You’re not too much or too complicated – here’s your space to just be you.
Do you want to let go of self-doubt, overthinking, and inner tension? As a psychologist M.Sc., I work 1:1 with neurodiverse individuals and self-employed people who are tired of masking and keeping it together—so that the knot in your stomach can turn back into inner calm.
You’re not too much or too complicated – here’s your space to just be you.
Do you want to let go of self-doubt, overthinking, and inner tension? As a psychologist M.Sc., I work 1:1 with neurodiverse individuals and self-employed people who are tired of masking and keeping it together—so that the knot in your stomach can turn back into inner calm.
(Message Workshop Participant)
Hi! I’m Melanie, a psychologist M.Sc., neurodiverse myself and used to doubt me for a long time, too…
As a gifted woman, I’ve often felt like an alien in this world. As if I didn’t really fit in anywhere. On top of that, my mind was almost always racing; I constantly felt under pressure and second-guessed myself.
Somehow, I managed to find my way through it on my own. Over time, I found a way to feel calm again in both my mind AND body and to walk my path with clarity and self-confidence. Later on, I was also supported by coaches, somatic specialists, and a psychologist. But I wish I’d had someone by my side from the very beginning—someone who was genuinely interested in me. Because sometimes it just feels good when someone isn’t afraid of big emotions, asks into them and warmly says…
You and what you’re feeling are completely valid. Let’s sit with it together!
Personally, that would have taken a huge weight off my shoulders. Taken away, the burden of feeling like a “problem” and of being “wrong.” To feel freer and lighter again. I felt this difference profoundly when I was no longer alone with my issues. You can read up on a lot of things and get a lot of theory—but my experience shows that some challenges are easier to overcome when you have someone who supports you and makes you feel seen. And who can hold a safe space where you’re allowed to grow.
If this is exactly the kind of open, non-judgmental conversation you’re looking for, let’s talk—no strings attached!
I can offer support in the following areas: giftedness, neurodiversity (such as ADHD and high-functioning autism), personal development for self-employed people, and leaders, attachment and relationship issues, and building self-confidence and self-acceptance. I regularly participate in professional development courses on these topics.
My approach is integrative and draws primarily on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based methods, as well as my additional training in yoga therapy and my own personal experiences. I have combined all these aspects into a single approach: My Glow Loop, which also forms the core of my entire practice 👇
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS? – COMMON TOPICS IN ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS FOR GIFTED AND SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS
This might sound familiar:
let’s enter your Glow Loop
Instead of “functioning without limits”, finally be yourself again:
Get Clear! Get to know yourself again.
Before you take the plunge, you need clarity: What’s going on in your mind and heart right now? What are you thinking, feeling, and needing?
The key here is to simply observe, rather than analyze yet again.
Lead yourself – You already have everything inside you. Everything you need and want to be.
Once you have clarity, you can learn to take back control of your life. Because, honestly: you’re the only one who can do that.
In this step you will usually begin to realize where you need to start in order to make a real difference. Moving away from “This is just happening to me” and toward “I’m now actively there for MYSELF”!
Own it! you are worth it.
Without ownership, clarity and self-direction remain nothing more than nice ideas. To make your courageous self a reality, it is important to learn to stand by yourself!
This is also very much about accepting yourself and the way things are—while at the same time approaching the process with joy.
Walk it – live your desired live.
And then? Do it, do it, do it! Dare to live the life you want to live in a safe environment step by step. Because that’s the most important way to build lasting self-confidence:
New experiences = New evidence for your nervous system: “I am safe.” Usually, that is how courage is learnt and new healthy habits can grow to last in your daily life.
Important: It doesn’t have to be “perfect” right away. It’s a process that usually becomes more natural over time and needs to be allowed to unfold. Positive results usually develop as you keep putting it into practice.
It’s about learning to sense your body’s signals more clearly over time and knowing WHERE to step in when things start to feel unstable again. The goal is to develop a sense of self-efficacy and, with it, regain confidence in yourself. Experience shows that this also helps reduce stress and anxiety over time.
→ In one-on-one sessions, I’ll personally guide you on your journey. Intensive, tailored to you, and closely aligned with your life.
Stop trying to please everyone – allow yourself to fully accept yourself!
Learn to show your true self without fear of criticism or rejection. Be authentic, no matter what others think.
Finally say what you really want!
Stop hiding your wishes – find the strength to communicate honestly, even if you know that it could be received negatively.
Learn to say no – set boundaries without feeling guilty.
Strengthen your ability to set yourself apart and stand up for yourself with confidence.
Making courageous decisions – embracing change.
Free yourself from the fear of making mistakes and take the next step towards your personal growth.
You don’t have to be perfect.
Become the best version of yourself by accepting yourself as you are – with all your strengths and weaknesses.
It took me many years to understand:
The most important person in my life is myself.
Today, my first priority is me – and I stand by that and courageously go only one way: my way. Does that resonate with you? Find out more about me here:
Live YOUR life. Grandma Hildegard may not have always liked it, but what the heck – she had her own, she doesn’t need yours.
Remember: you are you. Not Grandma Hildegard.
