Counseling + Coaching
I accompany you during change processes and in your desire for personal growth. With compassion, mindfulness and creativity.
Are you at a turning point in your life? Or are you yearning for change? Are there areas in your life that need more clarity or a different perspective?
I offer to accompany you through such processes - regardless of whether the issues are from the professional or private sphere. I tailor the format of the consultation/ coaching to your needs. During the session, I meet you at eye level and see you as the expert for your own situation.
I would describe myself as a kind of "midwife" who provides resource-oriented and compassionate support in developing new perspectives, gaining clarity and reinterpreting behaviors or perspectives that don’t serve you anymore.
"Life is not what it's supposed to be.
It's what it is.
The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."
Virginia Satir
people come to me in varying situations:
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Desire for change in work and/or private life,
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Dealing with life crises/loss,
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Changing behaviors,
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Clarifying conflicting relationships,
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Finding a vision,
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Recognizing and communicatingown needs and boundaries,
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learning to deal with emotional states,
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living authentically,
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taking decisions
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and much more!
Still not sure whether systemic counseling/coaching is right for you and your needs? Let's talk about it!
what characterizes me as a coach/counselor?
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I am attuned to every person and their needs.
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I provide two attentive ears, a compassionate heart and a sense of humor.
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I support you on your very own path of searching for new perspectives, changes, solutions, relief and energy.
“When I look at the world I’m pessimistic,but when I look at people I am optimistic.”
Carl Rogers
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I consider structural inequalities and intersectional forms of discrimination. I do not assume that all people have the same preconditions for a healthy and happy life. I am in the process of unlearning racist socialization since 2010 and strive to take anti-racist and power-critical stances.
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At the same time, my work is guided by the question of how my clients can expand and strengthen their individual scope for action and resources.
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I can incorporate methods and approaches from yoga and meditation at any time upon (expressed) request.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, they will forget what you did,
but they will never forget how you made them feel. ”
Maya Angelou
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I explicitly distance myself from dubious coaching offers that postulate, for example, "that everything can be changed with a shift in mindset", that promise a quick fix or try to retain clients beyond specific assignments.
what people say about me as a coach/counselor
what is "systemic counseling"?
Systemic counseling refers to the principles of systems theory, systemic family therapy and counseling studies. It is important to note that it does not explain people's behavior in isolation from their individual characteristics only, but from their relationships and interactions with each other and their environment.
Systemic counseling aims to expand the opportunities of perception and action. It focuses on people's strengths, abilities and progress, focuses on their goals and develops solution strategies. Its aim is to support people in recognizing, understanding and actively changing unhelpful patterns of interpretation, communication and/or behaviour. It supports their autonomy and self-efficacy.
The possible "interventions" are also systemic: if one part of the system starts to move, the entire system often has to adapt and find new ways and equilibria.
Interested in trying this out? Then make an appointment with me!
how does systemic counseling/coaching usually work?
After a short initial call in which we clarify the setting and your most important questions, we meet for a first session - either online via Zoom or in the room available to me in Sternschanze.
In this first session, we typically work out your need and the mandate, i.e. what and how exactly we would like to work together, i.e. topic, need/desire for change/goal, method and estimated length of the mandate.
And if everything is fitting for you, then we get started! In the sessions, which typically last 1 to 2 hours, we work with various methods of different approaches - always in consultation with you and your wishes and boundaries. Sometimes a process consists of 1-2 sessions, sometimes I regularly work with people over a longer period of time - depending on your needs and the issue at hand. You only stay as long as it is helpful and necessary for you. We usually end our work together with a final session in which we summarize and consolidate what you have worked on.
Do you have any further questions? Get in touch with me!
what else is good to know?
Languages: I work in German or English.
Locations: Meetings take place either virtually via video call (Zoom) or in rented rooms from a cooperation partner in Sternschanze, Hamburg. Telephone sessions are also possible.
Fee: I want everyone to be able to afford systemic counseling. That's why I offer a "sliding scale" - a model in which everyone can locate themselves according to their income and assets. Here, I cordially invite you to act in solidarity, because for economic sustainability I need clients who pay “more” in order to be able to accept those who pay “less”.
The price is EUR 55.00 – EUR 115.00 per hour plus 19% VAT.
A minimum of 60 minutes is billed per session; after the first 60 minutes for every started 15 minutes. You will receive a monthly invoice with VAT stated.
You can find more information, including cancellation regulations, in my terms and conditions.
Arrange a free and non-binding call now.