Psychotherapist (HPG)

Psychotherapy for Burnout and Stress

together we'll find your way back to strength.

When exhaustion never ends –

When Your Battery Is Empty

You're still functioning – but inside you feel burned out. Your job demands more and more, weekend recovery isn't enough, and even in your free time your thoughts constantly revolve around work. Burnout and chronic stress are serious burdens that affect the whole person.

As a psychotherapist (HPG) in Bochum and experienced business coach, I understand the particular challenges that modern working life brings. I combine psychotherapeutic expertise with experience in organizational consulting.

In my practice, you'll find a space where you can talk about your burdens without judgment. Together we develop strategies that don't just relieve symptoms but enable lasting change.

The first step is often the hardest – but also the most important. Let's look together at what you need.

Don't Wait Until Nothing Works Anymore

Burnout prevention is more effective than burnout treatment. The sooner you seek support, the better.

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What Is Burnout?

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged overload. It's more than just tiredness – it's a profound state of exhaustion that affects all areas of life.

Typical signs include chronic fatigue despite adequate sleep, increasing distance from work, the feeling of being unable to make a difference anymore, concentration difficulties, and physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, or gastrointestinal problems.

Burnout usually develops gradually. Initially, the overload is still compensated for, but at some point previous coping strategies are no longer sufficient. Many sufferers only realize how exhausted they really are when it's already quite advanced.

In my practice, I don't look at burnout in isolation but in the context of your entire life. Because the causes often run deeper than just the work environment – inner drivers, perfectionism, or a difficult relationship with one's own boundaries often play a central role.

My Therapeutic Approach to Burnout

My approach combines psychotherapeutic methods with coaching elements for comprehensive treatment.

Stabilization

First, we create relief and rebuild your resources – with relaxation techniques, mindfulness exercises, and self-care strategies.

Recognizing Inner Drivers

We identify the inner patterns that contributed to burnout – such as perfectionism, excessive responsibility-taking, or difficulties setting boundaries.

Clarifying Values and Priorities

What's really important to you? Together we develop a clearer picture of how you want to shape your life.

Schema Therapy

Using schema therapeutic methods, we understand which biographical influences affect your stress patterns and develop healthier alternatives.

Stress Management

You learn practical stress coping techniques that you can apply directly in your everyday life.

Prevention

Together we develop strategies so you can stay healthy and productive in the long term – without losing yourself.

Advantages of My Practice

What makes my burnout treatment special.

Timely Support

Especially with acute stress, quick support matters – flexible appointments available.

Dual Expertise

Psychotherapeutic competence combined with years of experience as a business coach and in organizational consulting.

Confidentiality

No reporting to employers or health insurers – complete discretion.

Flexible Formats

In-person appointments in Bochum or online sessions – for maximum flexibility.

Further Information

Psychotherapy – Overview Depression Blog: Recognizing Burnout

Psychotherapy for Burnout and Stress in Bochum and Online

Holistic support for burnout, chronic stress, and exhaustion. In my practice in Bochum or conveniently via online therapy.

Available in:

Bochum

Dortmund

Essen

Herne

Witten

Gelsenkirchen

Online

My practice in Bochum is easily accessible from Dortmund, Essen, Herne, Witten, and Gelsenkirchen. Alternatively, I offer burnout therapy as online therapy via video call – throughout Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most important questions about burnout and stress therapy.

The line between stress and burnout is fluid. A good indicator: if recovery is no longer sufficient, you feel emotionally distanced, and your performance sustainably declines, this points to burnout. In the initial consultation, we can assess your situation together.

Not necessarily. Depending on the severity of exhaustion, therapy can also accompany work. Sometimes a break is beneficial, sometimes changes in the work routine combined with therapy are sufficient.

Psychotherapy goes deeper and addresses the emotional and biographical causes of burnout. Coaching elements are incorporated where professional changes and strategies are concerned. This combination makes my offering particularly effective.

That depends on your situation. In milder cases, 10-15 sessions may be sufficient; for deeper topics, longer support may be beneficial. We discuss this transparently in the initial consultation.

As a psychotherapist (HPG), I do not bill statutory health insurers directly. Private insurers and supplementary insurances often reimburse costs. I'm happy to advise you on the options.

Burnout Is Not a Sign of Weakness

It's a signal that something in your life needs change. Let's find out together what that is.

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