How did you get into coaching – and what drives you today?
I studied psychology and spent the last 20 years pursuing every training that interested me. For example, I completed certifications in positive psychology, systemic therapy, sports and mental coaching, yoga instruction, and hypnotherapy. Before becoming a self-employed psychotherapist, I worked internationally as a leadership consultant, leading executive coaching sessions and international workshops. At the same time, I was a lecturer at various universities. Then, I decided to dive deeper into the clinical field and spent four years working in various psychosomatic clinics.
All these experiences give me a nuanced perspective today. Above all, I’ve realized that I’m very good at providing impulses for building the most beautiful, coherent, and authentic life possible. I’m here to give you the nudge you need to reclaim your life and play to your strengths, rather than circling around your weaknesses. That simply suits my style better.
I would say my goal is to offer you maximum presence without reservations and an authentic counterpart, far removed from the "psychologist" stereotype. Instead of being pigeonholed, you get a safe space where you can reconnect with yourself.
I am building the most beautiful, coherent, and authentic life I can have.
What kind of people do you meet in your sessions? Are there people you would particularly recommend psychological coaching to?
I notice that I attract many sensitive people who have lost touch with their intuition and are looking to find it again. I am very sensitive myself and can feel what is happening in the other person's body, allowing me to mirror things they often no longer perceive themselves. This is very valuable because I can act as a bridge and help them recognize their feelings again. I’m also a great sparring partner if you want to sort through your thoughts, break out of rumination loops, or add an outside perspective to an important decision.
At the Tannerhof, all guests are a great fit for my approach. In principle, I think it’s always beneficial to get an impulse or a different perspective from the outside. I go to supervision regularly myself. It doesn’t have to be a major issue – sometimes it’s enough to have someone who has a different view and understands what’s happening in your brain and why you’re currently standing in your own way.
How do you approach your sessions?
I often start by asking how the person would know that our conversation was worthwhile for them. In my sessions, I assume we are on equal footing. It’s a conversation between experts, where the client is the expert on their own topic and their own world. Together, we look for solutions. I come from a background of positive psychology and systemic psychotherapy. Positive psychology doesn’t just ask, "What was difficult?" but also, "How did that make you stronger?" It combines self-compassion with a focus on strengths. Added to this is the systemic view: like a mobile – if I change one part, the whole thing moves. I see this especially clearly with parents: when they work on themselves, their children’s lives become easier – and that effect continues into the next generation.
It is a conversation between experts – and the client is the expert on their own world.
Are there specific methods or rituals that you particularly value?
I use a flexible range of methods: depending on the needs, I work with systemic constellations, ropes (for example, to visualize boundaries or connections), or draw on classic coaching tools. I never use role-playing.
I like to incorporate neuropsychology to explain what drives behavior. For instance, how dopamine controls us or why certain behavioral patterns develop during menopause or due to hormonal deficiencies.
And very often, it’s about how to build a routine that ensures you act in a way that is "brain-friendly" – making life easier for yourself. I find this incredibly valuable in my own life. The question is often: How can I take the Tannerhof home with me because I feel so good here? Which routine serves me in everyday life so that I stay in touch with myself? For this, I like to dip into my biohacking toolkit.
And if desired, sessions can also take place spontaneously outdoors in the sun with a mountain view or during a walk – this often creates a different quality, as movement and nature support the process.
Are there moments that occur frequently?
Very often, guests unknowingly give themselves the answer to whatever they’re dealing with. They'll be telling me something, and boom, the answer is already right there. Then I’ll say: "Did you hear what you just said?" – and repeat their own words back to them.
Because they are sitting across from someone who doesn't judge, they can be authentic. And because they speak to me so authentically, at some point they stop paying attention to their words or, for example, how they behave non-verbally. This creates the framework to let out what needs to be heard – and that’s how they often catch themselves in the act.
How does your coaching approach complement the Tannerhof location?
Psychological coaching offers the best fasting support there is. When fasting, you get in touch with yourself on a much deeper level, and having someone by your side who brings an outside perspective and helps sort through thoughts is a real gift.
At first, many people wonder: "What difference can a single hour make?" But thanks to the unique atmosphere here at Tannerhof—completely removed from daily routines, with the space to let experiences sink in—just one or two sessions can make an incredible impact. I often hear that this support has been more effective than ongoing therapy back home squeezed between everyday commitments. Another major difference is that here, we don't just focus on the mind; we involve the whole body.
Guests often provide the answer themselves. Then I ask: Did you just listen to yourself?
When clients come to see me, I often suggest: "Craniosacral therapy would be a great idea" – and they go do that to help release tension physically as well. Combining this with Yin Yoga is also wonderful, especially for people with a highly agitated, sympathetic nervous system. Then I can say: "Try a Yin Yoga session and observe what happens. Or try breathwork and see how it affects you."
Others bring along paintings they've created in art therapy with Nele, and we talk about the art or how they can manage their own expectations and perfectionism. I find the combination of art therapy and psychological coaching particularly valuable.
It is precisely this combination of coaching, bodywork, and medical guidance that forms the core of our Mental Resilience Program.
You launched the "Heroine Time" format here at the Tannerhof – a four-day coaching retreat. How did this special offer come about, and what makes it so special?
The format was created because, as a positive psychology trainer, I taught these contents to participants over several training days. Even in the leadership workshops, they were always full days – and they were very long workshop days with a lot of input, a lot of sitting, and little space for oneself. I saw what that did to the participants, how they left feeling lighter, having grown and been strengthened.
At the same time, I learned from systemic therapy how much you learn about yourself in a group. Since I am introverted myself and have no desire for classic group activities or even role-playing, all of this led to "Heroine Time" becoming a very introvert-friendly group activity: 8–12 heroines who eat together and have one and a half hours of workshop per day – and the rest is free time. This creates a very appreciative, strengthening space with the invitation to shape the time in a way that is truly good for you individually.
The moment we stop whipping ourselves – that is the tailwind.
How did you come up with the term "hero"?
That’s the feeling I want people to have when they leave: that they become the hero of their own lives – and feel a little more at peace with themselves.
You describe your coaching as providing a "tangible tailwind." Where does this image come from and what does it mean to you?
I notice that we are all very hard on ourselves. When something doesn't work, we blame ourselves first. But as soon as I understand why I behave a certain way—perhaps because my brain craves dopamine or I’m using weight to protect myself from unwanted attention—I start to develop more self-compassion. The moment we stop beating ourselves up and instead ask, "How has this shaped the person I am today, and what strengths does it give me now?"—that is the tailwind. Suddenly, everything softens, and intuition returns.
I want to give people a space where they can encounter themselves again. That is my goal. Essentially, I provide a resonance space where you can get a little closer to yourself through connection—and experience that authentic contact is deeply nourishing.
