Qualifications and Memberships
• MSc Integrative Gestalt Psychotherapy, Donau-Universität Krems Austria, 2008 – 2013
• MA Social Pedagogy, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria 2000 – 2005
• BA Applied Psychotherapy, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria (2003 – 2005)
• Diploma in Online Counselling
• Holistic Lifestyle Coach
• Member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• Member of The Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)
Background
Born in 1979
Grown up with two older brothers in a lovely country side in the south of Austria
A one year long stay abroad after taken my A-levels in Rome, Italy as an au-pair
Studies of Educational Science at Karl-Franzens University Graz, Austria
A 6 months Erasmus stay abroad in Padua, Italy in order to write my diploma thesis
A two years stay abroad in Southend on Sea, Essex, UK as a Social Worker
then back to Austria
Studies of Integrative Gestalt Therapy at Danube University Krems, Austria
2014 relocation to Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Working within CAHMS and starting my Online Counselling specification
Training in Holistic Lifestyle Coaching, Chek Institute
Training in Biodanza, Rolando Toro System School of Bristol, UK
2019 relocation to the South of France
Deviations
Two terms of studies of Theology and 5 terms of studies in Italian, theatre projects, wellness coach, aerobics instructor, cake pusher, organ player, masseuse, cleaner, bar maid, carol singer, spa host and bee keeper’s assistant
Stopovers
Online Counsellor
Mental health practitioner
Psychotherapist in a joined practice
Crisis intervention and taking care of traumatised women and young people
Social services
Youth worker and mentor