My Story
In 2006, when my first child Ingrid was 3 months old, she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She passed away four days shy of 8 months old.
A year earlier, me and my husband had moved from Sweden to start our new life in Switzerland. Instead of enjoying our new country and our new baby, we found ourselves having to cope with this heartbreaking situation, far away from our support system of loving family and friends. It was devastating on so many levels, and we had no idea how we would be able to survive this enormous grief.
There was no one there to guide me through the pain, or give me hope about a future without my baby (this was before you could reach out for help on social media). At age 32, I was a bereaved mother; heartbroken, exhausted and stuck in what felt like a totally hopeless situation.
Somehow I managed to find the strength and the courage to not let the grief defeat me. I began searching for tools and methods that would help me heal my heart, and find back to feeling hopeful again.
During this journey (and two healthy children later), I also found my true purpose, which was to become the person I had so desperately been looking for during my darkest days.
I now work with the very same tools that helped me through my grieving journey. These tools and techniques were instrumental in creating a new and meaningful normal for myself and my family.
I’m now able to thrive instead of barely survive, and I feel fully present and joyful in my role as a wife and as a mother, as well as pursuing a truly fulfilling career.
How we work together
You might have experienced a loss of a person, gone through a relationship breakup, received a tough medical diagnosis (personally or for a loved one), lost your job; or feel stuck in a cluster of different life crisis issues. Whatever the crisis was that brought you to this point, I am here to guide and support you through it.
Together we will relieve feelings of stress or anxiety; release physical or emotional pain; let go of fears that are holding you back; break self sabotaging habits; learn to trust your own ability to heal yourself, both physically and emotionally; equip yourself with empowering self-help tools and techniques; create meaningful and achievable goals for your life.
I will give you the space to be seen and heard, without being judged; and provide a safe space for you to explore and clear unresolved emotions and life experiences.
You come to me because you are looking for a highly personal and tailor-made experience.
I’m not your “typical coach”, as I will also give you very practical advice on how to move forward, and provide you with resources and tools that are relevant for your unique situation. My purpose is to enable you to be more emotionally resilient even long after our work together is finished.
The very first step on this journey together with me is that we meet for a Discovery Session, where you get to know me a bit and see if the way I coach resonates with you. It’s so important that you feel that you can trust the person that is going to help you through on this journey, whether that’s me or someone else. It’s your decision.
Schedule a Discovery Session with me here.
Testimonials
I was new to EFT and thought I’d just give it a try out of curiosity. Whilst using this technique I noticed that we were resolving issues that I wasn’t aware of but that had been blocking me unconsciously. Karin is an outstanding coach – authentic, warm and has an amazing sense of timing and words. I can highly recommend her!
F.K.Skype client, Switzerland
Karin is a fantastic EFT tapping practitioner! Her genuine talent for what needs to be said and what thoughts and emotions need to be aired out is beyond astonishing. I wholeheartedly encourage you to work with Karin; she’s changed my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
H.B.Zürich, Switzerland
Karin’s bright smile and steady supportive spirit always lifted my mood and made me feel held and valued. She is a wonderful listener and helps you to believe that evolving into your true self is not only possible, but just around the corner. This is a woman who can make a significant positive impact on others and therefore on the world.
S.H.Skype Client, Switzerland
Working with Karin was a blessing! She is absolutely authentic, compassionate, inspiring and carrying coach. I felt safe to talk about my emotions and my past and all the grief I was carrying in my heart. Karin helped me to get a big picture, to be clear about what was holding me back and how to move on. I am endlessly grateful and feel blessed to have met her and worked with her!
S.T, Skype Client, Switzerland
Karin is the most empathetic and wonderful coach I know! She is warm, genuine and a truly assertive listener. She reads between the lines and sees you beyond any words. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who feels they need a change in their lives. Her positivity goes beyond the sessions and follows you into your daily life. I can’t thank her enough for her inspirational impact on my life.
H.Z, Zürich, Switzerland
Karin’s warmth, genuine care and wisdom makes her an exceptional coach who supports you on your path as you work to shed the pain of a traumatic life event to become whole again. Last May I went to Karin full of sadness and anger after my divorce. Karin helped me to channel my energies towards my own self-development, and to recognise my own resourcefulness and value as a person. Now, nine months later, I have met a wonderful man who speaks to me on so many different levels. I know that without Karin’s love and compassion throughout our coaching sessions, this would not have been possible. I can’t thank her enough.
C.T, Zürich, Switzerland
Thanks to Karin and her coaching program I managed to turn my midlife crisis around to a great life changing experience. I now feel much more balanced and happy and I worry much less about the future. It has also significantly improved the relationship with my partner and with many other people. Karin has been an amazing coach through this process and due to the combination of her methodology and great personality I have achieved so much more than I imagined being possible.
L.F, Skype client, Switzerland
Working with Karin has enabled me to find a way to talk about the loss of our unborn child and can honestly say I don’t put these feelings away anymore; they got a place in our family and with that I have found some peace.
Karin gave me ‘rest’ and gave me back ‘being myself’ – it was an intense period, however looking back our sessions have helped me to accept things the way they are and showed me that if I showed up and did what I had to do, it will all fall into place. And it did!
Our conversations together with the EFT method has helped me a lot in dealing with the loss of our unborn child; with that making space for getting- and feeling ready to start an IVF treatment. I was also getting quite overwhelmed by the fact that we were about to move to another continent, and our talks made such a difference in how to handle these situations.
I would recommend Karin to anyone who is dealing with a loss in his/her life or to people who are going through a life changing event in their lives (present or past); a divorce, dealing with death, family issues. I would describe Karin as a life coach, not just grieving, much more than that. She is a very caring person and everything she does or says comes from her heart. Next to that she is knowledgeable about the topics she talk about and the therapy she offers. I have been amazed by how well Karin felt what I needed – this is a gift she has!
M.L, Zürich, Switzerland
Certifications
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®
The Grief Recovery Institute, Stockholm Sweden
Certified EFT tapping practitioner, level 1-2
Center för Energipsykologi, Sweden
A few fun facts
I’M SWEDISH
So I offer my coaching services in Swedish, and also in English and German (with a perfect IKEA accent).
I’VE LIVED IN
Sweden, Belgium, United Kingdom and Suisse Romande (VD). I’m currently based in Zürich Switzerland, where you can see me in person for consultation but also via Skype/Zoom if you are not nearby.
I AM A REIKI MASTER
which is a gentle yet profound energy healing method. It feels like getting a deep massage but without the kneading!
I HAVE A DIPLOMA
in Hotel Management from HOSTA, Leysin, VD, Switzerland
I WAS WORKING AT LEHMAN BROTHERS
when they crashed in 2008, so I experienced the emotional devastation for the human beings working in the financial industry during this time.