Parent-child counseling
My offer is for all parents who would like support with questions and concerns about parenting, educational issues, behavioral problems, or special needs of their child.
The consultation is easily accessible and uncomplicated, without long waiting times.
I am convinced that early, direct and uncomplicated advice brings calm and relaxation to a family system and, as a complementary or guiding element, constitutes an important part of the treatment of various psychological symptoms.
By recognizing one's own resources and integrating practical strategies into everyday life, a loving environment can be created in which little people have the best conditions to grow, learn and develop a positive image of themselves and the world.
The main focus of my work is:
Integrative parent-child counseling and therapy
In my counseling, I integrate various approaches to parental counseling (STEP, Circle of Security, etc.).
The focus here is on clarifying the relationship between parents and their child. It is important to me to primarily consider you as a family system and not as a small person with symptoms.
Video-assisted interaction therapy
To make interaction patterns visible, I use video-based counseling, in which we can jointly reflect on and change your family dynamics.
Attachment-based counseling and therapy
I place a special focus on attachment-based work to promote emotional bonding and support the development of children.
I can provide support with the following topics:
Identifying individual family resources and strengths to cope with stress and promote resilience in parents and children
Establishing a better bond and relationship
Promoting understanding and empathy so that everyone in the family system can feel comfortable.
Raising awareness of biographical elements and transgenerational patterns
Processing traumatic experiences and providing support in challenging situations in everyday parenting and family life, including before and during pregnancy
Special occasions might include, for example:
Regulating emotions
There are problems with emotional regulation; for example, the child is often angry or shows signs of anxiety. This also includes excessive crying in babies.
Separation anxiety
The drop-off situation at kindergarten or school is often difficult because your child suffers from separation anxiety.
Lack of desire to play
The child is not playing in an age-appropriate or unusual way.
Sleep problems
The child is having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or doesn't want to sleep alone.
Developmental abnormalities
The child does not speak appropriately for their age, cannot handle objects, or has difficulties with movement, for example falling down often or avoiding physical activities.
Eating and feeding disorders
The child eats too little, too much, is picky or "stuffs", cannot sit still while eating or vomits.
ADHD or school/learning/concentration problems
There are problems with concentration; perhaps the child has already been diagnosed with ADHD, or someone has expressed a suspicion.
autism
Better understanding of special needs and support in modifying family life for families with children on the autism spectrum.
Being a parent with one's own psychological burden
Overwhelmed by being a mother or father due to one's own symptoms or biographical mechanisms.
Proceed
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Preliminary discussion
In our first conversation, we can get to know each other and work together to find the causes.
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Recommendation
After the initial consultation, you will receive a summary via email. In this summary, I will provide you with a personalized recommendation on how we can most effectively help you and your child.
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Interaction analysis
If needed and if you wish, a video-based interaction observation will be conducted. You may record a situation (e.g., eating, playing, bedtime) on video and then discuss it with me afterwards.
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Advice
Following this, we begin with consultation sessions for self-reflection, practical problem-solving, and support in integrating the process into everyday life.
The number of sessions varies depending on the topic. Usually, 8-10 sessions are recommended.
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Final discussion
At the end of the sessions, there will be a final discussion in which we reflect together on what exactly has been good for you and your child and how you can strengthen your family in the long term.
To schedule an appointment or if you have any further questions, please send me an email with the following information:
Age of the child
Things that worry them and that they would like to work on together with me.
You do not need a referral, recommendation, or diagnosis.
I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story!