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Do you know that feeling of having two souls in one body?
In this part of the process, we identify destructive thought patterns as well as productive and unproductive inner aspects in order to resolve inner conflicts in a lasting way. Discover greater serenity, the ability to set boundaries, self-care, and a new sense of inner peace.
“I’m torn between two conflicting feelings”—this phrase is much more than just a figure of speech. In modern psychotherapy, we view the human psyche not as a rigid whole, but as a living system made up of various inner parts. Sometimes it feels as if we have an entire crew on board, with everyone steering in a different direction.
There may be the relentless inner critic, the perfectionist, the anxious one, or the caring one. As long as these aspects work against each other behind the scenes, it drains an endless amount of energy from us in our daily lives and leads to exhaustion, doubts, or mental blocks.
In my practice in Hamburg, I use scientifically grounded and recognized methods of part work (including the ego-state model) when working with the “inner team.” The goal is not to fight or suppress unloved parts—because each part originally had a protective, positive intention for you. Rather, the goal is to bring order to the inner system, improve communication among the parts, and gently integrate wounded or blocked aspects.
Discover & get to know
We identify the different voices and dynamics in your current conflict. Who is speaking right now? What is this part of you asking for?
Understanding & appreciation
We explore the positive intention behind behavior—even behind seemingly destructive patterns such as self-sabotage or excessive rumination.
Reorganization & leadership
Your “healthy self” once again takes the loving and firm helm on the bridge of your life. From now on, these parts will work for you, not against you.
You may be wondering how systemic constellations and inner part work actually differ. In fact, the two approaches overlap significantly—you can think of the “inner team” as its own internal system, whose parts can also be arranged and organized.
Why I use “parts work” in a safe, one-on-one setting: I primarily use this method when it becomes clear during therapy that the formative first 21 years of our lives—with all their developmental stages and the natural striving for autonomy—did not unfold optimally. If strong emotions had to be suppressed during this time and wounds were inflicted that still have a lasting effect, they can lead to a veritable “emotional flood” in the here and now.
In moments like these, many clients find that working through issues in a large group setting feels too intense, unprotected, or simply emotionally overwhelming. This is where the one-on-one setting in my Hamburg practice offers absolute safety. Making these things visually and physically tangible is incredibly important for the healing process, both cognitively and emotionally. Through chair dialogues, guided imagery, or mapping out your Inner Team on paper, you can virtually “touch” your inner parts, examine them safely, and reorganize them at your own pace.
