Just as Effective Online as in Person
Many people hesitate before their first online session because they think it will feel less intense than meeting in person. My experience from over 25 years says clearly otherwise: by video, sessions are often even more focused. The camera concentrates your attention, you're in your own familiar surroundings, and you save the commute, parking, and travel costs.
Phone coaching is also possible if you don't want video. Many topics work surprisingly well over the phone, with the same depth and full discretion.
Which Topics Work Especially Well Online
In online coaching, I work with you on the same topics as in the practice. Especially uncomplicated online are:
- Fear and Panic, including panic attacks and chronic tension
- Burnout Treatment and Burnout Prevention
- Fear at Work, from Exam Anxiety to Presentation Anxiety
- Fear in Love, such as Fear of Loss or Fear of Commitment
- Fear of Flying, Social Phobia, and other specific phobias
When I Recommend In-Person Sessions
Online isn't right for every situation or for everyone. I'll recommend sessions in my practice when:
- you're in an acute crisis and need tangible personal closeness
- your home isn't a quiet or private space (family members around, thin walls, no room of your own)
- we're working with body-oriented methods
In the initial conversation, we'll figure out together which format works best for you right now. Both are possible, including a mix of in-person and online.
Frequently Asked Questions about Online Coaching
What do I need technically for online coaching?
A laptop, tablet, or smartphone with a camera, a stable internet connection, and a quiet place where you can speak undisturbed. We mostly work via Zoom. You'll get the link by email, no installation required.
Do hypnosis and body-oriented methods work online too?
Yes. Hypnosis works very well online because you settle more easily in your own familiar surroundings than in an unfamiliar practice. For WingWave and other body-near methods, I adapt the approach so that it is just as effective by video.
Is online coaching less personal than in person?
This is the most common concern, and usually it dissolves after the first session. The camera focuses attention so strongly that many clients say they felt even more open online than they would have dared in person.
What about discretion and data protection?
I use a GDPR-compliant Zoom setup with end-to-end encryption. Nothing is recorded. You don't need your own account, the link opens the session directly in your browser.
Can I also book from outside Germany?
Yes. Online coaching is available worldwide. We schedule sessions to fit your time zone. Sessions are in German or English.
Ready for the first step?
If you'd like, we'll clarify in an initial conversation whether online works for you and which topic we'll start with.
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