your inner knowing.
your superpower.
Good Day! I'm Simone.
Once a scientist, always a seeker—my path began in a geotechnical lab and research, exploring how natural forces shape human structures. That curiosity led to a global career in the oilfield services industry, where I honed skills in leadership, project management, and mentoring across offshore and onshore teams.
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These experiences deepened my passion for human dynamics, professional and personal development, inspiring me to explore the human side of growth and transformation.
My Journey
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25+ years across academia, corporate leadership, and coaching
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PhD equivalent in Engineering Geology (Dr.rer.nat.), University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
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A decade as associate professor, mentoring future scientists and leaders
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Nearly a decade in oil & gas at a Fortune 500 company, collaborating across 20+ countries
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Certified Focusing Professional
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Certified Spiritual Director
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Trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems Method) for Spiritual Companions
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Volunteer at Seattle Focusing Institute, supporting future practitioners
I specialize in blending experiential thinking with embodied listening—helping clients move from uncertainty to clarity and create collaborative space for growth. Whether you're at a crossroads or seeking deeper purpose, I’m here to support your next steps.
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My Approach
I draw from these integrative modalities:
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Spiritual Companionship: Exploring your relationship with the sacred
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Focusing: Listening to the body’s wisdom for insight and clarity
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Reiki: Gentle energy healing to restore calm and balance
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Polyvagal Theory: Understanding nervous system responses to stress
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Ancestral and Intergenerational Healing: Addressing inherited patterns
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Internal Family Systems Method (IFS): Welcoming inner parts into dialogue and healing
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Training and Experience
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Certified Focusing Professional, The International Focusing Institute (TIFI)
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Certified Spiritual Director, Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality (3-year program)
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Trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems Method) for Spiritual Companions
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Focusing-Oriented Therapy and Complex Trauma Training Program and certification, Seattle Focusing Institute (4-year program)
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Certified Shinpiden Reiki Master Teacher (Usui Shiki Ryoho)
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Certificate in Existential Well-Being Counseling, KU Leuven MOOC-EdX
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Coaching & Mentor Training, Baker Hughes, Inc.
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PhD equivalent (Dr.rer.nat) in Natural Sciences, Germany
My Professional Affiliations
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Member of The International Focusing Institute (TIFI)
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Member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI)
Let’s explore your questions together. These practices complement therapy and medical care—they’re not replacements, but meaningful companions on your healing path.