Understand. Change. Grow.
My practice offers culturally sensitive psychotherapy for adults based on cognitive behavioural therapy – in English, German or Turkish. Coaching, group therapy and talks for companies are also part of what I offer. In our first conversation, we will find out together which path is right for you.
Grounded in science
Individual support
Human & appreciative
Services
My work is grounded in science and supports people with very different concerns: from treating mental health conditions and diagnostic assessments to help with important decisions, support for couples and talks that bring psychological knowledge into organisations.
All sessions currently take place online by video – flexibly and tailored to your personal situation. Sessions in person in Düsseldorf are being planned.
For adults experiencing psychological distress or mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, burnout or a life crisis. The foundation is cognitive behavioural therapy, a well-researched method. We start with a careful assessment and use it to agree on your goals together. I work in a culturally sensitive way and take your cultural background and life experience into account – in English, German or Turkish.
For people facing an important decision, reorienting themselves professionally or personally, or wanting to handle stress better. Together we clarify your goals and develop new perspectives and concrete next steps – with psychological expertise and a systemic view.
For couples who want to understand recurring conflicts, talk to each other more openly again or make an important decision together. Both perspectives get space – with the aim of finding new ways of being together.
In a small, stable group you share experiences with people in similar situations, learn from each other and try out new ways of acting in a safe setting. The group can stand on its own or complement individual sessions.
Psychological knowledge for everyday working life: I give talks for companies and organisations, for example on managing stress, mental health at work or resilience – practical, easy to follow and tailored to your team.
Process & fees
You can request an appointment right here, send me an email or give me a call.
We get to know each other, talk about what brings you here and find out which service suits you – currently online by video.
For psychotherapy, we use a few preliminary sessions to clarify diagnosis, goals and framework – and whether we work well together.
We work towards your goals in regular 50-minute sessions. We agree on frequency and pace together.
Fees are charged according to the German fee schedules for physicians and psychotherapists (GOÄ/GOP). I am happy to go through the options with you in our first session.
For privately insured patients and those entitled to Beihilfe, fees for outpatient psychotherapy are based on the GOÄ/GOP. Private health insurers and Beihilfe usually cover the costs fully or in part – depending on your policy.
Please confirm coverage with your insurer before we start.
If you cannot find a therapy place with a practice that bills statutory insurance within a reasonable time, you can apply to your health insurer for reimbursement (§ 13(3) SGB V). Please contact your health insurer and ask
As all services must first be approved by your health insurer before you can submit them, you pay for the first session yourself.
Of course, as a statutory patient you can also choose to pay for psychotherapy yourself.
As a self-paying patient you cover the cost of treatment yourself. No prior approval from a health insurer or Beihilfe is needed; fees are also charged according to the GOÄ/GOP. One advantage can be that no diagnosis has to be submitted to an insurer or Beihilfe office. Patients with statutory insurance can use this option too.
I am happy to tell you the exact costs in advance – including for coaching, couples and group sessions and talks.
Coaching, couples therapy and talks are usually not covered by health insurance.
About me
Licensed psychotherapist (Psychologische Psychotherapeutin, behavioural therapy), Psychologist M.Sc.
The name combines the Latin mens – mind, soul – with vita, life. It stands for what my work is about: a living mind that is allowed to understand, change and grow.
At the heart of my work is a mindful, open and appreciative attitude. I want to create a safe and trusting space in which you feel seen, understood and taken seriously – free of judgement. We work together transparently and as equals: you decide which topics we work on and at what pace.
My approach is integrative. It is based on cognitive behavioural therapy, which I combine with modern approaches such as schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT); in coaching I draw particularly on a systemic perspective. Which methods we use depends on your concerns – with the aim of finding solutions that work and fit into everyday life.
I speak English, German and Turkish, and I particularly enjoy working with people who live between several languages and cultures.
Contact
You can request an appointment right here, send me an email or give me a call – I will get back to you soon.
Please only include your name, phone number and a sentence or two about your concern in your email. We can discuss personal health information in a protected conversation.
I look forward to hearing from you.