Psychological Counselling and Organisational Development for Businesses

Healthy Employees. Strong Teams. Sustainable Collaboration.

Team conflicts, organisational change and increasing psychological demands are part of everyday working life. When recognised early and addressed professionally, these challenges can become opportunities for personal growth, healthier collaboration and a more resilient organisational culture.

Typical Challenges

• Highly skilled employees repeatedly become involved in interpersonal conflicts.
• Tensions within teams affect collaboration and performance.
• Individuals or teams need alternative ways of responding to challenging situations.
• Leaders are faced with difficult conversations.
• Employee motivation and performance decline.
• High workloads increase the risk of stress, exhaustion and burnout.
• Organisational change requires employees and leaders to adapt to new structures and ways of working (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning).

In many cases, these challenges are rooted in communication patterns, unclear roles, individual stressors or deeper underlying beliefs, formative experiences and internalised patterns that continue to influence behaviour.

My Services

I work with organisations through psychological counselling, supervision and coaching, offering practical, solution-focused support combined with a deep understanding of the psychological and interpersonal dynamics that shape individuals, teams and organisations.

Services are available on-site or online and tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. All services are offered in both English and German.

1. Individual Counselling for Employees

Confidential psychological support as part of workplace wellbeing initiatives

Not every challenge requires psychotherapy. Often, a confidential space to reflect, gain perspective and develop practical strategies is enough to restore clarity and resilience.

Through individual counselling, I support employees facing professional or personal challenges before difficulties become chronic.

Typical Topics

• Stress, overload and exhaustion
• Workplace or personal conflicts
• Organisational or life transitions
• Self-doubt and decision-making
• Emotional distress
• Building resilience and emotional self-regulation

Benefits for Your Organisation

• Early support before problems lead to absence
• Improved employee wellbeing and mental health
• Reduced pressure on managers
• Increased employee engagement, satisfaction and retention

2. Supervision and Coaching for Teams and Leaders

Reflective spaces for effective collaboration and leadership

Strong teams are built on open communication, constructive conflict resolution and mutual understanding.

Supervision and coaching provide a structured environment in which teams and leaders can reflect on challenges, gain new perspectives and develop sustainable solutions.

Typical Topics

• Team dynamics and role clarity
• Conflict resolution
• Improving communication
• Reflecting on behaviour, thoughts and emotions
• Supporting leaders in complex situations
• Facilitating organisational change and development

Benefits for Your Organisation

• Greater clarity around roles and responsibilities
• Sustainable conflict resolution
• Stronger leadership capability
• Improved collaboration and team effectiveness

3. Workshops and Learning Sessions

Knowledge alone rarely changes behaviour. My workshops combine psychological insight with practical reflection and immediately applicable strategies for everyday working life.

Possible Topics

• Mental health in the workplace
• Understanding and managing stress
• Building resilience
• Healthy communication
• Constructive conflict management
• Emotional self-regulation
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Leading through challenging times
• Successfully navigating organisational change

My Approach

My work is resource-oriented and solution-focused, combining evidence-based psychological methods with an in-depth understanding of the patterns that influence behaviour, relationships and decision-making.

My aim is not only to reduce immediate pressure but to create lasting change. Clients gain greater self-awareness, develop new ways of responding to challenges and strengthen their ability to work effectively and sustainably, even in demanding situations.

This benefits not only individuals, but also teams and the organisation as a whole.

Formats

• Individual employee counselling
• Executive coaching
• Team supervision
• Workshops
• Keynote talks and seminars
• Support for organisational change initiatives

Services are available both on-site and online in German and English and are tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.

Professional Background

My work combines scientific training, leadership experience and psychological expertise.

Qualifications

• Accredited Advanced Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory and Therapeutic Practice, Exeter College, UK
• PhD in Biosciences, Goethe University Frankfurt
• Advance HE Aurora Leadership Programme (Women in Leadership)
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• APMG Change Management Foundation

Professional Experience

I have held leadership and management roles in research and higher education, including at the University of Exeter, the Hessian Ministry of Science and the Arts and Goethe University Frankfurt. Throughout my career I have worked with interdisciplinary, high-performing teams across academia and industry.

What This Means for Your Organisation

Having worked within complex organisations myself, particularly in higher education and research, I understand the realities of leadership, collaboration and organisational change from first-hand experience.

This enables me to work not only with interpersonal dynamics, but also with organisational structures, roles and the broader context in which people work.

About Me

Following my PhD, I spent many years working in higher education and research management. Until returning to Germany in 2023 to establish my counselling practice, I worked at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom.

There, I was responsible for operational leadership, researcher development and building strategic partnerships between academia and industry within the Centre for Metamaterials Research and Innovation.

I also co-founded and managed the UK Metamaterials Network, which has grown into a national community of more than 1,000 members from academia and industry.

In addition, I founded the UK PRISM Network, a national leadership community for research managers, created to raise awareness of career development, job security and professional recognition within research management. Today, the network connects more than 1,100 members across over 100 organisations throughout the United Kingdom.

During my years at the University of Exeter I led teams, managed complex projects and experienced the realities of demanding professional environments first hand.

Alongside these leadership roles, I completed a two-year accredited training programme in counselling at Exeter College. This marked the beginning of my career transition and allowed me to focus on what matters most to me: supporting people in understanding the root causes of their challenges and developing meaningful, lasting solutions.

Today, I combine my background in science, leadership and organisational management with my work as a professional counsellor, supporting individuals, leaders and organisations in navigating interpersonal, structural and psychological challenges in the workplace.

Interested in Working Together?

I would be pleased to discuss how I can support your organisation. We begin with a complimentary introductory meeting to explore your needs and identify the most suitable approach for your employees, leaders or teams.

Getting Started

• Complimentary initial consultation
• Joint development of a tailored support plan
• Flexible delivery through individual counselling, team supervision or executive coaching

Fees: from €180 per hour or €1,200 per day, depending on the format and scope of the engagement.

Contact

I would be happy to discuss which approach best fits your organisation. I look forward to hearing from you and arranging a complimentary introductory conversation.

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