I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who comes from Graz in Austria, where I went to school and qualified as a teacher for German, Arts, and intercultural studies/German as a foreign language.  

After working as a teacher in school and adult education I undertook some further training in information technology and worked as a youth advisor. 

In 2003, I relocated to England, where I initially worked as a German language assistant in two schools in the borough of Richmond. After my daughter was born in 2005, I qualified as a childminder, which allowed me to stay at home with my daugher while still earning an income. I also worked as a private tutor and as a teacher in the German Saturday School in Ham.

Through this work, I became aware that working with people one-to-one, rather than teaching larger groups, gave me greater enjoyment. My interest in psychological processes, family dynamics, child development, and in exploring what informs people’s choices in life led me to begin my journey towards becoming a psychotherapist.

My psychoanalytic psychotherapy training began in 2010 with a one-year foundation course at LCP (now BPF), followed by several years of training with the Guild of Psychotherapists and IPSS, where I gained my accreditation. In 2018, I registered with the UKCP, of which I am now a full direct member.

A vital component of my training as a psychotherapist has been undergoing my own psychotherapeutic process. Experiencing therapy firsthand has given me a deeper understanding of both the benefits and challenges of the therapeutic alliance, as well as the importance of psychological work outside the sessions through reflection on one’s own actions, thoughts, and feelings.

With nearly fifteen years of experience, I have engaged with clients from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. My therapeutic approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic theory.

I offer psychotherapy in both English and German language and particularly enjoy working with individuals who have faced the unique challenges of migration—whether as first or second-generation migrants, or those who have experienced othering.

I hold an enhanced DBS check.

I regularly participate in CPD training courses and receive supervision from experienced colleagues in the field.

In recent years, I have completed a range of courses on psychosexual topics, including affirmative training on kink, to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of the LGBTQIA community. I am also listed on the Pink Therapy website.

Additionally, I have expanded my knowledge through training in neurodiversity, autism, and ADHD.