Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.  ― Rumi

Helping people reawaken their joy in work and life.

Anja von DessauerAnja von Dessauer is a life coach and psychologist with a deep passion for spiritual exploration. She's lived amongst the vibrant cultures of South America and Africa, embraced the cultural diversity of Europe, and has experienced life in both abundance and scarcity. These diverse life experiences have shaped her unique and broad perspective. Anja carries a playful spirit, contagious laughter, and a profound love for connecting with nature, animals, and people.

For over a decade, Anja has been integrating traditional psychology with spiritual practices in her coaching. She is committed to helping individuals lead more genuine, confident, and satisfying lives. Her coaching style is a reflection of her personality—light-hearted yet dedicated to profound personal growth. Just as Rumi suggests, Anja believes there are countless ways to discover joy and beauty in life.

Let's be serious

Why so serious? In Anja's view, being playful is key. It's a gateway to a deeper state of presence and authenticity. When we play, we return to the natural state of spontaneity and joy we had as children, unburdened by societal expectations or self-imposed limitations.

This is more than just fun and games—being playful is a profound spiritual practice. It's a return to our true, unconditioned self, fully engaged in the 'here and now'. By surrendering to play, we open ourselves to surprise, accept uncertainty, and embrace the unknown. It's a reminder that we are part of a bigger picture, a larger flow of life, where unpredictability is not a threat but a source of joy and growth.

How I can help

In my years as a coach, I've found that everyone's journey to personal growth is unique—there is no one-size-fits-all solution. I work closely with you to tailor a path that aligns with your personal goals, aspirations, and challenges.

Drawing from traditional psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, spiritual practices like Reiki and meditation, and transformative techniques like breathwork, I weave together a holistic approach. This allows us to address not only the surface-level symptoms you might be experiencing, like stress or dissatisfaction, but also the deeper, root causes.

I believe that true change comes from a place of understanding and compassion towards ourselves. Therefore, our work together will often involve learning to listen deeply to your own needs and emotions, and to respond with kindness rather than judgement.

Through our sessions, you can expect to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, improved resilience to life's ups and downs, and a clearer vision of your path ahead. Ultimately, my goal is to guide you towards leading a more authentic, confident, and joyful life.

Remember, the journey to self-discovery and growth is not always easy, but with a playful spirit, it can certainly be an adventure filled with joy and profound personal growth.

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The way you listened and the time you took in each session made me feel really comfortable and ready to talk about more difficult topics.
― Carlo

Within moments Anja was able to very easily create a space that felt very safe and easy for me to be my genuine self. Anja was able to help me get to so many different breakthroughs that continued on for days and days even after our one on one conversation.
― Natalia

With your help I discovered how to deal with my anxiety so I could finally do all those things I wanted to do, but couldn't because of it.
― Vale

Play is the highest form of research.
― Albert Einstein