Transformational Counseling
FOR OVERWHELMING LIFE EXPERIENCES or RELATIONAL HARM
English or German | International via Zoom
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh?” he whispered. “Yes, Piglet?” “Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.”
A. A. Milne, 1928
Welcome
People come to work with me when relationships no longer feel safe, nourishing, or clear, whether that began at home, in intimate partnerships, friendships, school, or in workplaces. Some grew up without the emotional care or support they needed; others feel shaken by later experiences of bullying, betrayal, or chronic stress in environments that were meant to be supportive.
Curious whether this work is right for you?
Schedule a 15-Minute Introductory Zoom Call (complimentary, no obligation)
In this first conversation, you can share what brings you here, ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and notice whether this compassionate, steady space feels supportive.
My Philosophy in Working With People
Psychology, at its core, is about the "care of the soul," embracing the richness of human experience. For me, this means creating a space where you can slow down, listen to what is happening within yourself, and gain deeper insight into your experiences.
Meaningful change begins when you feel safe enough to explore what has happened, without having to judge, minimize, or explain it away. Your experience is at the center of our work. We may pay attention to your thoughts, emotions, body responses, relationships, dreams, and patterns that have developed over time. Together, we explore what these experiences may be communicating and what becomes possible with greater clarity, choice, and connection with yourself.
Through this work, you can develop a deeper relationship with yourself and find ways to move through life with greater self-trust, dignity, and agency.
Honoring Protections
Well-being can begin when we notice the ways we protect ourselves and respond with curiosity, not judgment. These responses might include muscle tension, shallow breathing, numbness, emotional distance, or a need to stay alert or in control. They often developed for good reasons, even if they no longer help us now.
When we slow down, we give ourselves the chance to notice what these responses have been protecting. As our awareness and compassion grow, we create more space for choice, connection, and new ways of responding.
Integrative Modalities for Safety and Empowerment
Blending Somatic Experiencing®, Depth Psychology, attachment-informed care, and dream work, our sessions move at your pace. We may explore how past experiences continue to shape your thoughts, feelings, body responses, relationships, and ways of responding to the world.
By paying close attention to your movements, thoughts, feelings, and intuitions, we work toward greater grounding, self-awareness, self-regulation, and relational safety. Patterns of protection and coping often happen automatically. Together, we notice these patterns and approach them with curiosity.
As we work together, you’ll discover practical tools for daily life that help you reconnect with your vitality and inner resources. These approaches build stability, self-trust, resilience, and a deeper sense of choice and agency.
Change Unfolds in Its Own Time
Change is rarely linear or perfect. It’s a gradual unfolding toward more presence, authenticity, and a deeper connection with yourself and your life.
A widely shared reflection puts it this way: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” In our work together, we pay attention to the space between what happens and how you respond. Within that space, greater awareness and choice can become possible.
My Approach
My work brings together Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing®, interpersonal neurobiology, and holistic counseling. Each offers a different lens for understanding your experience and supporting change. Together, they help connect the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and a deeper sense of self.
Depth Psychology
Depth Psychology looks beneath the surface of our experiences to explore the deeper patterns that shape how we feel, relate, and understand ourselves.
We may explore emotional patterns, dreams, symbols, life themes, inner conflicts, and parts of yourself that have been overlooked or pushed aside. Approaching these with curiosity rather than judgment can help reveal what they are trying to tell you and the ways they may have helped you survive or adapt.
Over time, this deeper understanding can help you reconnect with inner strengths, develop greater self-trust, and experience a more integrated sense of who you are. It can also clarify what you need, what matters to you, and how you want to move forward.
Depth Psychology also makes room for imagination, creativity, meaning, spirituality, and the deeper dimensions of human experience. These can offer important sources of insight and orientation, especially during times of change and transition.
Somatic Experiencing®
Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a body-based approach for working with the effects of trauma and chronic stress. It does not require you to fully retell or relive difficult experiences.
Instead, we gently bring attention to what is happening in the body in the present moment: sensations, breath, movement, tension, and impulses. Working slowly and within your capacity, you can begin to recognize your body’s protective responses and develop greater tolerance for difficult sensations and emotions.
By staying connected to the present, you can learn to distinguish what belongs to the past from what is happening now. This can support greater regulation, inner stability, and a renewed sense of choice and agency.
SE also recognizes the healing potential of safe, attuned connection. Through co-regulation, the nervous system can gradually experience that it is possible to settle, connect, and feel safe in the presence of another.
Holistic Counseling
Holistic Counseling considers the many dimensions of life that shape our well-being. Depending on your needs, our work may include relationships, work, health, creativity, purpose, lifestyle, or the direction you want your life to take.
A central tool is inquiry: gently exploring your beliefs, patterns, experiences, and choices with curiosity rather than judgment. The goal is not to find quick answers, but to deepen self-awareness and create space for meaningful change.
Your lived experience remains at the center of the work. I serve as a reflective sounding board, helping you recognize what matters, identify what may need to change, and find approaches that fit your individual needs, values, lifestyle, and cultural background.
