Frequently asked questions answered
❓ General Questions
1. What is dance and movement therapy?
Dance and movement therapy is a body-oriented form of psychotherapy that integrates movement, body awareness, breathing, creative methods, and conversation.
It can help you become more aware of your own experiences, express emotions, and discover new ways of connecting with yourself—even when words alone are not enough.
🧭 Initial Consultation & Sessions
2. What happens during the initial consultation?
The free introductory call lasts about 20 minutes and takes place over the phone. It gives you the chance to get to know me, ask questions, and determine whether dance and movement therapy—and my approach—are a good fit for you.
If you decide to proceed, we will schedule an appointment for a therapeutic initial consultation lasting approximately 60–75 minutes. During this consultation, we will discuss your current situation, your concerns, and your goals. It involves more than just conversation; we will also engage in a simple, initial body- and movement-oriented exercise. This allows you to experience my working style firsthand and gives us both an initial impression of how you perceive yourself and your body.
The insights gained during this session can inform the further assessment and the structure of our work together.
3. How often and for how long do sessions take place?
An individual session lasts 50 minutes. The frequency of sessions depends on your personal situation, your needs, and what makes sense for you. Regular sessions can be helpful for exploring issues over an extended period and noticing changes.
We will discuss how often to meet and adjust the schedule as needed. The overall duration of the therapy process is also individual; there is no fixed timeframe that suits everyone.
4. What can I expect in an individual session?
An individual session is tailored specifically to you and your current situation. Depending on what is on your mind, we can work with movement, body awareness, breath, music, silence, or creative exercises. It is not about doing anything “right.”
You are free to experiment, observe, and explore whatever arises at your own pace. At the end, we take time to reflect on the experiences together and make sense of them.
🌿 Effects & Target Groups
5. Who is this for?
Dance and movement therapy can be helpful for people who wish to become more aware of themselves and their bodies, or who are addressing emotional, personal, or psychosomatic issues. It may also be a good fit if you are looking for a different approach to the issues you are facing and are curious about incorporating movement and body awareness into your personal process.
You do not need any prior dance experience. What matters is not how well you move, but your willingness to engage with yourself and new experiences.
6. What can dance and movement therapy support?
Dance and movement therapy can help you develop greater awareness of yourself and your body, and discover connections between physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts. Movement can open up new ways to express feelings, explore inner processes, and view familiar patterns from a different perspective. Depending on the issues you are addressing, this body-oriented work can help—among other things—to strengthen self-awareness and self-confidence, increase awareness of stress and tension, and discover new ways of coping with challenging situations. There is no single, universal outcome; the results of the therapy are individual and emerge through the shared process.
🛠 Practical Information
7. What should I bring to the sessions?
You do not need any prior knowledge or special materials. Comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement is helpful. The studio is equipped with everything else we need for the session.
Of course, you are welcome to bring your own mat or blanket if that makes you feel more comfortable.
8. Can I participate if I have physical limitations?
Yes. Dance and movement therapy can be individually adapted to your physical capabilities and needs. Movements and exercises can be modified, simplified, or performed while seated. If you have any physical ailments, limitations, or specific health conditions, please feel free to mention this during the initial consultation.
Together, we can determine which forms of movement are suitable for you and what we need to keep in mind.
🌱 Conclusion
9. What do I do if I want to end the therapy?
You can end the sessions at any time. If possible, I recommend a final closing session. This provides space to reflect on the process so far, summarize key experiences, and bring the sessions to a conscious close. We will decide together how to structure this final session.
🔒 Privacy & Trust
10. What happens to my personal data?
Your personal details and information from the therapeutic process are treated confidentially and are subject to professional confidentiality obligations. Personal data is processed only to the extent necessary and is protected in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. You can find further information in my privacy policy.
11. How do you ensure the quality of your work?
I completed a full-time, two-year Master’s degree in Dance and Movement Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London, and undertook internships as a dance and movement therapist during my training.
In Switzerland, I also passed the Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Art Therapy, specializing in dance and movement therapy.
I am accredited by the ErfahrungsMedizinisches Register (EMR). To maintain this accreditation, I regularly demonstrate participation in professional development and meet the relevant quality standards.
I also regularly reflect on my therapeutic work through supervision and professional exchange. I engage in continuous professional development and refine my approach based on this ongoing learning.
I am a member of the MitKunst association, where I am actively involved in the professional community.
For me, quality means regularly reflecting on my work, remaining open to new insights, and continuing to develop both professionally and personally as a therapist.