Who Am I?

I am Karen Barnes, an alternative practitioner, hypnotherapist, manual therapist, and social worker (B.A.). I live with my husband between North Rhine-Westphalia and the Netherlands. My professional journey has been shaped by continuous learning and development – "a long and winding road," as they say.

After completing my three-year training as an alternative practitioner, I specialized in body-psychotherapeutic approaches. I completed an NGH-certified hypnotherapy training with Dirk Treusch and David Woods, became a Bowen Practitioner (ISBT certified), and learned the Emmett Technique directly from Ross Emmett. In my first practice, I combined these techniques with energy-based methods and deepened my knowledge in EFT (with Matthias Maul), EMDR, and Bach flower therapy.

To broaden my perspective on the human being as a whole, I began studying social work and completed it with a Bachelor's degree. My focus was on the organization and management of social enterprises, which prepared me for leadership positions. I gained valuable experience in the social service department of a hospital, in integration assistance for mentally ill individuals, and in inpatient elderly care – including at the management level.

Today, I work as a practitioner, consultant, guide, and therapist. My work is based on the understanding that a successful life is rooted in a "healthy" relationship with oneself and the environment. I provide my clients with a reliable and supportive framework to help them find and follow their individual path. My humanistic view of people is reflected in a client-centered approach. My work is complemented by depth psychological elements and brief therapy according to ProMPT.

Ongoing education and personal exchange are essential to me. By mid-2026, I will complete a Master's program in Psychosocial Counseling and Therapy. Additionally, I regularly participate in supervision sessions and engage in professional exchange with colleagues.

It is a pleasure for me to accompany people on their journey and to support them in living a fulfilled and authentic life.