When insight
isn’t the problem...
...but something
still doesn’t shift
EMDR & Hypnose in München
Deutsch & Englisch
Working in English with reflective, high-functioning adults who feel internally blocked, conflicted, or exhausted by holding it all together.
You might experience:
- feeling
internally blocked despite insight
- chronic self-doubt despite external success
- perfectionism that feels exhausting rather than helpful
- difficulty holding boundaries, especially in close relationships
- inner conflict: one part pushing forward, another pulling back
- shutting down or freezing under pressure
- feeling emotionally disconnected or “not quite present”
Who I work with:
You are likely
intelligent,
self-aware
and
capable.
You’ve
reflected deeply,
read widely
and may already have experience with therapy or coaching.
And yet, certain patterns persist.
You might
struggle with a quiet sense
of not being enough,
perfectionism
that looks functional but
feels costly,
difficulty holding boundaries
or
inner conflicts
where one part of you
pushes forward while another pulls back.
What’s often frustrating is that you understand yourself well...
...but understanding alone hasn’t been enough to create real change.
Who my work is particularly suited for:
- You are looking for depth and lasting change
- You are willing to engage actively in the process
- You often give more than you receive
- You experience boundaries or personal needs as selfish
- You doubt yourself despite carrying a great deal of responsibility
- You have had challenging or formative experiences
- You are seeking inner stability, self-respect, and clarity
- You already have experience with coaching or therapeutic work
The collaboration is available in German or English.
How I work:
My work is
one-to-one,
depth-oriented
and
grounded in more than
ten years of professional experience.
I combine EMDR, Hypnosis and Internal Family Systems in a way that is precise rather than dramatic, emotionally attuned without being confrontational and structured without being rigid.
We don’t analyse endlessly and we don’t rush.
Instead, we work with the nervous system and with inner dynamics that were
shaped early
and continue to
influence how you relate,
decide
and
protect yourself today.
This approach is particularly suited to people who are tired of only talking about things but don’t want anything superficial or formulaic.
Working in English -
in Germany:
I work fluently in English and regularly support international clients and expats living in Germany.
For many people, being able to speak in English is not a preference but a necessity, especially when it comes to nuance, emotional precision and complex inner states.
English is a natural working language for me.
Sessions are not simplified or adapted...
...the work remains depth-oriented and professional.
The space where I work with my clients is based in Germany and sessions take place in a calm, private setting, with clear boundaries and a high level of personal presence.
What you can expect:
- Focused, uninterrupted one-to-one work.
- A practitioner who is reliable, present, and experienced.
- Clear structure and orientation, without vague promises or pressure.
- This is not about fixing you or becoming a better version of yourself.
- It is about reducing internal friction so that decisions, relationships and self-worth stop feeling like a constant negotiation.
3 different approaches:
I use different approaches depending on your history, your current stability, and the nature of the themes we are working with.
1) Single Incident Approach
Single Incident Approach is used when a specific event can be identified as a central trigger for the current difficulties.
Examples include:
- A
car or any kind of accident (being in an accident or
witnessing one!),
medical emergency or
invasive medical procedure after which
anxiety, hypervigilance*, hypovigilance** or
bodily tension persisted
- A
sudden loss, breakup or
shocking incident that still
triggers strong emotional or
physical
reactions
- A
single incident of assault, threat or
sudden loss
- A specific, clearly remembered situation in which someone felt overwhelmed, exposed or unprepared
- One distinct event that marked a clear before-and-after experience
In these cases, we focus on
that event and the responses connected to it
(emotional, physical and cognitive) with the aim of reducing its impact in the
present.
*Hypervigilance:
over-alert, tense, scanning, anxious, easily triggered
**Hypovigilance:
under-alert, slowed, numb, withdrawn, disconnected
2) Cluster Approach
The Cluster Approach is used when the issue is connected to several experiences that belong together, rather than one single event.
