About Us
Our founder didn’t set out to build a therapy centre. She set out to find one — and couldn’t.
Kompass Zentrum was founded by a mother who watched her own teenager struggle — and discovered how hard it was to find support that was timely, warm, and genuinely human. As an expat family, the challenge was even sharper: most available options were in German only, and the few English-speaking services either had months-long waiting lists or came without the early, holistic approach she was looking for.
So she built the place she had once needed. A space that doesn’t pathologise teenagers or overwhelm parents — but meets both where they actually are.
We are a team of therapists, psychologists, counselors, coaches, and educators — working across English, German, Spanish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Swedish, and Greek. Our approach brings together evidence-based therapy, positive psychology, and creative expression — always in service of each family’s unique path.
Our team is clinically supervised by Dr. Aristea Mastoraki, a consultant psychologist with international experience supporting children, teens, and families across nine countries. That supervision means every family at Kompass benefits from both the warmth of individual practitioners and the rigour of shared clinical oversight.
We believe every teenager deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported — not diagnosed and dismissed. And every parent deserves to be able to turn toward their child, even in the hard moments, with steadiness and love.
We hold space for the messy parts of adolescence — the rebellion, the retreat, the big questions — as necessary steps in becoming oneself. Not symptoms to be managed, but signals to be understood.
Simon Kenyon
Parent Coach
Simon supports working parents in finding greater clarity, balance, and confidence as they navigate family life, personal growth, and professional responsibilities. His approach is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and a non-judgmental space for reflection and self-discovery.
• Languages: English, German
• Format: in person and online
Franziska Straub
Systemic Counselor & Experiential Educator
Frani is a certified systemic counselor (DGSF) who works with warmth, curiosity, and a resource-focused approach. She supports teens, parents, and young adults in building resilience and navigating emotional or family challenges.
• Languages: German, English, Spanish
• Format: online
Kaede Hodges
Compassion-Based Coaching & Counseling
Kaede (no pronouns) offers trauma-informed, compassion-based support for teens and young adults. With a background in clinical psychology, migration, queerness, and neurodivergence. Kaede creates a safe space for growth and healing.
• Languages: English
• Format: In person and online
Nora Henter
Expat Parent & Family Coach
Nora helps expat parents and teens create more harmony at home so families can thrive abroad, not just survive. With 18+ years of international leadership experience, she brings empathy and practical tools for trust and communication.
• Languages: English, Hungarian
• Format: In person and online
Jasmin Resch
Clinical Psychologist
Jasmin offers supportive psychological conversations for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, low mood, intense emotions, or everyday stress. She provides a calm, respectful, and non-judgmental space where concerns can be explored openly.
• Languages: German, English, Swedish
• Format: Online
Jessica Zumpfe
Resilience Coaching & Support
Jess is a systemic counsellor offering resilience coaching and support in challenging life situations. She combines solution-focused methods with mind–body awareness and creative tools.
• Languages: German, English
• Format: online
Ulrike Rühle-Werk
Counseling for Teens & Parents
Ulrike (M.A. Adult Education, B.A. Occupational Therapy) guides teens, young adults, and parents with empathy and creativity. She uses resource-oriented methods like symbolic work and imagery to build resilience and expand perspectives.
• Languages: German
• Format: In person and online (individual and group)
Polina Yakymenko
Expressive Arts Practitioner & Facilitator
Polina creates supportive, creative spaces for teens, families, and adults to explore emotions, reduce stress, and rebuild trust. Her sessions use art, movement, play, and storytelling — no artistic skills required.
• Languages: English, German, Ukrainian
• Format: Individual and group, in person and online
Britta Fechner
Coaching & Psychotherapeutic Support
Britta is Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie (HPG) with additional training in behavioral
therapy, solution-oriented short-term therapy, clinical perception, and burnout counseling.
She supports teens, parents, and adults with empathy, clarity, and heart.
• Languages: German
• Format: In person and online
Dr. Aristea Mastoraki
Consultant Psychologist & Team Supervisor
Ari has extensive international experience supporting children, teens, and families in nine countries across four continents. She combines school psychology, CBT, and psychotherapy expertise with deep experience in trauma, neurodiversity, and family support. At Kompass, she supervises the team and, for a limited time, offers complimentary parent consultations for families seeking guidance, support, or a place to talk through concerns. To book a consultation, please contact us at info@kompasszentrum.de.
• Languages: English, Greek
• Format: Online & in person
Gabriella Nagy
Founder
Gabriella founded Kompass after years of navigating the support system for her own teenager — and finding it consistently inadequate. With a background in education, refugee support, communications, and project management across multiple countries, she brings a systems thinker’s eye and a parent’s heart to running Kompass. She keeps the centre accessible, the team supported, and the door open.