{"id":20,"date":"2023-09-26T08:33:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T08:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:10:02","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lrhmnwtz-6c1668111e0ea7b435c280d9f9d5e9e7 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-20'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column 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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lqzbqt3c-a809083fd6fc8138ea964544018e8c76 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:21px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lqzbqt3c-a809083fd6fc8138ea964544018e8c76 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lqzbqt3c-a809083fd6fc8138ea964544018e8c76 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why I Became a Psychotherapist<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lqzbr58l-71ae31d2811b812b0b20e9d7f5eff829\">\n#top 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itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I became a psychotherapist because I&#8217;ve always been interested in mental health and personal growth. Helping others has been a deep passion of mine.<\/p>\n<p>My journey started with a simple question: Why are some people resilient in the face of challenges and able to cultivate fulfilling relationships, while others struggle to reach their full potential? This curiosity led me to choose this profession.<\/p>\n<p>As a psychotherapist, I help people find their strengths and deal with life&#8217;s challenges. I provide a safe space for them to talk about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Empathy is at the heart of my practice, and my goal is to empower people to enhance their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, I&#8217;ve witnessed the transformative power of therapy. It\u2019s truly beautiful being a witness to these evolutions, as people gain deeper insights into themselves, improve their relationships, and rediscover the joy of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zzp0-b96b32edfe8395a340066afd7f01723c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-zzp0-b96b32edfe8395a340066afd7f01723c{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-zzp0-b96b32edfe8395a340066afd7f01723c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-r0s0-e21f12ba510a0c51391c85e6caec4273\">\n.avia-image-container.av-r0s0-e21f12ba510a0c51391c85e6caec4273{\nz-index:0;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-r0s0-e21f12ba510a0c51391c85e6caec4273 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-r0s0-e21f12ba510a0c51391c85e6caec4273 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 990px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-r0s0-e21f12ba510a0c51391c85e6caec4273{\nz-index:0;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-r0s0-e21f12ba510a0c51391c85e6caec4273 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  av-custom-positioned'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-195 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-195 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tugce-koker-2.jpg\" alt='' title='tugce-koker-2'  height=\"824\" width=\"1239\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tugce-koker-2.jpg 1239w, https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tugce-koker-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tugce-koker-2-1030x685.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tugce-koker-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tugce-koker-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/koekerpsychotherapie.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tugce-koker-2-705x469.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1239px) 100vw, 1239px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-ewo-b02f37fea5eb8566f15f5076fc3e0ef5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic fade-in-up  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lqzc3s92-6616e68943f24db3f3c77d9b4c04e2e5\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lqzc3s92-6616e68943f24db3f3c77d9b4c04e2e5{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lqzc3s92-6616e68943f24db3f3c77d9b4c04e2e5 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-los8ojiw-db972d4c3c3aa85a20047250947e4cfd\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-los8ojiw-db972d4c3c3aa85a20047250947e4cfd .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 990px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-los8ojiw-db972d4c3c3aa85a20047250947e4cfd .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:17px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-los8ojiw-db972d4c3c3aa85a20047250947e4cfd .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-los8ojiw-db972d4c3c3aa85a20047250947e4cfd .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-los8ojiw-db972d4c3c3aa85a20047250947e4cfd .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-los8ojiw-db972d4c3c3aa85a20047250947e4cfd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>After high school, I earned both a bachelor&#8217;s and a master&#8217;s degree in psychology at the University of Bremen. Following my academic journey, I completed intensive training at the Institute for Psychotherapeutic Education and Training (IPAW) associated with the Hannover Medical School (MHH), specializing in psychodynamic therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Today, I&#8217;m a psychodynamic therapist with a medical license and a wealth of experience. I\u2019m \u00a0running my own practice in the heart of Hannover\u2019s city center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-lrhmo41n-183a01a5163e3100793a537220a40546 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-20'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6prvg-83c5b243b9f04af0a22df7f48524f4cb av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic fade-in-up  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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.avia_textblock{\nfont-size:17px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 990px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3wm7g-d52e379659c758b7da626925103e635f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3wm7g-d52e379659c758b7da626925103e635f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3wm7g-d52e379659c758b7da626925103e635f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3wm7g-d52e379659c758b7da626925103e635f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:13px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3wm7g-d52e379659c758b7da626925103e635f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I became a psychotherapist because I&#8217;ve always been interested 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