Specialist psychological care and mind–body health consultation for physical symptoms, cardiovascular health, diabetes and chronic illness. Informed by clinical experience and research I actively contribute to.
I am a clinical psychologist, researcher and lecturer at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where my work brings together psychological care and research into mind–body health.
My research and clinical interests focus on cardiovascular health, diabetes, persistent physical symptoms and adjustment to chronic illness. I approach physical symptoms through their medical, psychological and behavioural dimensions, always considering the individual behind the symptoms.
Explore selected research →Heart-related anxiety, palpitations, blood-pressure concerns and psychological adjustment to cardiovascular disease.
Explore this area →Diabetes distress, glucose-monitoring anxiety, psychological adjustment, metabolic health concerns and living with chronic conditions.
Explore this area →Bodily vigilance, recurring symptoms, fear of serious illness and the cycle of anxiety, reassurance and avoidance.
Explore this area →Psychological adjustment, uncertainty and the emotional burden of managing a long-term condition.
Explore this area →Some private or international health insurance policies may reimburse eligible psychotherapy. Coverage depends on your policy and may differ for consultation services. Please check with your insurer. Invoices are available. Read the insurance guide →
For a complete publication record, view my PubMed publications →
Why reassurance does not always resolve fear of heart sensations.
Read article →The psychological burden of monitoring glucose and living with diabetes.
Read article →What to check before seeking reimbursement for online care.
Read article →On the psychological impact of physical illness, and the concrete ways that addressing it can matter for physical health.
Read perspective →How ongoing stress can influence physical health.
Read perspective →On persistent physical symptoms, what tests can and cannot tell us, and what actually helps.
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