My core psychotherapeutic model is Gestalt Therapy. Based on this foundation, I practice an integrative approach that also draws on psychoanalysis/psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-focused models depending on the client's goals, needs, personality and circumstances.
Gestalt therapy is a humanistic and person-centred approach, meaning that therapists don’t judge or put themselves above the clients, but instead respect their unique experience, and believe in their right and competence to make their own free choices. Our role as therapists is to facilitate and strengthen the client’s confidence, independence and understanding of what they need.
Gestalt therapy is based on dialogue, which means the therapist and client engage in authentic, open communication in a supportive environment. This facilitates trust and helps to see yourself from a new angle. The therapist’s empathetic and respectful feedback might help to understand the impact of your behaviour on yourself and on others.
I also specialise in the treatment of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and complex developmental traumas (childhood traumas). I employ modern trauma-focused approaches based on EMDR, somatic experiencing and polyvagal theory (the theory of regulation of the vagus nerve). This framework is particularly useful when working with clients who experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse, people with anxiety and depression, self-harm, and eating disorders.