Methods
My understanding of the human psyche is heavily informed by the Internal Family Systems model which encourages us to relate internally to our different parts.
My tool box also includes elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR and, when appropriate, hypnotherapy.
My repertoire is continually expanding as I do trainings, read widely and connect with my supportive networks of colleagues in Europe and beyond.
You and not the methods are at the centre of the therapy. I am happy to use a variety of methodologies that are likely to support you to achieve more internal freedom and peace.
The best way to get to know me and my way of thinking is through learning about me, reading my articles and getting a feel for my areas of interest and inspiration.
A brief professional history
In 2002 I began my studies in psychology in Munich, Germany and became “Diplom-Psychologe” in spring 2008.
Immediately after this, I began training to become a State-Approved Psychological Psychotherapist, fully qualifying in autumn 2012.
This trained me thoroughly in a wide-range of clinical diagnoses in psychiatric and psychosomatic clinics as well as out-patient therapy and allowed me to have an entry in the medical register (Arztregistereintrag).
This qualifies me to offer psychotherapy funded by all private health insurance companies in Germany as well as some international health insurance companies.
I set up my own independent practice in the centre of Munich in 2012. See below for more details from my professional biography.
Location and fees
I am available for live sessions in my practice in Sonnenstraße 16, Munich several days a week as well as remotely via zoom.
I prefer to offer sessions of 75 minutes in length to allow enough space for deeper work.
The standard costs for this in 2025 is €234,61.
My support can be funded through German and international private health insurance companies or be self-funded.
Unfortunately I am unable to take public health insurance so if you require funding through a public health insurance company such as AOK or TK, click here for some tips.
Get in touch
Now that you know me a bit better, I invite you to introduce yourself.
Even if just want to ask me a question, feel free to get in touch. I am happy to help.
My professional background – some highlights
| 1976 | Born in Dundee, Scotland. |
| 1994-1999 | First class degree in Philosophy and French from Oxford University. |
| 1999 – 2008 | Advisor on Language and Culture for various organizations incl. City University, London and the German Patent and Trademark Office, Munich. |
| 2002 – 2008 | Psychology degree at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich. |
| 2005 – 2013 | Lecturer for GMAT-preparation for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT), Berlin, the Handelshochschule, Leipzig (HHL), GISMA Business School, Hannover, as well as e-fellows.net, München. |
| 2008 | Psychiatric Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich – Postgraduate Position as Psychotherapist. |
| 2008-2010 | Tagklinik Westend, München – Co-head of the Group for Burnout and Depression, later co-head of the Anxiety disorders group. |
| 2008-2012 | Psychotherapy Training at the VFKV, Munich to become a State Approved Psychological Psychotherapist with entry into the medical register (Arztregistereintrag). |
| 2010-2012 | Psychotherapist in Dipl.-Psych. Michael Schulze’s practice under his supervision. |
| 2012 | Establishment of own private psychotherapy practice. |
| 2015-2020 | Hypnotherapy Training with the Milton Erickson Gesellschaft for Clinical Hypnosis in Munich and Berlin. |
| 2016 | EMDR Training |
| 2019 onwards | Increasing Specialisation in Therapies for the LGBTQIA+ Community. |
| 2020 | Contributor towards podcast “Different Kind of Gay”, episodes on Beauty (Ep.7) and Unpacking: Rejection and Daddy (Ep.8). |
| 2022 | Self-Led Sexuality Training with Patty Rich |
| 2023 | Internal Family Systems Therapy – Stepping Stone 16 week comprehensive course which has qualified me to offer IFS-Informed Therapy. |
| 2024 | Internal Family Systems Therapy – Advanced Weekend. |