Many people eventually feel at some point in their lives that they no longer want to just function.
They desire orientation, awareness, space to reflect, and someone who listens without judging. This is exactly where psychological coaching begins.
As a psychologist and specialist psychologist with many years of experience, I meet people every day who feel they are seeking a new path.
Not necessarily therapy. Not just counseling. But something in between.
A professional encounter that combines psychological depth with solution-oriented coaching.
Psychological coaching is a clear, evidence-based process. It combines the strength of psychological methodology with the ease of coaching, offering a form of support that can be incredibly valuable in everyday life, at work, and in transition situations.
What psychological coaching means
Psychological coaching is a professional form of support. It is aimed at people who experience challenges in everyday life, at work, or in relationships and want to reflect on them – without a psychiatric diagnosis or psychotherapy being necessarily required.
The focus is on:
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new perspectives
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inner clarity
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self-reflection
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coping strategies
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Emotional stability
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change processes
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personal growth
Unlike classic coaching, psychological coaching integrates methods from psychology, knowledge about behavior, emotions, and cognition, as well as well-founded interventions based on research and experience.
The work is solution-oriented, but at the same time deep enough to understand inner patterns, needs, and burdens.
When psychological coaching makes sense
Many people come when they realize they are stuck in certain life situations.
Typical questions are:
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Why do I feel drained.
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How can I better cope with stress, pressure, or emotional burdens.
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Why do certain behaviors repeat themselves.
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Which goals really suit me.
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How can I make decisions without losing myself.
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How can I better shape relationships.
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What do I hold back out of fear.
Psychological coaching is suitable for people who:
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Wanting to rediscover their resources
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Standing at professional or personal transitions
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Wanting to better understand conflicts
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Wanting to improve their own performance without burning out
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Seeking clarity in change processes
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Needing stability in everyday life
It is a process that meets you where you are and takes you forward step by step.
How psychological coaching works
A session is a safe space where you are allowed to show yourself as you are.
No perfection. No mask. No expectations.
In individual sessions, we work together on your concerns.
The process is based on three central elements:
1. Understanding
We explore what moves you, which patterns become visible, and which needs lie in the background. Psychological coaching uses knowledge from psychology, behavioral science, and self-experience.
2. Perspectives
Through targeted questions, methods, and interventions, space is created to look at your situation differently. You recognize possibilities that were previously invisible.
3. Change
We develop strategies that can be implemented in your everyday life. Not theoretical, but realistic and feasible.
Step by step, clarity, structure, and inner stability emerge.
My attitude in psychological coaching
Psychological coaching thrives on the encounter. The person is at the center, not the method. Every process is different because every person is different.
As a psychologist, I work with trust, mindfulness, and presence.
So that you feel safe, are seen, and have inner space.
Important in my work are:
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empathy
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humor
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clarity
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psychological competence
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mindful support
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professional distance
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genuine encounter
The person in coaching should not feel pressure, but relief.
It's about rediscovering your own strength.
The connection to psychotherapy and counseling
Many ask me what the difference is between psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological coaching.
Psychotherapy is indicated when a mental disorder is present, such as depression or pronounced anxiety states.
Counseling is more orienting and often less in-depth.
Psychological coaching is exactly between these areas.
It is suitable for people who:
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wanting to clarify challenges
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wanting to understand their behavior
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having to make decisions
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wanting to improve their quality of life
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wanting to resolve inner conflicts
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seeking new paths in career and private life
If it becomes apparent during the process that psychotherapeutic support is necessary, I discuss this openly. Quality and safety are always the top priorities.
Areas of application for psychological coaching
Psychological coaching is flexibly applicable because it supports people in all areas of life.
Typical areas are:
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Professional decisions
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Dealing with stress, pressure, and exhaustion
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Conflicts at the workplace
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Strains in relationships
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Transitions such as job changes, breakups, or reorientation
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Change processes that require courage
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Dealing with emotions and insecurities
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personal development
Leaders, teams, and institutions also use psychological coaching to bring clarity, structure, and awareness into processes.
Psychological competence as a foundation
Psychological coaching becomes effective when solid training underlies the work.
This includes:
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psychological knowledge
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Knowledge of psychopathology
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Experience with behavior and emotions
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Understanding of relationship and attachment
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Competence in dealing with conflicts
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Interventions that fit your concerns
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Experience in the coaching process
A specialist psychologist FSP or trained psychologist brings the necessary competence to safely recognize psychological patterns and professionally accompany them.
The costs, the framework, and the professionalism
Many ask about the framework.
Psychological coaching takes place in my practice in Bern or online.
The costs depend on the duration and frequency of the sessions.
The process proceeds at the person's pace, not at the method's pace.
I work according to professional standards, with a clear distinction from therapy and with respect for your life world and your needs.
Why psychological coaching works
Psychological coaching connects heart and psychology.
It creates depth without overwhelming.
It clarifies without criticizing.
It brings insights that can be felt in everyday life.
It works because:
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you feel seen
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you learn to understand the connections
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you gain new perspectives
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you recognize emotional patterns
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you don't have to go through difficult phases alone
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you learn to make decisions more calmly
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you develop inner stability
Psychological coaching works because it brings you back to yourself.
Final thought: Change begins where you become still
Psychological coaching is not a quick trick and not a self-help text.
It is a genuine, professional encounter that creates space for what wants to be heard within you.
If you feel that it is time for change, then you may take this path.
With trust.
With support.
With clarity.
With your own heart.
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