Confidence and Direction: Coaching for a Fresh Start in Germany
Self-doubt, fear of mistakes, hard decisions: coaching for people with an international background who want to get moving in Germany.
Confidence & direction
Coaching for confidence, decisions and direction
A new country, a new language, new rules: it is normal to doubt yourself. In coaching you find out what you want, what you can do and which step comes next.
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Free 20-minute intro call
In German, English or Arabic
Online or in person
Does this sound familiar?
I'm afraid of making mistakes, so I would rather do nothing.
I used to know what I was capable of. Here I often feel small.
I have to decide, but every option feels wrong.
I know what I want, but I just don't start.
Criticism hits me harder than it should.
I have achieved so much, and still I only see what is missing.
Feeling unsure after a big new beginning is not a flaw in your character. Often your surroundings have changed faster than the picture you have of yourself. That is something you can work on.
What we work on
Seeing your own strengths
What you have already managed in your life shows abilities you may no longer notice. We bring them back into view.
Making decisions
We sort your options, clarify what really matters to you and find out what is stopping you from deciding.
Getting started
"I really should..." becomes a first step small enough that you actually take it.
Dealing with mistakes and criticism
How to put mistakes in perspective without putting yourself down, and how to use criticism instead of being paralysed by it.
Goals and priorities
What matters most to you over the next few months? We sort out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Living with uncertainty
Not everything can be settled right away, for example a pending procedure or an insecure job situation. We look at what you can still influence yourself.
For one specific concern, a single session (60 minutes, €69) is sometimes enough. If you want to work on your confidence over several weeks, support over three or five sessions fits better. All prices, and what you can do if your budget is limited, are on the overview page. All prices are final prices. As a small business under § 19 (1) of the German VAT Act (UStG), I do not charge VAT.
When coaching is not the right first step
If the uncertainty has kept you from sleeping for weeks, if you feel low all the time, or if things you have lived through keep catching up with you, you need a different kind of support first. Talk to your GP or look for psychotherapeutic help. The appointment service on 116117 can arrange appointments. In an acute crisis, the TelefonSeelsorge helpline is free around the clock on 0800 111 0 111.
If I get the impression in the intro call that another kind of support fits better, I will tell you openly.
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Frequently asked questions
I'm not even sure what my topic is. Can I still come?
Yes. That is exactly what the intro call is for. Many people come with a feeling rather than a finished question. We sort it out together.
Can you tell me what to do?
No, and that is on purpose. You know your life better than I do. I help you see your options clearly and make a decision you can stand behind.
Isn't this more a matter for therapy?
It depends. Coaching fits if you are coping with everyday life and want to move forward. If something has weighed heavily on you for a long time, psychotherapy is the right route. If in doubt, we clarify it in the intro call.
Other areas of migration coaching
Many concerns are connected. If another topic matters to you as well, you will find it here.
Overview: coaching for migrants and refugees
How the coaching works, what it costs and which languages it is offered in.
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You don't need to have all the answers
In coaching you sort out your situation, see your options and work out a concrete next step. The intro call is free.