About
Combining artistic and therapeutic perspectives
I counsel people at the intersection of the therapeutic relationship, artistic expression, and systemic thinking.
My work draws on art therapy, humanistic psychology, systems theory, resource-oriented approaches, and trauma-informed practices.
For me, the key isn’t to use as many methods as possible but to work together to determine what is helpful and sustainable at that moment.
Art · Therapy · Relationship
When words can’t say it all.
VertrauensKunst offers a safe, professional space where conversation and artistic expression can open up different ways to perceive, understand, and make sense of experiences.
You don’t need to be able to draw, create anything specific, or already know how you want to talk about your request.
VertrauensKunst
A space for self-expression—even beyond words
Some experiences are easy to talk about. Others initially manifest themselves more as a feeling, a physical reaction, inner tension, a memory, an image, or something for which there aren’t yet any suitable words.
At VertrauensKunst, conversation and artistic expression can go hand in hand. You help decide which approach feels most helpful in the moment.
Trust grows when art connects.
Support
Areas where VertrauensKunst can provide support therapeutic guidance
01
Distressing Experiences
When experiences have lasting effects, are difficult to make sense of, or resurface from time to time.
02
Anxiety & Inner Tension
When anxiety, restlessness, or tension interfere with daily life and a sense of safety.
03
Depression & Withdrawal
When energy, a sense of connection, or access to one’s own needs seems to have been lost.
04
Dissoziation & Überforderung
When closeness, distance, body awareness, or internal states are difficult to regulate.
05
Neurodiversity
When perception, sensory processing, attention, or self-regulation require a more personal approach.
06
Relationships & Self-Concept
When recurring patterns, experiences with attachment, or questions about one’s own history need space.
A diagnosis is not required to make an initial inquiry.
Artistic expression
Art doesn’t have to prove anything here.
At VertrauensKunst, art therapy does not involve evaluating images or interpreting them according to a fixed system of symbols.
Rather, color, form, material, movement, and image can open up additional possibilities for perceiving something, externalizing it, creating distance, or cautiously approaching an experience.
Occasionally an image emerges. Sometimes it’s just a line, a trace, an arrangement of materials, or nothing visible. That can be part of the process, too.
Approach
A framework that provides guidance while allowing for choices
Safety
We take pace, limits, and resilience into account. Stabilization may be more important than rapid change.
Relationship
Methods are no substitute for a therapeutic relationship. Trust develops through interaction and takes time.
Self-determination
You help to decide what you want to share, try out, or leave open for now.
Integration
Conversation, artistic expression, resources, and various therapeutic perspectives can be combined.
First steps
You don’t need to know yet whether therapy is the right choice for you.
An introductory meeting is, first and foremost, an opportunity to get your bearings.
1
Request
You submit a brief inquiry. No detailed personal information is required.
2
Get to Know Us
We’ll talk for about 30 minutes and go over your most important questions.
3
Deciding
After that, you can take your time to consider whether further support would be appropriate.
Free PDF Guide
When words cannot carry everything
5 gentle, creative prompts to help you find your orientation, express yourself, and connect more deeply with the here and now.
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Knowledge & Orientation
Read, understand, try it out
Articles and practical insights on art therapy, trauma, self-regulation, neurodiverse experiences, and creative expression.
Praxis Updates
New articles, creative inspirations, and practical insights.
Occasional emails—featuring insights, practical tips, and news from VertrauensKunst.
Get to Know Us
Maybe the next step is just a conversation, for now.
You don’t need to know what the next steps will be before our first encounter. During an introductory meeting, we can explore together whether VertrauensKunst and the framework we offer are a good fit for you.