Therapy and coaching for adolescents in Munich

“The survival of humanity depends on the education of the hearts of children.”
(Dalai Lama)

Children and adolescents today face many internal and external challenges. It is often helpful to talk about worries, questions and conflicts with an external, neutral person – someone who listens, takes them seriously and provides guidance.

I have had a very good connection with my young clients for many years. Many find it a great relief to be able to speak openly without being judged or lectured. With empathy, humor and a certain lightness, we explore the respective topic together, strengthen existing resources and develop helpful ways for everyday life.

How I support children and adolescents

Children and adolescents come to me with the following topics, among others:

Self-discovery: Who am I? What can I do?
Self-esteem and self-confidence
Puberty and identity issues
School problems, learning difficulties, test anxiety
Fears, depressive moods, stress
Conflicts in the family or circle of friends
Separation of parents
Communication and relationship issues
Career orientation and questions about the future

How I work

Every child and every young person is unique. That’s why in my work I individually address the respective personality, age and current life situation.

The basis of our cooperation is trust. Only when young people feel safe and taken seriously can they speak openly about what moves them. In this protected setting, clarity, relief and new perspectives emerge.

It may be easy – and also fun

An important part of my work is to strengthen awareness of oneself and one’s own situation. Together we discover abilities, inner resources and new perspectives. Often it is about a change of perspective – away from the question “How do others see me?” to “What do I want and need myself?” This is a very essential exercise for the whole life.

The younger the clients are, the more playful my approach is. With children, I work – if it makes sense – with creative and playful elements such as painting, figures, books, instruments or games. In this way, feelings and themes can often be expressed more easily than through words alone.

Cooperation with parents

If it is helpful – and only with the consent of the child or adolescent – parents or the family can be involved in the therapeutic process. The aim is always to support the child or adolescent in the best possible way.

The work with adolescents is subject to – as with all my clients – strict confidentiality. This confidentiality is an important prerequisite for openness and trust.

We contacted Lisa Svensson when our 6-year-old son was having trouble finding his way in his new school. Ms. Svensson and I met for the first time to discuss the agreement for future meetings with my son. She very quickly succeeded in building trust through play therapy, but also through her friendly and trustworthy manner. It was great to see how my son gradually opened up in the weeks of conversations. We as parents felt that it was important for him to be able to confide in an adult outside the family. The conversation helped my son to reflect on himself and the school situation in a de-dramatized way. We were able to follow up on what Lisa talked about in the conversations in our conversations at home. Ms. Svensson was also in contact with the school so that all parties could support my son in the right way. Ms. Svensson's support and her advice to us parents were very valuable.

Lisa accompanied our 12-year-old daughter in the last school year, as she suffered from test anxiety. With her very calm, friendly and empathetic manner, she helped to get the anxiety under control. Our daughter was very happy to accept the coaching with Lisa and was able to implement many tips and assistance. Thank you very much Lisa!

I am very happy that she is feeling better now and that we found you.