Freedom is the possibility to create an effective strategy to reach our goals.

Hi, I am Cristina. 

I am a psychotherapist (HeilPrG) and business coach. My work integrates the Gestalt approach for self-regulation with my 15+ years of corporate experience in Supply Chain Management.

I create trusting spaces for self-exploration in which you can connect with your inner processes, sort them out and gain clarity for your path forward.

When you connect with your needs and desires, you can transform what no longer serves you and strengthen your resources for self-support. This will bring you closer to your goals, both professionally and privately.

I offer individual sessions and groups in English, German and Spanish.

How can I support you?

There is no need to be in a deep crisis to review how you stand in life, although it can be really helpful to get professional support when you are struggling. Especially, if you have a mental health diagnosis.

Our joint journey begins with a 30-mins free initial consultation, where we:

1) clarify your consultation reasons,
2) agree on the working setting, and
3) decide if we want to work together. 

The working setting depends on what you are looking for, it can be business coaching or psychotherapy, both in private sessions and groups.

Check the sections below for concrete information on coaching and psychotherapy, as well as the current group offers.

Business Coaching

In coaching, we work process-oriented towards a concrete goal.

Psychotherapy

In therapy, we work long-term towards strengthening your self-support.

Groups

A group offers you the opportunity to experience yourself in multiple relationships, feel connected, and benefit from the work of your peers.

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Transformation happens "not from the attempt to force change, but to engage fully with the present being" (A. Beisser)
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Why me?

I want to work with people that want to take responsibility to live the life they want. Especially, when this seems really hard.

I bring a diverse life experience into the sessions, including but not limited to...

Work-life and career development

Combining work-life and family

Relationships

Parenting and the desire to have children

Living abroad (in Germany) as an Expat

Being a woman in her 40s

My story
I am Dr. Ing. Cristina Hayden, a Gestalt psychotherapy practitioner (HeilPrG), coach and Industrial Engineer.

For the last 15+ years I've worked as a passionate Industrial Engineer in the area of Supply Chain, mainly in automotive and e-commerce. Throughout my career I’ve led many projects, optimized processes and implemented software solutions for clients. With my teams and partners, we’ve closed contracts for many millions Euros, built up and led organizations, as well as launched new services. I've had the pleasure of connecting with amazing people and building new things together. And at the same time I’ve lost contracts, struggled with difficult partners and failed to reach some of my goals. Navigating those struggles wasn’t always easy, but they inspired me to seek for professional support and explore the world of personal growth and healing. 

Teaching students in higher education is also something that I love and did for several years at OvGU Magdeburg, during my PhD. Currently, I am working towards opening up more space in my life for that and will be teaching again in the Summer Semester 2025. This time at the Berliner Hochschule für Technik in Berlin.

I am originally from Chile and have been living in Berlin since 2007. 20 years ago, I came to Germany out of curiosity during college and stayed for love. Although I never pictured myself living as an Expat, I find myself again and again deciding to be here. With all the colors that a migration process adds to life. Our twins were born in 2014, so adolescence is on its way with all the challenges and opportunities it brings to parenthood.

The shift in my professional life comes from the insight of how much joy it brings me to work with people in this intimate setting and the relevant impact this can have in our lives. The 4-years training at InKontakt Gestaltinstitut Berlin have given me tools to develop a trusting, judgement-free relationship with my clients, so they can turn inside and explore their world. I see myself as a journey companion, encouraging curiosity, courage and self-compassion with my presence. I remain connected to my passion for the business world and organizations, bringing my experience into the sessions. 

I received my license in November 2024 and I am currently starting my own practice.

Hello there!

It all starts with a conversation. If you’re interested in talking or meeting with me, just say hello!

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