Psychological Counseling

Life Crisis and Existential Crisis – When the Big Questions Won't Let You Rest

From crisis to genuine realignment

Is this really my life? When disorientation sets in, find support here to discover your own path.

When Nothing Feels Right Anymore

From the outside, everything might look fine: You have a job, an apartment, maybe a relationship. And yet you feel a deep dissatisfaction, a nagging feeling that something doesn't fit. You ask yourself: Is this really my life?

Such crises are not weakness and not a sign that something is wrong with you. On the contrary: They show that you are ready to look honestly.

In my psychological counseling, I accompany people who are at exactly this point – and I experience again and again how a crisis can become a genuine realignment.

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Quarter-Life Crisis, Midlife Crisis, and Career Change

The quarter-life crisis affects many people in their twenties and early thirties. Instead of satisfaction comes disillusionment: The dream job turns out to be routine. Comparisons on social media amplify the feeling that everyone else has figured it out better.

In midlife, questions of meaning can erupt with great force. The midlife crisis is a real psychological phenomenon – the confrontation with one's own mortality and the assessment of life so far.

One of the most common triggers for existential crises is professional dissatisfaction. Perhaps you've been toying with the idea of a change for a long time but don't dare to take the leap.

Making Decisions When Fear of the Wrong Choice Paralyzes

Not only in professional life, but also during studies, fundamental doubts can arise. Did I choose the right subject? A significant proportion of all students have serious doubts during their studies – that's normal.

Existential crises often revolve around major life decisions: Should I end the relationship? Should I quit the secure job? The fear of making the wrong decision can become so overwhelming that you stop making any decision at all.

In my counseling, we work on strengthening your decision-making ability – clarifying your values and priorities and accepting that there is no objectively 'right' decision, only your very personal one.

My Counseling Approach for Life Crises and Questions of Meaning

Developing an inner compass that provides orientation

Creating Space

A protected framework where you can sort your thoughts and feelings without being judged.

Exploring Depth

Together, we explore what lies beneath the surface of your dissatisfaction and which needs are being neglected.

Clarifying Values

What truly drives you? Which values are important to you? How can a fresh start succeed realistically and at your own pace?

Developing an Inner Compass

It's not about quick answers, but about an inner compass that provides orientation for the future as well.

Further Information

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Psychological Counseling for Life Crises and Existential Questions in Bochum and Online

Professional support for life crises and existential questions – at my practice in Bochum or conveniently online and by phone.

Available in:

Bochum

Dortmund

Essen

Online & Phone

My practice is centrally located in Bochum. Online counseling is available throughout Germany and internationally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most important questions about psychological counseling for life crises and questions of meaning.

No, an existential crisis is not a mental illness but a normal response to transitional phases in life. However, it can be accompanied by significant distress. Professional support can transform the crisis into constructive change.

This varies individually. What matters is not the duration but how you deal with the crisis. Professional counseling can significantly accelerate the process.

Especially then, counseling is particularly valuable. In counseling, we work with various methods that help you get to know yourself better. Often it turns out that you know much more than you think.

That depends on your situation. Sometimes the crisis itself is the necessary impulse. Sometimes it's wiser to stabilize first. In counseling, we figure out together what the right next step is.

Are you ready to take the first step?

You deserve to feel lighter again. In a free initial consultation, we'll get to know each other and discuss how I can support you.

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