I'm a social psychologist and licensed cognitive and behavioral therapist. I have studied in France (Université Paris X - Nanterre,  AFTCC) and Germany (University of Potsdam). For a couple of years now, I've been working as independant psychotherapist France.  

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My therapeutic approach is principally based on cognitive and behavioral
therapy, in its classical form as well as in its newer therapeutic fields (Acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness based therapy). Furthermore, I apply aspects of the humanistic therapy approach and the systemic approach in my work in order to adapt to a wide range of psychological problems. 

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I have been always fascinated by the impact that thoughts, beliefs and language can have on our behavior and our perception of reality. Through my studies and my divers experiences, I deepened my understanding of the psychological, biological, social and linguistic mechanisms that create, maintain and strengthen our habits, whether mental or behavioral, whether well adjusted or harmful. Through my multicultural practice (working with refugees, expats and humanitarian personal from divers countries)  in my therapeutic work, I pay particularly attention to the individual's cultural and social cognitive heritage in the development of psychologically problematical experiences.

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The focus of (3rd wave) CBT is to be found in the experience of the here and now - thoughts, emotions and the way of how a person acts today is key to how we are going to help him/her tomorrow. In my practice, I often use tools that help the patient develop fine tuned benevolent auto-analytic observation skills. Therapist and patient team up in an "exploration party" looking to understand and to dismantle the complex nod-juggle of words, thoughts, feelings and images, in short, the inner world of the suffering individual. Another key element in my work is to inform the patient clearly and transparently about the psychological mechanisms causing the problem and how the applied treatment method will have an impact. The patient becomes his/her own expert on his/her mind's life. However, knowing the problem and its roots, is often not enough to achieve change. Therefore and as a central core feature of CBT, I'll help the patient to apply and experience different solutions through exercises, first within the rooms of the practice, then in the outside world, first under my supervision then autonomously. 

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