What might change for you?
Gifted and self-employed women who work with me report, among other things:
Disclaimer: Psychological support is an individual process —what your journey looks like depends on you and the challenges you’re facing 😊
Sustainable change takes time. Deeply rooted beliefs cannot simply be removed “quickly” – that’s just the way it is. With me, there is no such thing as “do this one thing and your problem will never return!” nor is there such a thing as a “one-size-fits-all approach.” Learn more about my packages and individual offers in an initial empowerment call. I look forward to hearing from you! Click the button to secure a no-obligation appointment 👇
What people say about working with me…
Working with Melanie has really helped me bring more clarity and structure back into my challenging daily work routine. With Melanie’s support, I’ve learned strategies for setting better priorities and not getting constantly bogged down in a thousand to-dos. With her guidance, I’ve started planning my days more realistically and focusing on the two essential things that really matter each day. This has greatly improved my time management and helped me work with greater focus while feeling more relaxed at the same time. Her approach to coaching was also particularly valuable to me: she wasn’t just strategic and clear, but also an incredibly motivating cheerleader. Melanie noticed and celebrated even the smallest steps of progress. That helped me take action, stay the course, and regain confidence in my own work rhythm. With her, I felt truly understood and supported, while at the same time receiving honest advice. I can wholeheartedly recommend Melanie’s services!
Together with Melanie, I was able to change my perspective during the last five coaching sessions. She helped me to see myself from a positive perspective again and to become aware of my strengths and abilities. At the beginning of the coaching sessions, my thought patterns were characterized by insecurity and thoughts such as “Am I good enough?” and “Can I really do this?”.
I was not only insecure on the outside, but above all on the inside. With her empathetic and cheerful manner, Melanie made me feel immediately comfortable in the coaching sessions with her. Together, we questioned, uncovered, and dissolved old beliefs. I was able to conclude my last coaching session with the sentence, “I am at home within myself.”
She helped me to regain inner stability, to trust myself, and to reflect that self-confidence outwardly. I wholeheartedly recommend working with her.
In autumn 2024 I came across some of Melanie’s posts & was immediately impressed by her warm manner. Sometimes all it takes is an honest laugh. After taking part in a webinar, I decided to embark on a journey with Melanie and take the plunge. She accompanied me with a lot of compassion & dedication. I learnt to better understand my needs, my emotions and ultimately myself. It’s not so bad if you don’t know how to do that. You can learn it. And it’s even really fun. Because there comes a point when the first successes become visible and you could burst with joy. Melanie authentically lives what she teaches. The communication outside of our sessions has also strengthened me & helped me to build trust. Her radiance & courage inspire me. I am grateful that Melanie shares her experiences and talents with us & gives us the opportunity to discover our superpower.
Melanie has helped me to be more aware of my boundaries and to consciously say ‘no’ when I need to. Thanks to her, I now listen more clearly to my thoughts and move forward courageously instead of slowing myself down.
As a perfectionist, it was liberating to talk to Melanie about the constant pressure to judge myself. Now I say more often: I am proud of what I am and what I have achieved. Melanie has shown me that the answers are already within me and that I can trust my inner voice more.
Her inspiration has also made me really want to do my morning journaling again. It helps me to organise my thoughts. I now also have little notes on my computer that remind me how valuable I am – as a mum, a person and a writer. Thank you, Melanie, for encouraging me to go my own way with confidence! 🙂
Although I have already dealt extensively with the topic of setting boundaries as a coach, Melanie’s course “Authentically You” gave me new and valuable insights.
Especially for highly sensitive and empathetic people—like many of my clients—it is so important to say no lovingly and take your own needs seriously.
With her warm, clear manner, Melanie created a space where genuine trust could develop. The combination of three live group coaching sessions, a personal one-on-one session, and the supporting materials and videos was perfectly balanced and inspiring.
I am very happy that I was able to gain so much, not only for myself but also for my work as a coach. Thank you so much, Melanie!
Your way of working and speaking picked me up immediately. There was this immediate feeling: this is the right place for me.
Before we started working together, I kept having thoughts and feelings that conflicted with each other. My mind said one thing, my intuition another. Now both are sitting at the same table.
Wishes and goals that had been hidden for a long time also came up and I realised one of them straight away. I’m already looking forward to the month of sun, wind and sea!
What helped me in particular? Your way of asking questions, your instinct for what to ask and how to ask it, really hit the spot for me.
I was very fortunate to have Melanie as a colleague for 18 months—and she enriched our team in a truly wonderful way. […]
Melanie has a keen sense for people and processes. Especially when preparing and leading a workshop, she demonstrated how she combines strategic thinking, clear communication, and genuine enthusiasm. This was not only inspiring but also noticeably helped us grow as a team. Working as a coach is simply the perfect fit for her. She brings passion, clarity, and a genuine interest in people—along with the ability to inspire them to take action. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her and look forward to seeing where her journey takes her.I am very grateful to have met Melanie! She does such important work in helping women to move away from ‘people pleasing’ and stand up for their needs and boundaries. The personal conversation with her reflected exactly what I was immediately inspired by in her contributions here: an incredible amount of empathy, paired with a twinkle in her eye and a huge portion of joy and positive energy that is immediately infectious. I can also highly recommend her People Pleasing Quiz!
