About me What I would like to tell you about myself
With all my heart I am humanist. What that means: My passion is to work with humans – with all their potential, needs and life realities. Moreover, a humorous and appreciative communication on an equal level is a special concern of mine. Originally I come from the field of new media, where I worked as a graphic designer and programmer. Despite the interesting working environment, I wasn’t entirely satisfied and it became clear to me that I needed a change. I decided to follow a new path and studied psychology at the University of Bonn, with a focus on neuroscience and clinical psychology.
After I finished my studies I searched for a suitable therapeutic framework. On a one-year trip overseas I found, due to a chance encounter with an English psychologist, the inspiration to begin a training in Transactional Analysis (TA), a method I selected to use in my work. What I particularly like about TA is that it holds a world view devoted to people, with a focus on authenticity. As I am interested in travelling and language, and love to interact with international people, I speak fluent English. My motivation is to help people who face the challenge of integrating into a new culture psychologically.
Additionally, I have a deep and long-standing interest in the influence of eastern traditions, such as mindfulness and meditation, in Western life; from this I draw strength and gather inspiration for my work.
Intercultural experiences
- Intercultural competence (living with people from various cultural backgrounds)
- Travel experience overseas (i.e. Australia and Southeast-Asia)
- Working experience abroad, in an English speaking country
- Fluent English with daily practice, basic knowledge in French
- Multiple years long english speaking relationship
Qualifications
- M.Sc. Psychology (Master of Science) – Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn
- Working experience in the field of psychological counselling and training
- Accredited non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy, according to the ‘Heilpraktikergesetz’ (HPG)
- Four years post-gradual training in Transactional Analysis (BIATA - Berlin)
- Two years post-gradual training in transformative body-psychotherapy
- In training for approbation to become a psychodynamically oriented psychotherapist
- Designer in digital and print media with extensive experience in the field
Memberships
- German and European Association for Transactional Analysis (DGTA/EATA)
- Association of Counsellors & Therapists (ACT)