What is Talk therapy?

Client-centered talk therapy aims to uncover the problematic thought patterns that lead to dysfunctional behaviour.  The goals of this practice include raising self-awareness, encouraging flexibility and self-direction to implement the desired change, improving self-esteem and minimizing negative feelings.

An initial consultation is arranged to discuss your presenting issues and assess your needs.  A course of action can then be proposed. Counselling involves working on a specific issue for a limited amount of time. This could be a problematic relationship or a life-changing event you're having difficulty dealing with. Examples of life-changing events include relocation, losing your job,  experiencing a serious illness or injury, disability or loss of a loved one, retiring from work, or divorce. Therapy tends to be more long-term and focuses on you as an individual. It involves looking at how you see yourself and the world, your thoughts and your behaviour patterns.  

Note:  The initial consultation does not replace a medical doctor's mental health evaluation but is an advisory platform to discuss your options. 

The term 'Heilpraktiker' ("healing practitioner") is a naturopathic state-approved and state-regulated profession in German-speaking countries.  It is recognized as an alternative and complementary healthcare profession by German law and certification is granted from the governmental Health office. 

I offer my services privately and they are not covered by public health insurance. Supplementary health insurance in Germany often covers the services of a 'Heilpraktiker'. Please check your policy. 

If you have any further questions please use the contact page to send a message or call me on +49 1525 9151854.  Confidentiality is guaranteed.