Welcome!
My Name is Fabienne & I’m so happy you’ve stumbled across my corner of the internet.
I’ll try to give you a quick glimpse into my work and world and how I might be able to help you:
Before psychology became part of my work, there was dance and writing.
I started working with young people through movement. Teaching dance meant working closely with young people, week after week, watching them grow, struggle and change. Over time, it became clear that what they brought into the room went far beyond an interest for choreography and dance moves.
Conversations before and after class slowly shifted. They began asking questions, sharing doubts and looking to me for orientation. I tried my best to listen and be someone they could find a safe space in.
That experience deepened my curiosity about their inner world and how they navigate uncertainty, identity questions and self-doubt.
Through my studies, I came across the concept of Emerging Adulthood (EA), a phase roughly between ages 18 and 29 marked by identity exploration, lots of uncertainty and many many transitions.
I wrote my bachelor’s thesis on Emerging Adulthood and the pressure young women feel to constantly improve themselves, while rarely feeling good enough.
Reading through the responses of 2,198 young women, what struck me most was how familiar this cycle felt and how many carried it silently, believing it was normal or was something they had to manage on their own.
This is where my work is rooted today:
I’m interested in how young people can be supported during these years. How can we feel confident in ourselves and decisions? How do we care for ourselves to navigate self-doubt? How do we flourish?
My work lives at the intersection of psychology, movement and writing. These are the tools I use to explore. I love creating spaces that encourage self-reflection, honesty and self-trust to grow.
I also currently work on discussion papers, book contributions and further research about EA and ways to help young people - especially women.
I can’t offer quick answers or a five step guide. I’m more interested in asking better questions that lead to clearer answers and creating room for people to feel seen, grounded and less alone in the in-between.
I believe …
… in asking life’s deep questions, even when the answers aren’t clear or easy to hear.
… that movement is the most effective medicine & “dance it out” is actually proven to help your mental health (how amazing is that!?)
… that we find our truest selves through community.
… that there is no one way to live life. We each live in our own unique reality and sharing perspectives enriches us all.
… that the way we speak to ourselves does not stay in our thoughts, it shows up in our body and behavior. Our inner dialogue shapes which opportunities we notice and whether we dare to act on them.
I hope this gave you a little glimpse into who I am and I can’t wait to meet YOU!