Scope of Intervention

With whom do I work?

In principle, I work with:

- individuals with dependency patterns,

- people closely connected to them (partners, family, friends),

- and, selectively, organisations and leaders dealing with such constellations.

However, not every configuration makes sense for targeted work at every moment. This page explains where and how interventions can be meaningful – and where other forms of support may be more appropriate.

1. Working with multiple involved parties

Sometimes, several people from the same system contact me:

- one or more affected individuals,

- partners or family members,

- occasionally colleagues or leaders.

In such cases, we need to be very clear:

- Are we working towards a shared overarching goal?

(e.g. stabilising a family system, navigating a separation with integrity, creating functional structures in a team)

- Or are people approaching me asynchronously and independently, without shared objectives?

Parallel, uncoordinated work with multiple parties can:

- create unrealistic expectations,

- generate conflicts of loyalty and confidentiality,

- and dilute effectiveness.

Therefore:

- I am open to working with several involved parties,

- but only on the basis of transparent agreementsabout goals, boundaries, and information flow.

Where such clarity is not possible, I may recommend:

- focusing first on one person or subgroup,

- involving others later,

- or referring to other professionals.

2. Children and adolescents

Children and adolescents are often heavily affected by dependency systems.

However:

- they are notmy primary field of work,

- and I do notoffer child or adolescent integration.

What I can do:

- support parents and guardians in understanding the dynamics,

- help them clarify what kind of professional support is appropriate,

- and, where possible, point them toward suitable resources or institutions.

The wellbeing and protection of minors require specialised frameworks.

I take this seriously and will always prioritise appropriate professional contexts over my own involvement.

3. Workplace, executives, public figures

Dependency does not stop at the office door. In some cases, the central field of impact is:

- the workplace,

- leadership positions,

- or roles with high public exposure.

Here, several layers come together:

- personal vulnerability,

- organisational structures and incentives,

- reputational and legal risks,

- and the question of how to treat human capitalresponsibly.

In this area, I am particularly well placed to help because I combine:

- deep experience in high‑pressure environments (e.g. financial markets),

- a systems view of organisations,

- and a clear ethical stance on autonomy and confidentiality.

Possible constellations include:

- executives seeking discrete support for their own patterns,

- organisations wanting to handle a sensitive case without stigmatisation,

- or individuals in public roles needing a highly protected space.

4. Clarity and limits

Across all these contexts, one principle remains:

→ I only work where an intervention can be effective, ethically clean, and structurally realistic.

This means:

- I may say noto certain requests, even if the suffering is real.

- I will be transparent about why a configuration is or is not suitable.

- I will point, where possible, to other forms of help.

My role is not to be available for everything.

My role is to work precisely, honestly, and with clear boundarieswhere my approach can genuinely make a difference.