I’ve already had several calls with Melanie and can recommend her to anyone who simply wants to get more clarity about themselves and their own needs. The vibe was just right, so everything was very familiar, humorous and super pleasant! Absolute recommendation, but see for yourself and just book a call with her 😊
Thank you for the “upcycling your narrative” workshop. I could learn something (about myself) and as a serial activity organiser myself I felt secure at all times through the professional way you lead through it. So I hope you organise even more amazing activities in the future. And do you know what is even more incredible? You delivered all the content while still giving off a warm, caring vibe! Thank you and all the best to you!
Your Workshops were amazing, I really really appreciated them. Thank you for being vulnerable there. I briefly said thanks earlier, but I really really want to thank you again for the activity. I feel like I’ve just taken a giant step towards being nicer to my teenage self and to my present self.
Thank you very much, I feel your workshop has helped me a lot. I’m not just saying words, last camp days were much better since I’ve had more “I am enough vibes”
What people say about working with me…
[…] With Melanie’s support, I’ve learned strategies for setting better priorities and not getting constantly bogged down in a thousand to-dos. With her guidance, I’ve started planning my days more realistically and focusing on the two essential things that really matter each day. This has greatly improved my time management and helped me work with greater focus while feeling more relaxed at the same time. […] She wasn’t just strategic and clear, but also an incredibly motivating cheerleader. Melanie noticed and celebrated even the smallest steps of progress. That helped me take action, stay the course, and regain confidence in my own work rhythm. With her, I felt truly understood and supported, while at the same time receiving honest advice. I can wholeheartedly recommend Melanie’s services!
[…] She accompanied me with a lot of compassion & dedication. I have learnt to understand my needs, my emotions and ultimately myself better. It’s not so bad if you don’t know how to do that. You can learn it. And it’s even really fun. Because at some point there comes a point where the first successes become visible & you could burst with joy. […] The communication outside of our sessions has also strengthened me & helped me build confidence. Her radiance & courage inspire me. I am grateful that Melanie shares her experiences and talents with us & gives us the opportunity to discover our superpower.
[…] She helped me to see myself from a positive perspective again and to become aware of my strengths and abilities. At the beginning of the coaching sessions, my thought patterns were dominated by uncertainty and thoughts such as “Am I good enough?” and “Can I really do this?”.
[…] Together, we questioned, uncovered, and dissolved old beliefs. I was able to conclude my last coaching session with the sentence, “I am at home within myself.”
She helped me regain inner stability, trust myself, and reflect that self-confidence outwardly. I wholeheartedly recommend working with her.Your way of working and speaking picked me up immediately. There was this immediate feeling: this is the right place for me.
Before we started working together, I kept having thoughts and feelings that conflicted with each other. My mind said one thing, my intuition another. Now both are sitting at the same table.
Wishes and goals that had been hidden for a long time also came up and I realised one of them straight away. I’m already looking forward to the month of sun, wind and sea!
What helped me in particular? Your way of asking questions, your instinct for what to ask and how to ask it, really hit the spot for me.Melanie has helped me to be more aware of my boundaries and to consciously say ‘no’ when I need to. […] Now I say more often: I am proud of who I am and what I have achieved. Melanie has shown me that the answers are already inside me and that I can trust my inner voice more.
[…] Thank you, Melanie, for encouraging me to walk my path with self-confidence! 🙂Although I have already dealt extensively with the topic of setting boundaries as a coach, Melanie’s course “Authentically You” gave me new and valuable insights.
[…] With her warm and clear manner, Melanie created a space where genuine trust could develop. […]
I am very happy that I was able to gain so much, not only for myself but also for my work as a coach. Thank you very much, Melanie!I am very grateful to have met Melanie! She does such important work in helping women move away from ‘people pleasing’ and stand up for their needs and boundaries. […] An incredible amount of empathy, coupled with a twinkle in her eye and a huge dose of joy and positive energy that is immediately infectious. […]
I’ve already had several calls with Melanie and can recommend her to anyone who simply wants to get more clarity about themselves and their own needs. […] An absolute recommendation, but see for yourself and simply book a call with her 😊
Thank you for the “upcycling your narrative” workshop. I could learn something (about myself) […] You delivered all the content while still giving off a warm, caring vibe! Thank you and all the best to you!
Your Workshops were amazing, I really really appreciated them. Thank you for being vulnerable there. […] I feel like I’ve just taken a giant step towards being nicer to my teenage self and to my present self.
Thank you very much, I feel your workshop has helped me a lot. I’m not just saying words, last camp days were much better since I’ve had more “I am enough vibes”
My certifications and training:
- Master of Science in Psychology
- Therapeutic Method Training (Gifted Institute, Denmark)
- Certified Consultant in Giftedness and High Giftedness (see below)
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
- Yoga for Anxiety and Trauma-Informed Yoga
- Training in autism (e.g., TEACCH, Trauma and Autism)
- ID37 Master
For more information, visit my LinkedIn page.
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