised by a high level of commitment and communication on eye level.