WHY TRAUMAINFORMED?
Throughout my academic and professional journey as a psychologist, I’ve repeatedly witnessed how much power our past experiences can exert over our present. Because their consequences are often either underestimated or not brought into connection with current challenges, they are silently inhibiting personal growth in various areas of life.
In my traumainformed online-practice, I support you in better understanding and addressing your difficulties through the lens of your personal history. I work with a scientifically sound, resource-oriented, and body-centered approach, drawing on insights from Polyvagal Theory, Inner Parts Work and EMDR. This integrative framework allows for changes that are not only effective, but sustainable.
Please note: This service does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or psychotherapeutic treatment nor does is replace such care.
YOUR GOALS MIGHT BE
Achieving emotional stability (e.g. in case of panic attacks/impulsivity/fear of loss, ect.)
Boosting feelings of high self-worth, self-trust and self-confidence
Finding solutions for ongoing relationship difficulties or interpersonal conflicts
Letting go of someone (e.g. in case of limerence or heartbreak)
Regaining agency and control over your life (instead of feeling emotionally paralyzed)
Reducing your self-sabotage (e.g. in case of unconscious blockages such as procrastination)
Setting healthy boundaries
Overcoming crises (e.g. in case of a breakup or job loss)
Many people still assume that the effectiveness of psychological support depends on its mode of delivery. However, studies have long painted a different picture: online sessions, with or without EMDR, are at least as effective [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] - and in some cases even more effective [9] - than face-to-face sessions. So if you opt for the online format, you don't have to compromise on quality!
In addition, you’ll benefit from several advantages:
Cost and time savings : No commutes, no expenses for fuel or public transport, no stress due to traffic jams or delayed trains.
Flexibility: Appointments can be easily integrated into your daily routine, for example during a lunch break.
Location independence: Whether you're at home, on vacation, or on a business trip—you can receive support from anywhere.
Discretion and privacy: Oftentimes it feels more comfortable to talk about difficult topics in a familiar environment. Online sessions offer more anonymity and a greater sense of security.
[1] Alavi, N., Moghimi, E., Stephenson, C., Gutierrez, G., Jagayat, J., Kumar, A., Shao, Y., Miller, S., Yee, C. S., Stefatos, A., Gholamzadehmir, M., Abbaspour, Z., Shirazi, A., Gizzarelli, T., Khan, F., Patel, C., Patel, A., Yang, M., & Omrani, M. (2023). Comparison of online and in-person cognitive behavioral therapy in individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder: A non-randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, 1113956. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1113956
[2] Eichenberg, C., & Küsel, C. (2016). Zur Wirksamkeit von Online Beratung und Online Psychotherapie. Resonanzen – E-Journal für biopsychosoziale Dialoge in Psychotherapie, Supervision und Beratung, 4(2), 93–107. https://www.resonanzen-journal.org/index.php/resonanzen/article/view/391
[3] Giovanetti, A. K., Punt, S. E. W., Nelson, E. L., & Ilardi, S. S. (2022). Teletherapy versus in-person psychotherapy for depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Telemedicine and e-Health, 28(8), 1077–1089. https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2021.0294
[4] Greenwood, H., Krzyzaniak, N., Peiris, R., Cardona, M., Clark, J., Scott, A. M., & Glasziou, P. (2022). Telehealth versus face-to-face psychotherapy for less common mental health conditions: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. JMIR Mental Health, 9(3), e31780. https://doi.org/10.2196/31780
[5] Kaptan, S. K., Kaya, Z. M., & Akan, A. (2024). Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: A systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, 1336569. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1336569
[6] Krzyzaniak, N., Greenwood, H., Scott, A. M., Peiris, R., Cardona, M., Clark, J., & Glasziou, P. (2024). The effectiveness of telehealth versus face-to-face interventions for anxiety disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 30(2), 250–261. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X211053738
[7] Mischler, C., Hofmann, A., Behnke, A., Matits, L., Lehnung, M., Varadarajan, S., Rojas, R., Kolassa, I. T., & Tumani, V. (2021). Therapists’ experiences with the effectiveness and feasibility of videoconference-based eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 748712. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.748712
[8] Rosser, B. A., Agostinis, A., & Bond, J. (2023). Online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for chronic pain: A pilot controlled trial. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 17, 186–199. https://doi.org/10.1891/EMDR-2023-0009
[9] Wagner, B., Horn, A. B., & Maercker, A. (2014). Internet-based versus face-to-face cognitive-behavioral intervention for depression: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. Journal of Affective Disorders, 152–154, 113–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2013.06.032
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are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.«
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