Originally from Germany, Daniela completed her psychology training in Europe and Australia. Daniela enjoys helping adolescents and adults, as well as couples, to navigate their challenges and she brings curiosity, warmth, and a pinch of German directness to her work.
Daniela believes that challenges can be viewed as opportunities to grow and that – while you cannot change the past – looking at your past can help you make sense of your present.
Daniela’s main therapeutic approach is Schema Therapy, both for individuals as well as for couples, and she also draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Daniela is curious to find out about her clients’ cultural, religious and spiritual background and beliefs to integrate these aspects into an individually tailored therapy approach.
Her main areas of interest include trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance and behavioural addictions as well as interpersonal and relationship difficulties.
Daniela will help you gain insight, identify and break free from unhelpful patterns, and heal from past disappointment or trauma – ultimately developing healthier and happier relationships with others – and, most importantly, yourself.
