Hi, I'm Svenja

My Background

I was born in New Jersey to a German father and Belgian mother and grew up speaking English, German, and French. Living between cultures taught me how context matters and that there is no one size fits all.

My Professional Journey

After living in France, I studied psychology in Germany and worked as a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. For over 15 years, I helped people untangle unhelpful patterns and build steadier ways of moving through life.

In 2021, I relocated to Seattle and transitioned into coaching, bringing the same depth of understanding and systematic approach into a more flexible, collaborative format.

My Coaching Style

I pay attention to the details others might miss. I don’t flinch at hard stories or judge what you choose to share. My role is to help you focus on what matters and support you as you move forward in your own way.

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Services

I don’t hand out one-size-fits-all advice. Together we take a close look at the patterns that leave you stuck, then test practical strategies that actually hold up in real life. Coaching with me is less about quick fixes and more about building tools you can lean on when things get rough.

Performance Without Burnout
Work at a high level without running yourself into the ground. Whether you’re juggling endless deadlines, training for a competition, or preparing for a big presentation, we’ll develop mental strategies and sustainable habits that let you perform at your best while protecting your energy.

Working with Your Inner World
If your inner critic won’t shut up, if emotions hit like a tidal wave, or if you’re harder on yourself than anyone else ever would be, this is where we focus. You’ll learn ways to steady your reactions, treat yourself with more fairness, and stop old patterns from running the show.

Clearer Boundaries & Communication
Say what you need without guilt and set limits without second-guessing yourself. If you avoid hard conversations, feel walked over at work or at home, or struggle to advocate for yourself, we’ll build skills that make you more direct and confident while staying true to your values.

Navigating Life Changes
New city, new career, new relationship — or the end of one. Big transitions can leave you feeling unmoored. Coaching gives you a steady space to sort through what’s shifting, decide what really matters, and chart a way forward with more confidence.

Every client’s path looks different, but the goal is always the same: finding steadier ground so you can move forward with clarity.

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Akeso Coaching provides coaching services, not clinical psychotherapy.

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