These narratives offer insight into real sessions. To protect privacy, details have been altered or stories combined.
They illustrate possible developments in therapy – not universal solutions. Every experience is unique.
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The first time I reached out to Mr Schmidt, I was struggling with an undefined sense of fear – diffuse, ever-present, difficult to grasp. Eventually, it became so overwhelming that I sought support. It was particularly unbearable in the evenings before sleep, manifesting as a heavy, painful sensation in my chest. Only later did I come to understand its meaning.
At the time, I was navigating a particularly demanding phase of my life. My days were filled with relentless pressure and high expectations, which I pushed myself to meet. At the same time, unspoken conflicts from my past weighed heavily on me, especially those related to my father. Yet at the beginning of our work together, I was unaware of any of this – all I felt was the paralysing anxiety.
Through our sessions, I began to observe this feeling in a new way. What had initially felt like an intangible discomfort gradually took on a clearer form. With the help of guided relaxation and visualisation techniques, Mr Schmidt helped me externalise and understand the emotion that had been causing me such distress.
I recognised it as a cold, metallic, rotating polygon – distant, almost menacing. It intensified when I thought of my father or felt overwhelmed. Initially, confronting this sensation was difficult. But with Mr Schmidt’s guidance, I learned to stop resisting it and instead see it as a signal from my body. In an imagery exercise, I placed it symbolically in a forest – far enough from my immediate experience to feel manageable, yet no longer completely suppressed. This distance felt reassuring.
As we explored further, I realised that this fear was attempting to communicate something essential. It was a warning, urging me to acknowledge my limits. It reminded me that my expectations of myself were too high, that I needed more protection and stability. The fear had only become unbearable because I had been trying to ignore it. It wanted to be seen and taken seriously. I stopped fighting the sensation and instead began to recognise it as valuable information.
After this experience, I felt stronger. The fear lost its oppressive quality and instead became a reflection of my inner dialogue – a faceted mirror that helped me navigate my thoughts and emotions with greater awareness. It became a guide, offering insight into boundaries, stability, and security in my life.
The therapeutic work with Mr Schmidt was transformative. It not only helped ease my anxiety but also allowed me to see it as a source of self-awareness. I feel calmer, more present, and able to move through my daily life with greater ease.
If you are struggling with persistent anxiety or inner turmoil, I encourage you to seek support. My sessions with Mr Schmidt provided me with lasting clarity – perhaps they could open new perspectives for you as well. And if you would like to discuss my experience further, Mr Schmidt would be happy to put you in touch with me.
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