About Me
Hi, I am Franziska Hunkemöller
I am a mom of two toddlers, a business owner and a licensed psychotherapist working with clients in English and German. I offer online-therapy and workshops to clients all over the world and work with many Expats. My biggest strength is my ability to recognise patterns and understand how things are inter-connected on a bigger scale. As a therapist this allows me to empower you on a deeper, structural level so that the change you experience will be lasting and transferable to all areas of your life.
Currently I am work-traveling with my Malaysian husband and our two amazing children. I’m excited to meet you!
My Story
From quite early on my teachers would label me rebellious for questioning the status quo and I am still happy to be called a rebel or social justice warrior.
I believe that many symptoms we experience are a healthy response to an unhealthy society.
I am passionate about gender equality and mental health because I believe they are deeply intertwined and love supporting women to find their own way to take up space.
Why do I want you to take up space? Because I truly believe that we can change the world if we have more value-led women and people from the LGBTQ community taking up space with confidence. Whether that space is your house and the way you parent or whether it is a conference room where the next projects are planned. It all counts.
“It actually doesn't take much to be considered a difficult woman. That's why there are so many of us.”
— Jane Goodall
How I work
“In my approach I emphasise the balance between creating awareness around your patterns AND coming up with practical tools and strategies to work on your challenges.”
My approach is integrative. This means that I pull methods from different schools of psychotherapy and not just one. This allows me to use a wide range of methods and tailor the therapy to your unique situation and personality.
My methodology includes conversational therapy, role play, imagination, experiments, ego-states and many methods from trauma therapy. If this doesn’t mean much to you that’s ok. Therapy is something most people never experience before their first appointment. If you choose to work with me, we will figure out which methods you feel comfortable with and help you the most. I am here to support you.
My education includes a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Psychology and 4 years of studying Psychotherapy. I am trained in systemic therapy with an integrative approach and a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition I have further education in trauma pedagogy and working with women who experienced sexual violence.
Live your life on your terms and show up in all the spaces you want to be in with confidence.
Education & Experience
Work experience
Since 2022 I opened my own practice Maratree Therapy, Psychotherapist
2019 - 2021 Zippmed in Dietikon, Psychotherapist
2019 - 2021 ZKJF in Frauenfeld, Psychotherapist
2017 - 2019 BrainArc in Zurich, Psychologist
Education
2016 to 2021 MAS for systemic, integrative Psychotherapy at the ZHAW
2008 to 2016 Bachelor and Master Degree in Psychology at the University of Zurich
Further Education
2013 One year training in Trauma Pedagogy, Basel
2013 Training course for counseling female survivors of sexual assault, Zurich