- Emily Dickinson
I’m genuinely curious about people – about their stories, relationships, and the inner motivations that guide them. I find it natural to approach even seemingly contradictory or difficult situations with an open mind. This attitude of respect and a desire to understand has shaped my work from the very beginning.
I’m married and a mother of four, which means I have plenty of real-life experience navigating diverse needs, shifting dynamics, and different perspectives – not only in my professional life. Perhaps that’s part of why relationship issues feel so familiar and meaningful to me.
My professional roots lie in education. As a teacher at an international boarding school with a peace- and reform-pedagogical focus (UWC Freiburg), I learned how relative our sense of “normal” can be – and how essential it is to hold space for different perspectives and lived realities.
Alongside my private practice, I also work at psychological counseling center for marriage, couple, family and individual counseling.
- Bill Bryson
Early on, I received important impulses through my training as a Systemic Counselor at isb Wiesloch. I hold a Master of Counseling with a focus on marriage, family, and life counseling, and I’m certified by the DGSF as a Systemic Counselor as well as a Systemic Therapist / Family Therapist.
My approach is grounded in systemic thinking: I view personal concerns within the broader context of relationships, life phases, and social settings.
In addition to my systemic training, I completed a multi-year advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) with Prof. Roesler (FFAK) and have undertaken in-depth professional development in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Both approaches significantly enrich my work – particularly in supporting couples and in engaging with inner emotional processes and values.
My practice is also informed by further training in Narrative Therapy, Mediation, and the topic of Human Dignity & Shame (with Dr. Stephan Marks). Ongoing professional development and scientific grounding are important to me – my work is shaped, among others, by the thinking of Friederike von Tiedemann and Bettina R. Grote.
My work combines a systemic view of relationships with an emotionally attuned and mindful way of working. I understand people as part of a larger context – shaped by past experiences, relationship patterns, and inner attitudes. These influences are part of the counseling process, without rushing to judgments or offering quick fixes.
Emotional processes are at the heart of my work. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) offers a powerful framework for understanding stuck dynamics and creating new ways of connecting. Behaviors like withdrawal, criticism, or distance often begin to make more sense when seen as expressions of protection, longing, or the need for emotional closeness.
I also integrate elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps develop a more conscious relationship with inner experiences and supports people in aligning their actions with what truly matters to them – especially in times of challenge or change. My approach is grounded in respect, clarity, and impartiality. With both structure and empathy, I offer a space where real change becomes possible – by making room for honest encounters with yourself and with each other.
German Association for Systemic Therapy, Counseling, and Family Therapy.
