Psychological counseling
Psychological counseling
My psychological counseling supports you in dealing with personal challenges, stress, and crises. We work through your conflicts or desires for change, and together we search for suitable solutions and a path to achieving them.
Possible topics:
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Changes in behavior
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Reflection and analysis of reaction patterns
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Separations or losses
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Conflicts and more challenging situations
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Lifestyle changes
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Ambivalences in decision-making situations
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Relocation - moving to a new, unknown environment
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Impending burnout, bullying, or conflicts with colleagues
This list contains only examples of possible topics.
You bring your own topic.
During the initial 50-minute consultation, we can get a first impression of each other. This serves to get to know one another. It also helps to gain a clearer understanding of the consultation topic or goal.
The first meeting also includes an initial psychological consultation. Afterwards, you can decide if you would like to continue working with me.
I work in my office or online.
A slightly different conversation
Psychological counseling while walking: Walk & Talk in nature
"Walk & Talk" or "walking talks" is a form of psychological counseling that combines the traditional form of psychological conversation with the positive effects of exercise and contact with nature.
Numerous scientific studies confirm the benefits of this form of counseling: walks in nature have been proven to reduce stress, lessen anxiety, and improve mood. They increase alertness, lower adrenaline levels, and enhance concentration.
Walking in a natural environment provides an open, less confrontational setting for reflection and personal growth. Gentle physical activity interrupts rumination, facilitates a change of perspective, and promotes mental distance from distressing thought patterns.
You determine the distance, pace, and breaks. There are many beautiful routes around my office, or I can come to you.
Coaching
Psychological counseling or coaching—
what is the difference?
Although psychological counseling and coaching both aim to support people through change and decision-making processes, they differ in their assumptions, methods, and limitations.
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Counseling focuses on personal stress, conflicts, and crises. The counseling process involves understanding your current situation, classifying your emotional reactions, identifying stress factors, and developing coping strategies. This reflective, resource-oriented process promotes self-awareness and problem-solving skills. I provide professional guidance and promote your problem-solving skills, enabling you to make informed decisions.
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Coaching (from the verb "to coach," meaning "to teach" or "to train") is more instructional and action-oriented. If you come to me with a specific concern, such as new career goals, leadership development, or performance improvement, I will provide a supportive setting with clear steps, including analysis of your current situation, development of practical strategies for achieving your goals, specific exercises, and an implementation plan. I present specific approaches and tools, provide feedback, and accompany you as you practice new skills. Horse-assisted coaching is also available, which allows you to experience direct, unfiltered feedback.
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Both forms of consulting can be combined and complement each other. I would be happy to evaluate which approach is best for you in the initial consultation.
Who hasn't found things easier once they've actually tried them? It's not because things are difficult that we don't dare to do them, but because we don't dare to do them that they are difficult. (Seneca, Letters to Lucilius, 1 - 65)