My name is Sascha and I am originally from Germany. My wife and I came to New Zealand in 2005 to stay for a 12-month period. Over 19 years later we are still here, and we call New Zealand home. Our Family has grown over time, and we now have 2 daughters, a dog and my father-in-law from Germany living under one roof.
Back in Germany, I studied Social Work and Sport Science. I worked with children and teenagers in different settings and offered physical activity sessions to people with mental health difficulties.
In New Zealand, I trained at Ashburn Clinic to be a Psychotherapist and, after finishing the three years of training as well as working for different organizations, I eventually worked at Ashburn Clinic as a registered Psychotherapist for over 9 years.
We, as a family, recently spend 22 months back in Germany to look after ailing family members. I worked there as a social worker with people from different cultures.
I am looking forward to being a member of the community, to offer my skills and expertise and to learn from the people I meet and work with.
I will endeavor to create a welcoming, warm and respectful atmosphere in which people will feel safe to share whatever it is they want to share. I am not the expert that has the answers but rather someone who will be listening and inquiring to lead people towards the path of healing and to walk with them on the, sometimes rugged, path of change.