Examples include:
- Repeated experiences of criticism, rejection or
emotional pressure across different relationships or life phases
- Ongoing school or workplace stress/bullying situations where
similar dynamics occurred again and
again, leading to
chronic tension or self-doubt, perfectionism, anxiety, rumination, ...
- Multiple situations involving boundary violations in similar ways, even if the people involved wearer different and that together shaped a persistent reaction pattern
- Repeated experiences of being excluded, ignored or sidelined within peer groups, teams or social environments over time
- Ongoing situations in which personal limits were repeatedly overridden or dismissed in similar ways, across different contexts
- Multiple experiences
of being placed
under sudden pressure or
scrutiny in comparable situations,
even though the specific circumstances differed
We identify a set of related memories or situations that share a similar emotional theme or reaction pattern and work with them in a structured way.
3) Developmental Approach
Developmental Approach
is used when the themes are linked to
early relational experiences and long-standing patterns, rather than one clearly defined event.
Examples of experiences include:
- Growing up with
caregivers who were
emotionally unavailable, inconsistent or chronically overwhelmed
- Repeated exposure to criticism, shaming or devaluation by parents or primary caregivers over many years
- A childhood in which
emotional needs were regularly ignored, minimised or treated as inconvenient
- Being
required to take on adult responsibilities
early (for example emotional caretaking, mediation, or responsibility for siblings)
- Growing up in an environment
where affection, attention or approval was conditional rather than reliable
- Repeated experiences of not being protected, believed or supported by caregivers in situations of distress
- In these cases, there is often no single event to point to
The focus is on
how certain responses and
inner strategies developed over time,
for example around
self-worth, safety, closeness, responsibility, or control
and how these patterns
still affect the present.
This work is paced carefully and includes stabilisation and resourcing where needed.
Some of these patterns may have contributed to automatic responses such as
freezing, fawning, appeasing or excessive adaptation...
...without being caused by a single event.
If this description resonates, you’re welcome to use
the English contact form via this button
or use the German contact form at the end of this page and write in English.
Appointments & Fees:
My work is offered on a self-pay basis.
I do
not work
with statutory health insurance providers.
Reimbursement through private health insurance or government aid schemes is not possible.
The number of sessions is determined individually, depending on your topic and situation.
Transparency is important to me, so that you can decide clearly whether working together feels right for you.
Payment is made directly after each session, either in cash or by debit card via my card terminal.
You will receive an invoice or receipt immediately. If you prefer, this can also be sent to you electronically to reduce paper use.
All further appointments can be booked either directly with me or conveniently online via my booking system.
(Access to the booking system is activated after the initial conversation.)
1:1 Sessions
Initial conversation – complimentary
(approx. 20–30 minutes)
First session / assessment – EUR 225
(approx. 90–120 minutes)
Individual session – EUR 165 per session
(approx. 90 minutes)
Intensive Day*
Intensive Day* – EUR 885
(1 x First session / assessment
approx. 90 - 120 minutes
1 x Intensive Day in 1:1 Setting
approx.330 minutes incl. breaks
1 x follow-up session
approx. 90 minutes)
*Available by prior arrangement only.
Between-Session Support:
If needed,
I offer
brief supportive contact between sessions
(for example via WhatsApp text messages or written messages).
In addition, I reserve 1–2 short-notice 1:1 emergency appointments per week.
You will also find helpful tips and information in my WhatsApp status updates.
Genogram Work (Optional):
If desired, I integrate genogram work
(= systemic work with family and relationship patterns across generations).
This can be particularly useful for recurring themes or when issues feel difficult to define or “hard to grasp.”
Integration is arranged individually and billed separately
(depending on scope, starting at approx. EUR 585).
Client Reflections / Client Voices:
“I had already done a lot of therapy and understood myself very well.
What was different here was that things actually started to shift, without pressure, without drama."
“Working in English made a bigger difference than I expected.
I could express things more precisely and didn’t have to translate myself emotionally."
