My Personal Story
When I started my psychology studies at the University of Trier in 2012, a friend gave me a book that would change my life: *“Nonviolent Communication”* by Marshall B. Rosenberg.
I realized that, although others often described me as “empathetic,” I had never truly shown real empathy. Determined to learn more, I traveled throughout Germany for years, attending seminars on nonviolent communication and empathic listening.
Through this, I learned that empathy does not mean agreeing with someone (“That’s terrible that he said that!”), giving advice (“Don’t worry, you’re doing great!”), or blaming yourself for others’ suffering (“What did I do wrong?”).
Empathy requires us to clear our minds and listen to others with full presence. It means truly understanding what others are experiencing AND (just as importantly) becoming aware of what you yourself feel and experience.
How Can I Help You?
As a relationship therapist and mediator, I act as a neutral facilitator. Without taking sides, I listen to your stories, genuinely trying to understand what each of you feels and values. In this way, I can help you reconnect and build a safe foundation of respect, mutual understanding, and warmth.
I can also assist with specific conflicts, disagreements, or events, such as discussions about parenting, processing infidelity, or other emotional experiences that have damaged trust in the relationship.
My Approach to Relationship and Family Therapy
For years, I have worked as a psychologist, and empathy remains a guiding principle in therapy. I believe that the roots of anger, sadness, and helplessness in relationships often stem from a lack of understanding of our own needs and those of others.
Blame and judgment block relationships. Creating space to listen and understand what the other person feels and needs is one of the most valuable gifts we can give each other.
This is precisely the space I aim to create in the relationship and family therapy that I offer.
Family and partnership should be places where we feel at home – places of safety and security, where we can give and receive love.
Unmet needs, pain, misunderstandings, and judgments, however, can block this love and safety.
Professional Background
I studied psychology (M.Sc. Clinical Psychology) at the University of Trier. I then completed several specialized training programs, including empathic communication, MDSR, family constellations, and Authentic Relating.
I continually work on my personal development. Since 2022, I have been undertaking postgraduate training to become a psychotherapist, where I learn to help individuals and families cope with complex psychological issues such as schizophrenia, borderline disorders, and psychopathy.
Professional Experience
Care Center KleMed GmbH, Kleve
03/2024 to Present
Practicing Therapist
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing therapy in individual settings
LVR Clinic Bedburg-Hau
01/2022 to 06/2024
Clinical Psychologist
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing therapy
- Leading psychotherapeutic group sessions and conducting individual therapy
- Contributing to psychiatric treatment, particularly for in-patient care
- Crisis interventions
V.O.F. Violinspiration
04/2018 to 01/2022
Co-Founder & Managing Director
- Formulating, planning, evaluating, and communicating business goals within the team
- Marketing, organizing, and moderating seminars
- Responsible for communication with customers and partner companies
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule gGmbH
04/2017 to 04/2018
Lecturer for General Psychology
- Conducting lectures on General Psychology with a focus on:
- Theories of problem-solving thinking
- Cognitive emotion theories
Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH
04/2017 to 04/2018
Freelance Lecturer for Application, Communication, and Personality Training
- Conducting seminars focusing on:
- In-depth self-assessment for individual career planning
- Strengthening self-confidence through analysis of strengths/weaknesses and developing goal-oriented strategies for problem-solving
Freelance Seminar Leader
10/2014 to 04/2018
- Leading seminars on Nonviolent Communication with a focus on expressing feelings, emotional group cohesion, and shared interpersonal learning
- Key topics include reducing control tendencies and experiencing uncomfortable emotions (in line with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Clients (Selection)
- Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
- Engagement Global gGmbH
Further Training (Selection)
Kelly Bryson, Lorna Ritchie, Gundi und Frank Gaschler und viele mehr
seit 11/2011
Training in "Nonviolent Communication"
Over 200 training units covered the following topics:
- Contents of cognitive behavioral therapy (e.g., ABC model and SORCK model)
- Contents of emotion-focused therapy (e.g., psychoeducation and emotion regulation)
- Contents of motive-oriented relationship design in therapy (therapeutic interaction tailored to patients' approach goals and needs)
Diana Weber, Witten
10/2016
5-day Training "Systemic Constellations"
Leopold Kohl, Witten
03/2015
5-day Training "Resilience for Psychologists and Trainers"
Bhante Dhammadipa, Oy-Mittelberg
07/2014
9-day Training "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction"
Methods that have significantly influenced me are Authentic Relating and Radical Honesty.
If you are looking for a professional therapist who provides a supportive and safe environment to build a strong and healthy relationship with your loved ones, feel free to contact me for a free introductory meeting.