The team of authors for our psychology magazine

In our psychology magazine, we break down the stigma surrounding mental health and make well-researched psychological content easily accessible. You'll find articles and personal stories on topics such as relationships, depression, stress, self-esteem, and careers.

The people behind the articles

All articles in Instahelp psychology magazine are written or reviewed by clinical psychologists and psychotherapists. Get to know them better.

Dr. Laura Stoiber

Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist, and Business Psychologist

Dr. Laura Stoiber enriches the Instahelp online magazine with her more than 11 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, health psychologist, occupational and business psychologist, and systemic coach. In her articles, she shares in-depth insights on resilience, decision-making, and effective sleep management. Her practical tips are designed to help readers strengthen their mental resilience and achieve greater well-being.
Mag. Christiane Maier-Plos

Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist, and Psychological Psychotherapist

As a clinical psychologist, health psychologist, and behavioral therapist, Mag. Christiane Maier-Plos has over 17 years of professional experience and specializes in the treatment of anxiety, stress management, and self-esteem training. In her articles for Instahelp Online Magazine, she offers valuable insights and practical tips, particularly on topics such as coping with panic attacks and building resilience. Her mindfulness-based and body-oriented approaches aim to provide readers with concrete guidance for improving their mental health.
Dr. Annette Wallisch-Tomasch, M.A.

Clinical Psychologist & Health Psychologist

With over 20 years of experience as a clinical psychologist and health psychologist, Mag. Dr. Annette Wallisch-Tomasch shares practical expertise in the Instahelp online magazine on topics such as family, self-esteem, and mental health, and offers insights into online psychological counseling. With her in-depth knowledge and empathetic approach, she shares helpful strategies for overcoming mental health challenges and strengthening her readers’ mental health in the long term. You can find more information about her on her Instahelp profile.
Mag. Kerstin Schuller

Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist, and Occupational Psychologist

Mag. Kerstin Schuller is a clinical psychologist, health psychologist, and occupational psychologist with more than 12 years of experience in psychological counseling and treatment. In the Instahelp online magazine, she shares case studies from her daily practice as a psychologist on various therapeutic topics, such as depressive moods, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Drawing on her wealth of experience, she presents both psychological expertise and the perspectives of her numerous clients in an engaging way, while maintaining anonymity. You can find more information about Kerstin on her (link: https://instahelp.me/de/psychologen/57386777/mag-schuller-kerstin/ text: Instahelp profile).

Our commitment to quality

Our magazine supports you with expert advice on mental well-being. To ensure this, we adhere to the highest quality standards: All articles are written by experts in psychology and undergo a double-review process.

Preparation of the initial draft

Our authors create the first draft based on their expertise, experience, and scholarly research. The articles include practical exercises, tips, and methods from cognitive behavioral therapy.

Subject-specific & language assessment

A team of experts reviews the content and exercises for accuracy and language. In addition to fact-checking, they ensure that the wording is clear and easy to understand.

Finalization & publication

The lead authors are responsible for the recommendations, followed by a final review. All articles are regularly reviewed and updated.

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Relationship

Online couples therapy: Can it save your relationship?

Romantic relationships strengthen us, enrich our daily lives and can have a positive impact on our health. So why do we sometimes find it so difficult to maintain a long-term relationship? Nowadays, we are generally more financially and socially independent from our partners than we used to be. This opens up new freedoms, but can also lead us to question relationships more quickly. When is it worth working through a difficult phase together? And when is a break-up the better decision? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this. However, online couples therapy or psychological couples counselling can help you to better understand conflicts, develop new perspectives and work out together how your relationship should move forward.

Mental Health

ADHD in adults – symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Most people are probably familiar with finding it hard to concentrate or sit still from time to time. However, for some people, these issues occur so frequently that they are unable to carry out their tasks and experience difficulties in their daily lives. This may be due to ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Children and teenagers are most commonly diagnosed with ADHD, but adults can also exhibit ADHD symptoms. In this article, you’ll find out what symptoms of ADHD appear in adults, how a diagnosis is made and how you can manage it in the long term.

Mental Health

The first psychotherapy session: what to expect, costs and tips

My first appointment with a psychotherapist is coming up and suddenly I’m faced with lots of questions: What should I talk about? What questions will I be asked? Do I have to talk about my past? And what if I don’t even know where to start? Or thoughts like “It’s bound to be embarrassing to talk to a stranger about my problems” or “The psychologist will surely think I’m completely mad” spring to mind. In this article, you’ll find out how an initial consultation works, what questions are typically asked, what costs you might incur, and what you should bear in mind.

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