Professional Counsellor (Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie)
Christine Wathome-Pelz

About me
I was born and grew up in Kenya before moving to Germany more than 25 years ago for studies. I have also lived in the UK and Australia.
Treatment Approach
In my work I draw from multiple psychotherapy models including cognitive-behavioural, solution-focused and values-based approaches. I view therapy as a process in which the client and the therapist work collaboratively. I am committed to providing a safe space with the potential for change to happen as clients work on the life issues they choose to address. My training in Client-Centred Therapy underpins the respectful, non-judgemental, empathic stance in my interaction with clients.
Counselling Services
Individual counselling
Couples counselling
Languages
I offer therapy in English and German. I also speak fluent Swahili.
Areas of Specialization
- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood
- Burnout
- Stress
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Bereavement and loss
- Parenting Issues
Credentials
I obtained my master`s degree in counselling (MCouns) from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. While in residence I completed my internship at Helpingminds, an organization providing counselling support to children, young people, adults and families that are affected by mental illness in Western Australia. I also hold an M.A (Magister) degree in German and English Language and Literature from the University of Bonn. I am currently training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at the INeKO Institute at the University of Cologne and Trauma Pädagogik und Fachberatung (Trauma Pedagogy and Counselling) at the Krüger Institute in Moers.
I am an accredited member of the Association for Free Psychotherapists, non-medical practitioners for Psychotherapy and Psychological Counsellors. (VFP Verband Freier Psychotherapeuten, Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie und Psychologischer Berater e.V.).
Contact Information
Phone: 02841 6000698
Rheinberger Strasse 35
47441 Moers.
info@counselling-wathome-pelz.de
Website
Counselling-wathome-pelz.de