Boundaries with People Who Don’t Get It: Protecting Energy and Practicing Self-Care
A clear boundary can shift that. It doesn’t fix everything, but it puts the relationship on steadier ground. When I know what I can offer, and the other person knows it too, we both have a better chance of staying connected without the unspoken tension.
Grief for the Future You Imagined: Healing Lost Dreams and Expectations
Grief isn’t only about people, it’s also about futures that never came true. Honor lost expectations and open to new possibilities.
Attachment Styles and Chosen Family: Healing Through Connection
For those of us who carry deep attachment wounds, it can feel risky to lean in. But healing doesn’t mean erasing the past. It means expanding the present. Every new moment of being met, understood, or held builds a different story in our bodies.
When Identity Finding Feels Messy: Embracing Uncertainty in Transformational Journeys
A reflection on the courage it takes to sit with uncertainty while navigating queer and trans identity shifts.
The Mental Health Effects of Working from Home
Working from home affects mental health in unique ways. Learn simple strategies to stay balanced, connected, and productive.
Understanding Trauma: Why Therapy Works
Trauma doesn’t have to define your life. Learn how therapy, especially AEDP, helps turn pain into healing and resilience.
Easy Practices to Manage Anxiety Daily
Feeling anxious? Discover simple, daily practices to help you ground yourself, breathe deeply, and connect with calm.
How to Support a Friend Going Through a Hard Time
Want to help a struggling friend? Learn how to offer support with empathy and care while respecting their journey.
The Role of Mindfulness in Mental Health
Mindfulness can transform how you approach mental health. Learn simple ways to incorporate it into your daily life for deeper emotional well-being
Feeling Everything All at Once: Navigating Intense Emotions During Festival Season
Festivals can be magical, but also emotionally overwhelming, especially for queer folks. Learn how to navigate intense feelings with harm reduction, awareness, and tools from AEDP therapy.
Relationships in Times of Change
Struggling with change in your relationships? Take first steps to navigate transitions with openness, empathy, and connection.
Starting Therapy: What to Expect
Starting therapy can be intimidating, but it’s an essential step toward better mental health. Learn what to expect during your first therapy session and how the therapeutic process works to help you achieve lasting change.
Mental Health for Relocation and Immigration
Relocating to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. Learn how therapy can help you manage culture shock, identity struggles, and the stress of immigration in your new home.
How to Find the Right Therapist in Berlin
Finding the right therapist in Berlin doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn how to choose the right therapist for your needs, whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, or seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
5 Benefits of EMDR Therapy You Should Know
EMDR therapy is highly effective for trauma recovery. Learn 5 key benefits, including how it can provide quick results, reduce anxiety, and help with emotional healing.
What is AEDP, and How Can It Help You?
AEDP is a powerful therapy method for trauma recovery and emotional healing. Discover how it works, its focus on emotions, and how it accelerates healing by building a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Use Challenging Life Transitions as an Opportunity for Positive Change and Transformation
Challenging life transitions can be difficult, but they can also lead to positive change and transformation. Learn how therapy can guide you through transitions and help you find new purpose and meaning in your life.
Trans Beyond Pathologisation: A Step Toward Inclusive Healthcare
In a recent talk at Charité/BIH, I explored how depathologisation in trans healthcare is essential for creating a more inclusive and respectful system. Learn how the shift from viewing trans identities as a disorder to recognizing them as a natural part of human experience can improve access to care and mental health support for trans individuals.
Understanding Mental Health as a Queer Person in Germany
Mental health is a unique challenge for queer individuals in Germany. Learn about the struggles you may face and how therapy can help you process societal pressures, discrimination, and self-acceptance.
What Does a Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie Do?
A Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie is a licensed practitioner specialising in mental health therapy in Germany. They offer personalised care for issues like anxiety, trauma, and depression, often using evidence-based techniques. Unlike psychiatrists or psychologists, Heilpraktikers focus on holistic and accessible approaches, bridging gaps in Germany’s healthcare system.