We all reach for something that brings temporary relief, our phone, a glass of wine, sugar, substances, or other strategies that quiet our pain for a moment. Often, we only realize later that this has become a pattern – one that speaks less about willpower and more about what hurts within us.
I offer addiction and consumption-focused counseling grounded in professional expertise and lived experience. This work is not about blame, but about understanding and self-regulation. You are met in a safe, shame-free space where everything can be spoken, even what you may have kept hidden until now.
Psychosocial counseling takes into account the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of your life. It supports you in recognizing behavioral patterns, understanding inner conflicts, and developing new ways of relating to yourself, without judgment or pressure to diagnose.
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You may be wondering:
Behind every form of consumption, whether substances, screens, work, food, or relationships, there is a need: an attempt to compensate, to regulate, or to avoid feeling something.
“Addiction cannot be understood without asking what kind of relief someone is looking for in a substance or behavior.”
– Dr. Gabor Maté
In counseling, we gently explore the points of pain behind your patterns, whether they arose from stress, overwhelm, loneliness, or past wounds. As understanding grows, the dynamic begins to shift:
Not fighting against yourself, but self-compassion opens the path to genuine change.
Impulsivity is not a flaw, it is often a sign of an overburdened nervous system. When the body is in a constant state of alarm, it seeks relief through stimulation, consumption, or activity.
In psychosocial counseling, you learn to pause and notice emotions early, before they spill over into action. Gentle methods such as breathwork, mindful self-awareness, and body awareness support you in regulating inner pressure. Step by step, you build the capacity to respond consciously rather than react automatically.
Shame is one of the central factors underlying addictive and compensatory behavior patterns. It reinforces the inner experience of being “wrong” or “too much” and often prevents people from seeking support. The behavior itself is frequently a protective mechanism, a strategy for coping with stress, inner pressure, or old wounds.
In psychosocial counseling, a safe framework emerges in which shame, ambivalence, and loss of control can be spoken about. I meet you with professional expertise and lived experience within similar dynamics. Change does not arise through self-control, but through understanding, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation.
Maybe you don’t yet know exactly what you’re looking for, and maybe you only sense that things can’t continue the way they have been. That is enough.
Within a protected and confidential space, we gently look together at what is present, without pressure, without judgment. Every breath, every conversation is a step back toward yourself.
Whether you are seeking orientation or ready to dive deeply into change, my offerings create space for growth. You can choose individual sessions, curated packages, or long-term support — trauma-informed, mindful, and tailored to you, available online or in Berlin.