Understanding and Treating Psychosomatic Disorders

Psychosomatic disorders can manifest in many different ways—in the body, in thoughts, or in behavior.
They are often an expression of experiences that could not be fully processed.

Gestalt therapeutic psychotherapy is particularly suitable for people who have had distressing experiences and continue to feel their effects to this day.

These include, among others:

  • emotional and physical abuse
    (e.g. sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse)
  • experiences with addiction or codependency
    (e.g. substance abuse)
  • psychological, emotional, or physical violence
    (e.g. bullying, domestic violence)
  • persistent fatigue, exhaustion, and depressive symptoms
    (e.g. burnout, depression, chronic fatigue)
  • disturbances in health-related behavior
    (e.g. eating or sleep disorders)
  • difficulties with identity and self-image
    (e.g. borderline structures or questions of identity)
  • attention or memory difficulties
    (e.g. ADHD, learning difficulties)

It is important to me that those affected realize:
You are not alone.

Many people experience themselves for a long time as overwhelmed or helpless.
An essential part of therapy is to move beyond this experience—and gradually return to an active, self-determined role.

This does not mean having to “function,” but rather gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, becoming aware of your own needs, and developing new possibilities for action.

In this way, greater stability, clarity, and quality of life can emerge.

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Psychosomatic symptoms are therefore often meaningful expressions of inner processes that seek attention and understanding.

If you are experiencing psychosomatic symptoms, individual psychotherapeutic support can be helpful.