Psycho­therapy

In the encounter with what has long remained untouched, a new approach to oneself can emerge.

Psychotherapy in Leipzig

Sometimes life throws us off balance and we start to falter – be it due to challenging relationships or life situations, stressful experiences, traumatic events, sudden changes or crises. Then it’s about finding solid ground under our feet again.

Just as physical complaints occur, mental stress can also affect our well-being. We can then feel persistently depressed, exhausted, listless, irritable or tense inside. Sleep problems, excessive anxiety, worry, self-doubt or feelings of guilt can develop. We may withdraw from others and feel disconnected from the world, ourselves and our bodies.

It is important to seek support at such times. In my practice, I offer you a reliable framework in which to look carefully at your experience and your situation – step by step, we explore ways together that can give you orientation and inner stability again.

My therapeutic approach:

Systemic therapy

Family imprints often work quietly, like fine threads – they run through generations until someone stops, looks and begins to untangle them.

Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors do not stand alone – they are embedded in a network of individual experiences, family imprints and social relationships. Systemic therapy not only focuses on individual symptoms, but also on their possible context of origin. It offers the space to reflect on recurring patterns, develop new perspectives and use existing resources more consciously.

Systemic therapy is not only concerned with what is stressful, but also with the origin and meaning of these symptoms:

  • How did certain patterns develop?
  • What functions do they fulfill – consciously or unconsciously?
  • How can new ways of dealing with challenges be found?

Psychological symptoms are often an expression of underlying dynamics. Feelings of powerlessness, anxiety or listlessness, for example, can arise from long-term stress or unresolved inner conflicts. Depressive moods can also be viewed in a systemic context – not as isolated illnesses, but as part of a larger context that can be understood and reshaped.

  • Challenges in relationships and family – conflicts, emotional distance or difficulties with closeness and boundaries
  • Stressful life events and changes – separations, losses or transitions into new phases of life
  • Self-doubt, inner conflicts or insecurities – the feeling of being stuck, not understanding yourself or not being good enough
  • depressive moods, inner emptiness or exhaustion – persistent emotional stress that disrupts inner balance

Every behavior has its meaning in a certain context – even if it is experienced as stressful today. Systemic therapy offers a space to better understand individual contexts and develop new ways of dealing with difficult situations.

Targeted questions, a change of perspective and various methodological impulses can help you to gain new perspectives, question habitual thought patterns and become more aware of your own strengths and develop them further. Biography and genogram work, constellations in individual settings or working with inner parts can also have a supportive effect. This can open up new scope for action and initiate change processes.

Holistic trauma therapy

When wounds are seen and heard, change can begin.

Traumatic experiences can become deeply rooted in the psyche and body. Like waves that can still be felt long after a storm, the consequences of trauma can persist as stress reactions in the nervous system. Trauma is not only caused by the experience, but above all by the way in which the body and soul react to it. Sometimes our system remains unconsciously trapped in a state of tension or numbness.

Stress experienced at a particularly early age – also known as developmental trauma – can continue to have an effect for years and influence the way we experience things today. However, shock trauma, which is triggered by overwhelming events such as accidents, acts of violence or natural disasters, can also become deeply rooted in the nervous system. Both forms of trauma can take root in the body and psyche and severely affect our sense of security, connectedness and self-determination.

The traces of psychological trauma do not always show themselves immediately, but often only after a certain time – for example through persistent restlessness, withdrawal, excessive demands or a feeling of inner emptiness. Many of these reactions can be understood as an expression of early survival mechanisms: Strategies that were once necessary to survive emotionally or physically often continue to have a stressful effect today.

Dealing with stressful experiences requires a protected environment and a sensitive view. The focus is not on painful memories, but on a gentle approach – at your own pace and with a focus on inner stability. Behaviors that once proved essential for survival are understood and appreciated in their original function. At the same time, space is created to explore whether they are still useful today – or whether they may make it more difficult to connect with oneself and others. The aim of therapeutic support is to become aware of these reactions, understand them better and gradually (re)discover ways of self-regulation and contact with oneself. Together we develop ways that can enable more stability, connectedness and self-determination.

Using the body as an anchor

Traumatic experiences not only leave traces in our thoughts, but also in our bodies. For this reason, body-related approaches are also incorporated into the therapy alongside discussions. They help to strengthen body awareness and gently regulate the nervous system – especially when it is stuck in a state of tension or numbness.

Encountering inner parts

Serious experiences can lead to the development of different inner parts – for example, protective, injured or over-adapted parts. These can conflict with each other and influence our thoughts, feelings and actions. By becoming aware of and approaching these inner parts, it is possible to develop more self-connection and release inner tensions.

Recognizing attachment and developmental trauma

Early bonding experiences shape our ability to allow emotional closeness and build healthy relationships. If basic needs such as security and attachment are not met in childhood, or if children experience neglect or violence in all its forms, this can leave deep scars and psychological wounds. These experiences can become permanently anchored in the nervous system and in the self-image, which can lead to dysregulation and manifest itself in difficulties with closeness and distance, interpersonal conflicts and stressful psychological and somatic symptoms.

Understanding your own history

In therapeutic work, it can be helpful to bring your own life story into a coherent form – especially when experiences have been experienced as overwhelming or fragmented. The aim is not to forget something, but to classify the experience as part of one’s own history – without it continuing to overshadow life today. In this way, a feeling of inner order, understanding and orientation can gradually develop.

Therapeutic support is provided within the framework of psychotherapy in accordance with the Heilpraktikergesetz (German Alternative Practitioners Act); it does not replace medical or psychiatric treatment.

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