{"id":229,"date":"2026-06-16T16:49:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verazerwas.de\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:19:10","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/verazerwas.de\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is your psychotherapeutic work about?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I work with people who are affected by the consequences of trauma, attachment experiences, and early relational wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This often does not appear as a clear diagnosis, but as inner tension, emotional overwhelm, a sense of disconnection, shame, or recurring relational patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is not on the symptom itself, but on what lies beneath it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you work with anxiety, depression, or compulsion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people come with what is clinically described as anxiety, depressive states, or compulsion..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my work, however, the focus is not on the diagnosis, but on the experience behind it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is happening internally?<br>What once became necessary in order to cope?<br>And what may no longer be needed today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is trauma therapy in your understanding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, trauma therapy means accompanying the effects of experiences in which connection was not safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trauma is not only present in memory, but also in the body, in relational patterns, and in the way we relate to closeness, safety, and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you work with developmental and attachment trauma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A core focus of my work is developmental trauma and early attachment experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These often shape, in unconscious ways, how we feel, respond, and relate to others today \u2013 even when there is no clear external trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between psychotherapy and coaching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every form of support is psychotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people come with questions about personal development, life transitions, or a desire for greater clarity in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Psychotherapy focuses more on recurring inner patterns, emotional distress, and understanding deeper layers of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What both approaches share is an interest in what lies beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What methods do you work with?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My work is grounded in Hakomi\u00ae, a mindfulness-based, body-oriented form of psychotherapy, and Compassionate Inquiry\u00ae, developed by Dr. Gabor Mat\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both approaches combine mindful awareness, body-based exploration, and a deep interest in lived experience beyond cognitive understanding alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a first session look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first session is primarily about arriving and getting a sense of what brings you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no fixed structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take time to clarify your concerns and to sense together whether and how working together feels appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you also offer online sessions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Psychotherapy is available both in-person in my practice in Bremen and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is this form of therapy suitable for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This form of therapy may be helpful if you feel that conventional solutions are no longer sufficient, and you wish to understand more deeply what is happening within you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are willing to approach your inner experience with openness and curiosity, a meaningful therapeutic process can emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy with you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people come without a formal diagnosis, but with a clear sense of distress or a wish to better understand themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters is not classification, but whether a shared therapeutic process feels right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does therapy take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duration varies greatly depending on the person, the issue, and the process itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some themes can be clarified in a shorter period of time, while others need more time to unfold and shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are the costs covered by insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My practice operates on a self-pay basis, as statutory German health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenkassen) does not cover these specific therapeutic methods. However, partial reimbursement may be possible through private health insurance or supplementary insurance plans (Zusatzversicherung) covering psychotherapeutic services by a licensed practitioner (Heilpraktiker f\u00fcr Psychotherapie). These are individual case decisions, which I am happy to explain to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My standard fee is 100 euros for a 60-minute session. However, I am open to adjusting this fee if your financial situation requires it. Please feel free to speak to me about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is your psychotherapeutic work about? I work with people who are affected by the consequences of trauma, attachment experiences, and early relational wounds. This often does not appear as a clear diagnosis, but as inner tension, emotional overwhelm, a sense of disconnection, shame, or recurring relational patterns. 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