Süßenbach

My systemic individual therapy is aimed at people who, for a variety of reasons, feel disoriented or internally blocked. A literal life crisis caused by external circumstances can also be a reason for individual counseling. Systemic individual therapy is a recognized psychotherapy method based on the assumption that social relationships (e.g., in partnerships, families, friendships, and among colleagues) have a significant impact on each person's experiences and behavior.

Therefore, the entire “social system” of relevant relationships is usually addressed. A central approach in systemic individual therapy and counseling is to focus on resources and solutions. Special attention is paid to the client's (sometimes unconscious or hidden) strengths and potential, which can be used to strengthen psychological resilience and overcome crises. Sometimes two to three sessions are enough to identify these (short-term counseling).

In other cases, several sessions are needed to find solutions together and integrate them into everyday life in a sustainable way.

The reasons for seeking systemic couples therapy are as varied as the people and couples themselves. Often, there are many arguments or discussions, and both or one side feels misunderstood. A feeling of stagnation or a lack of good communication is described. However, it may also be that infidelity or recurring thoughts of separation occur, or a couple experiences recurring dissatisfaction in their sexuality. All of these issues can be addressed in couples therapy. It is also possible to provide support during a separation process if a couple decides to go down this path.

I am trained in two therapeutic approaches: systemic therapy and emotion-focused couples therapy (EFT according to Sue Johnson). The combination of both approaches offers a holistic treatment concept that combines the strengths of both methods.

Emotion-focused couples therapy (EFT) effectively helps couples to deeply understand entrenched, dysfunctional, hurtful patterns of conflict. By deeply feeling and understanding your own emotional processes and those of your partner, you can develop a whole new way of interacting with each other. This is characterized by a stronger bond, greater satisfaction, and deep trust between both partners.

Using methods from systemic family therapy and couples therapy, I help couples by viewing their relationship as a complex system. This involves more than just analyzing the individual behavior of each partner. Rather, I view the relationship in the context of the entire social environment and mutual influences (family, children, career, etc.). This enables couples to better understand and change their behavior patterns, leading to improved communication and a stronger emotional connection.