When appropriate, I may encourage you to consult with your primary physician regarding medical concerns or testing. By considering the interplay of body, mind, relationships, environment, and daily life, holistic counseling can support a greater sense of coherence, balance, and alignment.
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a holistic understanding of how the brain, body, relationships, and environment shape our experience of being human. It recognizes that our minds are not formed in isolation. Our early relationships, attachment experiences, and ongoing connections influence how we regulate emotions, relate to others, and understand ourselves.
A central idea in IPNB is integration: bringing different aspects of ourselves into connection and balance. Trauma and chronic stress can disrupt this integration, leaving us disconnected, overwhelmed, or less able to respond with flexibility.
Through mindful awareness, somatic attention, and supportive relationship, we can begin to recognize these patterns and create new possibilities for connection and regulation.
This process can strengthen resilience, emotional balance, empathy, and a more coherent sense of self. It offers a framework for understanding how healing happens not only within us, but also through safe and attuned relationships.
YOUR 1-1 sessionS
In our sessions, we may work with:
Understanding relational patterns and what has happened
Recognizing how stress and past experiences affect the body and nervous system
Rebuilding self-trust, boundaries, and a sense of agency
Developing practical ways to respond to difficult situations
Exploring emotions, dreams, and deeper patterns when helpful
Connecting psychological insight with everyday life
Fees & PaymenT
Zoom CONSULTATION
Free (15-minutes)
counseling SESSIONS
60 minutes: $175 USD/€150 EUR
Extended Sessions
90 minutes: $250 USD/€215 EUR
All sessions are private-pay.
What You Can ExpecT
A thoughtful, collaborative process shaped by your experience, your pace, and what matters most to you.
PErsonalized
Your needs, history, background, and pace guide the work.
Confidential
A private space to explore your experiences with care, curiosity, and openness.
Integrative
We draw on psychological, relational, and body-oriented perspectives.
PRACTICAL
Simple tools and practices to support regulation, clarity, and everyday challenges.
Questions You May Be Asking
What does a session look like?
We meet via Zoom (you lead with your thoughts, feelings, and intuition). I facilitate gently, mirroring body movements and guiding you deeper into present-moment awareness to build self-regulation.
Pacing honors your knowing: Invitations like “Does this feel okay to explore?” follow your “yes/no” signals. No pushing past hesitation.
Savor pleasant shifts: We pause to linger in moments of ease, helping your nervous system settle and integrate what feels good.
Gestures reveal wisdom: Subtle body signals offer fresh insights and guide our next steps wordlessly.
Your agency leads: Speak what feels true; no diagnosis or pressure—you choose what to share in complete privacy.
How long are sessions?
Sessions last 60 minutes. Weekly standing appointments create a dedicated space for you; we start and end on time (late arrivals end at the scheduled time to honor commitments).
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions typically take place via Zoom. No travel or traffic hassles, just you in the safety of your own space, receiving the gentle support needed for the changes you want. Individual login is sent after booking.
What is the recommended frequency of sessions?
A weekly commitment is most beneficial at first. The consistency and predictability of meeting once per week allow trust to develop and our relationship to be built on continuity over time. Since the work supports different patterns to take shape in your nervous system, regularity is essential.
What is your cancellation, rescheduling, and missed session policy?
I require at least 48 hours’ advance notice to reschedule or cancel, and I offer the same courtesy if I need to postpone. Earlier notice makes it easier to find a mutually convenient time; less than 48 hours’ notice, including missed appointments, means you are responsible for the full session fee.
Ready to explore?
ABOUT OUR WORK TOGETHER
When was the last time you felt held with care?
I work with people who have been affected by relational harm or overwhelming life events and who want a space where their experience can be held, explored, and met with care. I support individuals, couples, and groups who want to understand the deeper patterns that shape their relationships. Together, we pay attention to how your story lives in your body, your relationships, and your inner world, so that what has felt confusing, painful, or overwhelming can gradually become more understandable and workable.
My path into this work began with a need to understand my own story, why we protect ourselves the way we do, and how early relationships shape the way we trust, love, and connect as adults. Somatic and depth psychology taught me that health begins in relationship: with our bodies, our nervous systems, and the environments we live and work in. For many people, this way of working turns life experience into a doorway to a different relationship with themselves and others.
My work is grounded in extensive clinical training and continuing education. I hold a doctorate in Depth Psychology with a specialization in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices and am a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP™), holistic counselor (SIAF), and board‑certified holistic health counselor (AADP). I have also trained in Interpersonal Neurobiology, attachment and trauma resolution, Family and Systemic Constellations, and other body‑oriented approaches.
I also teach existential and transpersonal therapy in a graduate program and have researched the abuse of power in work and close relationships. Earlier in my life, I spent more than 25 years in corporate roles and earned a BA in Business Studies, so I understand the pressures of organizational life and how they affect the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self.
Ethics and the quality of the relationship are central to how I practice. Our work moves at a pace that respects your nervous system, history, and current life. My intention is to support spaces where people can come into deeper contact with themselves and with others, with more dignity, clarity, and choice.