Adults go through different phases of life, each with its own set of challenges and stresses. Daily life at work, in relationships, and in society demands continuous adaptation. When psychological resilience weakens, this can lead to profound insecurity and depressive episodes. Reactions to such crises can vary widely.

Life can then be characterized by hopelessness, inner emptiness, and emotional numbness. Many sufferers experience profound sadness and dissatisfaction, withdraw socially, develop self-harming tendencies, or perceive their lives as meaningless. In others, depressive symptoms manifest as severe loss of appetite or other self-destructive behaviors.

Such phases cause considerable suffering and emotional strain for the affected person, as well as for their relatives and social environment. However, even in these severe crises, opportunities can be hidden to develop new perspectives and emerge stronger from the depression.

During such challenging phases of life, having access to neutral, professional support for confidential conversations can be crucial. This creates a safe space to address even the most difficult feelings and thoughts. The goal is to emerge from this therapeutic process feeling stronger. Self-confidence can be restored, and lasting change processes can be initiated.

I place great value on an individually tailored therapeutic approach that does justice to the uniqueness of each person and their specific life situation.

I work in a resource- and solution-oriented manner. I am convinced that the best support lies in promoting existing competencies: the abilities of those affected to cope with their lives despite depression, as well as the competencies of their social environment to offer appropriate support.

It is important to me that you feel comfortable in therapy and can rebuild confidence in your own abilities so that you can experience positive change step by step and find a way out of depression.

Academic education 

• Graduated from the University of Hamburg in 2005 with a degree in psychology. Areas of expertise: clinical psychology, educational psychology, and neurology. 

• 2009 Official School of Psychologists in Madrid. Specialist in Therapy with Children and Adolescents. Training in therapy with children and adolescents with a focus on behavioral therapy. 

• 2012 Bertrand Russell Psychological Center, Madrid. Bertrand Russell Psychological Center, Madrid. Additional training as a psychological psychotherapist specializing in behavioral therapy. 

• Professional experience 

• Since 2019, "Psicología Palma" has been a private practice for children, adolescents, and adults. Psychological counseling and therapy. 

• 2011-2016 "SINEWS" Madrid. Institute for Multilingual Therapy. Multilingual Therapy Practice. Clinical Psychologist. Individual therapy using a cognitive-behavioral approach for children, adolescents, and adults. Diagnostic procedures and psychological intervention. Psychological support in crisis situations. Family counseling and individual counseling. 

• 2012 "Centro de Psicología Bertrand Russell," Madrid. Psychotherapist in training. Individual consultations with children, adolescents, and adults with various disorders. 

• 2007-2012: "Sonnenschule" Madrid. German-language school for bilingual children ages 2 to 5. Pedagogical specialist. Early childhood education. 

• 2006 "La Casita Alemana," Madrid. German-speaking facility for bilingual children ages 6 to 12. Educational assistant. Individual support for students in overcoming learning difficulties and behavioral problems. 

• 2006 "Kindergarten of the German School Madrid." Pedagogical specialist. Worked in a morning group with children aged 4 to 5. Supported the implementation of support concepts. Accompanied the group process. Implemented educational programs. 

• 2005: Institute for Autistic Children and Adolescents "Asociación Nuevo Horizonte," Las Rozas-Madrid, Spain. Collaboration in the summer camp program for adolescents with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. Design of employment and leisure activities. 

• 2003-2004 University of Hamburg, Institute of Psychology II. Department for Children and Adolescents Collaboration on the project “Rehabilitation and Support of Autistic Children and Adolescents” under the direction of Prof. Dr. Paul Probst. 

• 2002-2005: Practice for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Therapy with Dipl. Psych. Brigitte Grosser and Dipl. Psych. Ute Binnenbruck, Hamburg, Norderstedt. Worked in the field of diagnosis and assessment. Conducted psychological tests and examinations for children with all types of behavioral disorders and prepared reports.