What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is an encounter between people and a protected space for communication, through which a healing relationship can develop. This forms the basis for opportunities for change and new perspectives on yourself, your thoughts, feelings and your experiences. Here you can talk about what concerns you without having to fear being judged or even condemned. You alone decide what is important - be it stress with your family or friends, fears, sadness, anger or simply the feeling of not being able to move forward.

How does it work?

This may sound strange at first, but it's very relaxed: you tell me what's on your mind and I listen to you and ask questions with interest. You can decide what you want to reveal about yourself. I will always try to respect your boundaries.

Together we will look at how you can better deal with the things that are bothering you. There are no "right" or "wrong" topics. Everything you feel is right and important. Sometimes we use conversations, sometimes creative methods such as writing, drawing or other exercises - depending on what you feel comfortable with.

Why might this be something for you?

Do you often feel sad, anxious or angry and sometimes don't know exactly why? Do you have stress with friends, your family or at school that is weighing you down? Do you feel misunderstood or like you can't be yourself? Do you want to find out who you are and what is really important to you? Maybe you have experienced something bad and can't stop thinking about it? Or do you have great difficulty concentrating and are constantly distracted?

All of these and more can be reasons to start psychotherapy and embark on an exciting - although perhaps not always easy - process.

What is the point?

Psychotherapy helps you to better understand what is going on inside you. You learn how to deal with difficult situations or feelings and regain more control over your life. It's about you feeling better and seeing more clearly what you want and need. I can support you in building more self-esteem and self-confidence and learning to set boundaries and feel more independent. You can also strengthen your emotional and social skills so that you have positive experiences with your social environment. An important goal of psychotherapy is to perceive your own needs in a healthy way and to learn to satisfy them.

Does that sound interesting?

It's brave to get support - and it's worth it. If you're curious, please get in touch. If you're 15 years old or older, you can write to me without your parents knowing. You can contact me at any time using the contact form.