Psychotherapy
Which path is right for me?
Sometimes we ask ourselves which kind of support would be most helpful. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for clients to navigate the wide range of psychotherapy methods and therapists available.
How can psychotherapy help? – Engaging both mind and emotion for new growth
In reality, the various psychotherapy approaches are not as different as they might seem. They all emphasize that the closer people come to their inner experience, the freer they can live. The goal is to identify the causes of your challenges and actively work through them so that you can regain a sense of control and improve your quality of life in the long term. Together, we’ll work on solutions that you can sustainably integrate into your everyday life.
Person-Centered Psychotherapy –
For Building Trust
Person-centered psychotherapy (PCE) places our experience in relationships—with others and with ourselves—at the heart of the process. Often, it is old emotional wounds or the fear of rejection that strain our interpersonal connections. This form of therapy invites you to gently explore yourself. It also involves understanding relational difficulties and building more authentic connections. As we learn to recognize our needs and express them openly, our trust in others can grow. This makes it possible to shape relationships on a more stable and appreciative foundation and to experience greater emotional security in our interactions with others.
Emotion-Focused Therapy –
For Your Emotions
Our emotions are not our enemies—they are signposts pointing to what truly matters to us. Yet at times, emotions can overwhelm us and shake our inner balance. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps us understand and regulate emotional turbulence so that we are no longer ruled by our feelings. It invites us to enter into a healing dialogue with even the most intense emotions—such as fear, anger, or sadness—instead of suppressing them. As we learn to consciously acknowledge our emotions and decode their hidden messages, we can gain emotional stability. Step by step, the inner storms begin to calm, allowing us to find more peace, clarity, and composure in how we relate to ourselves and others.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy –
For Your Thoughts
Our thinking patterns often shape how we perceive the world around us—but they are not always helpful or grounded in reality. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps to question automatic thoughts and beliefs in order to gain a more objective view of ourselves and our environment. Instead of being guided by fear or self-doubt, we learn to examine the accuracy of our perceptions and to develop more constructive perspectives. This creates a more realistic outlook that enables us to approach challenges in a solution-focused way. By consciously shaping our thought patterns, we can discover new possibilities for action and gain greater inner security.
When Can Psychotherapy Be Helpful?
You may feel overwhelmed by certain life events or emotional experiences. Here are some examples where psychotherapy can offer valuable support:
- Attachment and separation anxiety: When you find yourself repeatedly withdrawing from deepening romantic relationships—or unable to leave harmful ones.
- Overwhelm due to life events: When you feel burdened by the loss of a loved one, an illness, or another major life change.
- Unregulated emotions: When you struggle to cope with or regulate intense emotions such as fear, anger, or sadness.
- Feelings of emptiness or unfulfillment: When you no longer find joy or interest in things that once mattered to you, and life feels empty or meaningless.
- Depressive moods: When you often feel down or hopeless, have difficulty coping with daily life, and lack motivation.
- Sleep problems: When you have trouble falling or staying asleep, and your quality of life is affected.
- Excessive worry or constant tension: When persistent anxiety or tension prevents you from feeling at ease.
- Unexplained physical symptoms: When you suffer from pain or discomfort without a clear medical explanation.
- Dissatisfaction with your sex life: When difficulties or blockages interfere with your sexual expression.
- Obsessive thoughts or behaviors: When recurring thoughts or actions interfere with your daily life.
- Addictive behavior: When you feel that an addiction (e.g., to alcohol, drugs, or food) is taking control.
- Risky behavior: When you repeatedly put yourself in danger—such as while driving or shopping—even though you want to avoid it.
- Traumatic or distressing experiences: When past traumatic events continue to affect and burden your life.
If you recognize yourself in one or more of these areas, psychotherapy can be an important step toward easing your burden and gaining new perspectives. I will accompany you through this process with empathy and respect. In a safe, supportive space, we will work together to develop solutions and new approaches that can help you move forward in your life.