Hi, I'm Heike, I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor. I decided to retrain and change careers in mid-life after experiencing how transformative therapy can be myself.In my sessions I offer warmth and compassion and a non-judgmental ear. I believe we are all unique, and ultimately, I respect you as the expert on your own life, but when we are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start or to see and understand our own patterns, unconscious default behaviours or reactions, or our values and filters to perceiving reality without the attentive, reflective presence of another human being.Prior to retraining as a counsellor, I worked for many years in the public sector, most recently the NHS as a commissioning/project manager. I am passionate about bringing more joy, playfulness, connection, and wellbeing to our experience of work and life. I consider myself a warm and tolerant person, and I am open-minded and fuelled by a deep curiosity about this mysterious business of being alive / a human being. Pain, laughter, shame, anger, fear, puzzlement, grief, joy, loss - everything is welcome in sessions with me. I am a LGBTQ-affirmative therapist.As well as my private practice I have experience of working as a counsellor for a mental health charity and an international health insurance provider. I have worked with clients from all over the world. I am bilingual and work with adult clients (18+) in English and German.I’m trained in person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. I also draw from mindfulness and mindful self-compassion focused models. I am always incredibly excited to meet a new client, I feel privileged when you feel safe enough to allow me to get a glimpse of your life and inner world in order to for us to start exploring and helping you heal or move towards whatever change you wish to see in your life.If you feel unsure about therapy or how I might be able to help you, why not contact me for an initial session to see if we are a good fit for each other?