About me:

I work in a trauma-sensitive, body-oriented, and resource-focused way.

My background includes training in the educational and psychological field as well as advanced training in Gestalt therapy.

My work integrates trauma-informed approaches, inspired by somatic trauma work as well as methods for stabilisation and resource activation.

My initial career path led me into the field of Education, where I developed a strong desire to support children and young people in their personal growth and the development of their full potential. A key focus of my current work is Attachment-based Parenting Counselling.

Inspired by the gentleness and authenticity of animals, I chose to pursue a path in Animal-Assisted Education.

Together with my trained therapy dog, I worked on a school dog program in both elementary and secondary schools.

For me, discovering Gestalt Therapy opened a beautiful path to express myself in a playful and creative way.
Within this protected and supportive space, I experienced how old, unresolved themes from the past can gently come to completion—and how courage and openness for something new can emerge from that process.
From the bottom of my heart, this is the space and possibility I wish to pass on to others.

Working with adolescents who have often experienced early attachment and developmental trauma awakened in me a deep desire to support people on a more profound level.

An Attachment- and Body-Oriented Approach opened up a new, mindful way of seeing the human being and continues to inspire me to accompany people in their developmental processes, creating space for new experiences and perspectives.

Education and Training

Youth and Residential Care Educator

Pedagogy and Social Work Studies
Special Education and Therapeutic Education
Psychology

Relationship-Oriented Experiential Education

Nonviolent Communication / Conflict Resolution
Resource and Potential Development

Training as a Therapy Dog Team

School Dog Programs
Animal-Assisted Education

Advanced Training as a Psychological Counselor / Personal Coach

Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology
Systemic Counseling

EMDR Education

Practical Application of Bilateral Stimulation

Professional Training in Gestalt Therapy

Body-Oriented Interventions
Creative Modalities (movement, voice, painting, music, and gestalt work)

Online Foundation Training in SEI® (Somatic Emotional Integration)

Recognizing and Healing Early Wounds and Developmental Trauma
Building Relationship and Safety with Traumatized Clients

Training by Dami Charf

Membership

Member of C-Stab – Christian Association for Mental Health

Feedback from our work together

I felt comfortable with Ms. Janssen right from the start.
She creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everything happens at eye level.
Ms. Janssen has a remarkable sensitivity for the person in front of her and works with great compassion, intuition, and mindfulness.

I especially appreciated the exercises for regulating the nervous system, and I now use them in my daily life.
Thank you for your time and guidance on my journey — I will gladly return to you in the future.
I’m happy to recommend you to my friends and acquaintances as well.

Caro Ebner

Ms. Janssen is very kind and friendly.
There is always a relaxed and calming atmosphere.

Thanks to her support, I’ve been able to reconnect with my inner centre and finally breathe more freely again.
Through our conversations, I gained new perspectives and found more and more peace within myself.

I can highly recommend her.

Sandra Robatzek

I quickly felt comfortable with Manuela Janssen.
With her loving, warm-hearted, and open nature, she created a space where I could simply feel at ease.
Her guidance sparked a lot within me.
I was surprised at how quickly she helped me find my own solution and how lasting the impact of her support has been for me.

Sara U.

Feel free to stay in touch – you can reach me anytime via email at manuelajanssen@gmx.net or as part of my trauma-informed online counselling.

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