BeyondTheStory

Narrative therapy is more than just a good conversation. You are the expert on your own life - and that’s exactly what I care about. In a thoughtful and respectful dialogue, we begin to transform limiting stories into rich, possibility-filled biographies. Everything that matters is given space - and you begin to feel at home within yourself.

Many people carry stories that keep them small. In narrative therapy, we take a closer look at these inner narratives:

• Where do they come from?
• Who do they actually belong to?
• And what might be possible if you were allowed to tell a different story about yourself?

I support you in developing new perspectives - at your own pace, in your own way.

Narrative therapy is resource-oriented, not pathologizing. It asks:
🧭 What truly matters to you?
🧭 What made you strong - even if no one else noticed?

In the English-speaking world, narrative therapy is already well established. In Germany, it’s slowly gaining the recognition it deserves.

NET is a specialized approach for people who have experienced trauma - such as violence, forced migration, war, or abuse.
The goal is to gradually integrate these experiences into your life story, without being overwhelmed by them.

⚠️ Together, we’ll explore whether this path is right for you.

*Of course, this applies to all heroes - of every gender and story.

The Hero’s Journey is a powerful model for personal development. It goes back to the American mythologist Joseph Campbell, who discovered a recurring pattern in myths and stories across cultures: A main character sets out, faces challenges, grows through them, and returns transformed.

In real life, many transitional phases follow this same structure - whether during career changes, personal crises, or moments of reorientation. The Hero’s Journey provides a clear framework for these phases: Where am I right now? What is challenging me? What is ready to emerge?

In coaching, I use the Hero’s Journey to create orientation and help shape ongoing change consciously and with courage.

Biographical Writing

Biographical writing is about reflecting on your life and putting it into words. It offers a structured way of approaching your personal story - with the aim of gaining deeper self-understanding, processing life transitions, and (re)discovering your red thread.

What matters here is not “great literature,” but real, honest stories - in your own words.

Creative Writing

Creative writing uses playful, associative, or poetic methods to access inner images, emotions, and ideas. It can be free, visual, experimental, or surprising - with no pressure to write in a “correct” way or follow formal rules.

The focus is not on the result, but on the process: Writing often reveals what wasn’t fully visible before.

I work with both forms because they complement each other beautifully:
Biographical writing brings depth. Creative writing brings lightness. Together, they offer clarity - and open space for new narratives.

Systemic Coaching

Systemic coaching is a resource-oriented approach that views individuals in the context of their relationships and environments. The goal is to open up new perspectives, expand the range of possible actions, and enable sustainable change - without offering ready-made solutions.

Solution-Focused Brief Counseling

Solution-focused counseling shifts the focus to goals, resources, and concrete next steps - instead of problems and root causes. It highlights existing strengths and strategies that already work and can be developed further. The method is structured, pragmatic, and forward-looking.

Intercultural Coaching Intercultural coaching supports people who live or work in culturally diverse contexts. It helps not only to understand differences, but to engage with them constructively - on a personal, professional, and societal level.

This is not about simplified cultural models or “dos and don’ts.” It’s about cultivating a nuanced, reflective approach to dealing with diversity.

So what is it about?

Intercultural coaching offers space to reflect on your own cultural background and patterns of thinking - and how they affect communication, collaboration, and decision-making. At the same time, it sharpens awareness of other perspectives, helping to prevent or resolve misunderstandings and conflict.

Typical coaching questions include:

• How can I act authentically and effectively in an international team?
• How do I deal with communication differences rooted in culture?
• How can I reorient and reposition myself after a cultural transition?

The goal is not adaptation at any cost - but the ability to act with awareness and integrity.