Trauma-sensitive talk therapy – recognizing stressors, calming the system, holistic healing

In my practice, I always view health from a holistic perspective. Physical complaints often arise from an intertwining of emotional, neurological, and biochemical processes. Functional medicine in particular has repeatedly shown that unprocessed stressors, early childhood stress, or traumatic experiences have a massive impact on the immune system—often without the person affected being aware of it.

When the body sends symptoms, the cause often lies deeper

Many of my patients come to me with diffuse complaints that, at first glance, have no clear physical cause:

• Chronic exhaustion & fatigue
• Digestive problems & irritable bowel syndrome
• Sleep disorders
• Hormonal imbalances
• Persistent pain without a clear cause

During the initial consultation and detailed medical history, stressors from the past often emerge:

• Childhood trauma or emotional neglect
• High psychosocial pressure in the present (work, family, relationships)
• Unresolved experiences or stressful phases of life
• Self-esteem issues, anxiety disorders, or emotional overload

These factors unconsciously influence how we perceive ourselves, deal with stress, and react to our environment. They keep our nervous system in a chronic state of alert—even when there is no apparent acute stress.

The connection between trauma, stress, and physical health

Unprocessed stressors not only put strain on the psyche, but also on the immune system, metabolism, and hormone balance. The CRH axis (corticotropin-releasing hormone axis) plays a key role in this:

🔸 Chronic stress & trauma activation → Activates the CRH axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
🔸 Excess cortisol & adrenaline → Leads to persistent internal tension, inflammatory reactions & sleep disorders
🔸 Increased nutrient consumption → Magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids & antioxidants are consumed at an increased rate
🔸 Immune system & intestinal flora are weakened → Increases susceptibility to chronic diseases, allergies & autoimmune reactions

Physical symptoms such as loss of energy, chronic tension, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, or inflammation are often direct consequences of this persistent internal state of alertness.

Trauma-sensitive support – understanding stressors & finding lasting solutions

Thanks to my training in neurosystemic integration (according to Verena König), I offer my patients a gentle but profound way to recognize, understand, and carefully work through emotional burdens and old stress patterns.

🔹 Recognizing what really causes stress – Together we uncover hidden stressors and unconscious patterns
🔹 Regulation of the nervous system – Exercises to calm the body & process stress
🔹 Integration and stabilization – Gentle steps to dissolve old defense mechanisms
🔹 Connection between body & emotions – Emotional processes affect the body, and vice versa

I do not view trauma-sensitive work as separate from functional medicine, but rather as an indispensable part of a holistic approach to health. Because: A body that is permanently in stress mode cannot heal.

Holistic approach: Body & emotions in harmony

However, I never forget the physical level. My approach always remains individual, because not every person needs the same therapeutic steps. That’s why I combine functional medicine with a psychoneuroimmunological approach and look at what your body and your system really need right now.

• Biochemical support: If necessary, I accompany the emotional work with targeted nutritional therapy (magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3, antioxidants) to support the nervous system.
• Laboratory diagnostics: If the body is already impaired by chronic stress (e.g., hormonal imbalances, inflammation, mitochondrial weakness), we take a targeted approach.
• Individual support: We only go as far as you feel safe – trauma-sensitive work is done at your pace.

Conclusion: Health begins with the regulation of the nervous system

If chronic stress, trauma, or emotional distress are having a lasting effect on your health, it is important to calm the entire system—not only physically, but also emotionally.

Through trauma-sensitive talk therapy combined with functional medicine, I support you in gently breaking old patterns and finally giving your body the rest it needs to heal.

Make an appointment – for a path to greater inner stability, physical well-being, and long-term health.