Gestalt therapy 💚
Old habits can hold you back from being truly present in the moment and from forming meaningful, fulfilling relationships.
In the safe setting of therapy, I support you in becoming aware of what’s standing in your way and in gradually breaking through these patterns, step by step.
You are not alone: break with your old patterns
Do you find yourself overthinking, struggling with anxiety or low moods? Are you stuck in behaviors you know are harmful? Or do you sometimes feel like a bystander in your own life? In those moments, connection with others often feels unfulfilling: you may feel either inhibited or like you are too much.
These struggles are often signs of survival strategies developed in childhood: adaptations that once protected you but now hold you back. Unprocessed experiences from the past linger as unresolved feelings or situations, making it hard to live freely in the present.
Gestalt therapy is an experiential form of therapy that helps you become more aware of what you feel, think, and do in the here and now. In the therapeutic relationship, patterns in how you relate to others and the world around you begin to emerge. By pausing together with whatever shows up, even what you might usually avoid, space opens up for change and growth. This allows you to live more freely, authentically, and with deeper connections.
Therapeutic help
For my work as a therapist and counselor, I studied Western and Eastern philosophy, mindfulness and Gestalt therapy. With these insights I support you in your process to increased awareness. Together we will go explore all the discomfort that arises. My only goal is to help you regain your strength.
Every question is welcome
In my practice, there is space for everything that occupies your heart and mind. I specialize in existential concerns and GSRD themes (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity):
🌀 Existential concerns involve all your questions and worries about life purpose, loneliness, family, work, and death. These themes often come to the surface during times of stress, burnout, loss, depression, grief, a quarter- or midlife crisis, aging, or general anxiety.
🏳️🌈 GSRD refers to the experiences of those who feel different from the norm. This includes questions around sexuality, queer relationships, gender identity, shame, addiction, or substance use.
In case of specific psychiatric conditions, I can – depending on the situation – offer additional treatment in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Step by step to more awareness
Therapy is a careful and attentive process designed to support you in a safe setting with whatever you’re facing at the moment:
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Introduction
We start with a free (phone) consultation to get to know each other. You're welcome to share something about your question or concern, but there's no pressure to do so. -
Intake
We take a deeper look at your situation, both past and present. You share whatever feels relevant at that moment. We also discuss your expectations regarding the therapy process. -
Therapy Sessions
Each session is aimed at expanding your awareness. The focus is on gaining insight into what’s happening within you: in your body, your emotional world, and your thoughts. Over time, we may experiment gently with new ways of responding, to help shift old patterns. -
Wrap-up
Together, we reflect on what you’ve gained, where you stand now, and how you’d like to move forward.
Each session is without obligation, meaning you’re free to stop at any time. We continuously reflect on the process so you stay connected to what therapy is offering you.
What you can expect
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You learn to connect more deeply with your body and emotions in the here and now. This helps to break through unconscious patterns.
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As you become more aware of how you relate to others, you can begin to build relationships in a way that truly suits you. You may also learn to handle conflict more effectively.
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By exploring and expressing unresolved emotions, you can experience emotional release and relief.
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You gradually take more responsibility for your choices and behavior, which leads to a greater sense of freedom and agency in your life.
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance"
Alan Watts