Frequently Asked Questions

Gestalt therapy is a psychotherapy approach that helps a person become more aware of how they feel, think, and act here and now. It's not just a conversation about the past – we work with what is happening in your inner world and relationships right at this moment. In Gestalt therapy, we pay attention to sensations, the body, behavior, and relationship dynamics – everything that helps uncover why certain life scenarios repeat and what to do about them.

This form of therapy is not about "fixing" but rather a healing encounter with oneself – it teaches you to be honest with yourself, understand your needs, and build more fulfilling relationships with others. It's a journey from automatic reactions to conscious choice. Often, people in therapy experience for the first time what it's like to be truly listened to and accepted without judgment – that alone can be transformative.

The number of sessions needed will depend on your goal, life situation, and how deep a change you want. If you are seeking support for a specific crisis or decision, sometimes a few sessions are enough. However, if you want long-term changes – for example, to stop self-sabotaging habits, work through relationship difficulties, or strengthen self-esteem – it usually requires longer work.

Psychotherapy is not a "repair shop" – it is a relationship where safety and trust are built. And that takes time. Already after the first 4–6 sessions, many clients feel relief and a clearer direction, but a deeper process often takes several months or even years. The therapist’s task is to support you, but you always set the pace yourself.

Many people feel nervous before the first meeting – that's normal. In the first session, we get to know each other, discuss what brought you to therapy, and how I can support you. It's not an "interrogation" – rather, a conversation in a safe environment where you can feel heard. In the first meeting, we can also discuss whether you feel comfortable continuing to work together.  

You don't need to be "ready" – it's enough to want to understand yourself and be honest about what is happening for you right now. You can come with a specific topic or simply with the feeling that "something isn't right." Even if it's hard to put into words – we will discover it during the conversation. The therapist's job is to help name what you haven't yet been able to say.  

Yes, everything you say during therapy stays between us. Confidentiality is the foundation for building trust. The only exceptions can be situations where action is required by law, for example, if your or someone else's life or health is at risk – but I always discuss this openly with you.  

Yes, of course. You can stop or pause therapy at any time. However, it's best to talk about it during a session – often this wish also appears as part of the process, and valuable insights can be found there. But the final decision is always yours – you set the pace and duration of your therapy.  

Not at all. You can come to therapy not only with heavy experiences but also with the desire to better understand yourself, improve relationships, live a more conscious life, or simply find a place to be without a mask. Therapy can also be preventive – a kind of "psychological hygiene" that helps you live with greater balance and peace.