Professional Background and Approach
For the past 15 years, I have been researching and working at the intersection of mindfulness, psychology, and contemplative spirituality. My journey began with a degree in Buddhist Studies, which gave me a deep understanding of the wisdom traditions of South Asia and Tibet. Further training in Western psychology and trauma-informed approaches led me to an integrative way of working that opens up the full potential of inner exploration.
I have completed training in mindfulness-based approaches such as MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion), and Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly, alongside further training in transpersonal psychology and holotropic breathwork. I am particularly interested in how spiritual experience, processes of consciousness, and psychological integration can come into dialogue – especially where the traditional paths reach their limits.
At the same time, I began clinical training in the psychosocial field and worked for several years as a counsellor for people with mental health challenges and as a research assistant at the Oxford Mindfulness Center. These experiences continue to shape my work today, informing my awareness of the complexity of human experience, and the need for safety, grounding and respect in the process.
International Collaboration and Research
Another highlight of my journey has been international collaboration: as a translator and interpreter, I have supported contemporary and traditional teachers and mediated mindfulness-based programs between English and German-speaking contexts. This has led to my own formats and translations, including the introduction of Effortless Mindfulness to the German-speaking world.
I am currently developing university curricula in mindfulness and health care, and researching the connection between ancient wisdom, Western psychology, and modern neuroscience. I keep returning to the question: How can personal and spiritual development be authentic, wholesome, and transformative?
In my work, whether one-on-one or in groups, I create space for people who are at turning points in their lives, who want to integrate spiritual experiences, or who are looking for new ways to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is open-minded, attuned, and grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique process.
Personal Path and Practice
My work is nourished not only by my training and expertise, but also by my personal experiences: I am the father of an adult daughter, a cancer survivor, and someone who has gone through a divorce – formative periods of loss, transformation, and renewal that infuse my work with compassion and clarity.
I also draw on extensive personal experience in contemplative practice, somatic work, and therapeutic group processes. These paths of inner exploration have shaped my conviction in the possibility of healing, integration, and growth – and in the strength of our shared humanity.