Praise for my work.
“Silke magic — that’s the term my wife and I coined to describe Silke’s inimitable ability to recognize longstanding dynamics in our relationship, and then to speak simple, thoughtful and playful ideas into our lives for moving past them. It may sound like an exaggeration, but in a matter of 20 minutes in our very first session, Silke cleared away years of shame and disappointment and showed us that we could start rebuilding our sexual relationship that same day. She showed us that our marriage could be full of joy, togetherness and love, while at the same time being a space for autonomy and self-creation. She showed us how to be courageous about communicating our fears and anxieties, while giving us concrete tools to put aside all the talk and really connect physically. We were so wowed that we eventually started seeing Silke individually as well, and that only redoubled the healing and deepening of our sexuality together. The greatest thing I’ve ever done in my relationship with my wife was to marry her — the second greatest thing was to reach out to Silke to guide us.”
“Whilst I cannot always drop in on a regular schedule- due to varying life and health circumstances - I very much appreciate knowing that i can always reach out to you if i have any sticky mess I struggle to untangle, or even specific questions regarding my relationships or nervous system regulation and being met with openness and grace and understanding- and the possibility to work from where I am right then, without judgement. I value this immensely.
The step of allowing myself, or rather explicitly giving myself permission to be who I experience myself to be, is something I started learning with your support, and it served as a new vessel for my relationship with myself and others. I also learned to notice and work with my nervous system more, rather than seeing it as a flaw, which, as a neurodivergent and queer person, really helps to navigate the world.
I’m truly grateful for that, I really mean it. ”
“My punchy one-liner I tell friends about how you’ve helped me is: “Silke gave me the ick for narcissists.” That might not be the most professional-website-friendly, so something more along the lines of “After working with Silke I’m no longer attracted to narcissists” might be better :)”
“I’ve worked with Silke both as a couple and as an individual, and she helped us navigate one of the most challenging periods in our relationship with real clarity and care.
What distinguishes her approach is that she doesn’t hold back — her feedback is honest, grounded, and genuinely useful in a way that moves things forward rather than simply reflecting them back at you. She has a gift for helping untangle both present challenges and older, deeper patterns, with an empathy and energy I deeply admire.
Her somatic approach resonates with me in particular. The grounding breath that opens each session creates an immediate shift in presence. The tools I’ve developed through our work together are ones I continue to use in my daily life.
I recommend Silke with full confidence — she is the kind of therapist who helps you not just understand yourself better, but actually change.”
“Silke’s approach, grounded in self-care and self-love, helped me gently lower the defenses built around childhood trauma and start uncovering the root causes of my blocks and pains. She sparked my curiosity about my inner world and introduced me to the diversity of therapeutic approaches. Throughout the process, she was both a thoughtful guide and a deeply supportive presence. I highly recommend her.”
“I had both individual and couples sessions with Silke over a number of years. I always found Silke to be a calm, non-judgmental, authentic, and competent therapist.
She brings a rare skill mix of listening with empathy and of challenging problematic beliefs and behaviours, doing so in a pointed but respectful way. That can be especially difficult for a couple in crisis who are hurting and defensive. I always had the feeling Silke cares and is interested in helping me/us progress.
One specific thing I took away from the sessions was the realisation that I was in the relationship with one foot out of the door - a permanent “if you do one more thing I’m not okay with, I’m gone”. That isn’t a good or sustainable way to conduct a relationship. I was able to let go of certain expectations about how things “should” be, accept reality and human imperfections, and consequently feel much more content. My partner felt much safer after that and, concurrently, learned to stop putting expectations I couldn’t meet on myself, which removed pressure. Our relationship recovered because of these interventions.
Silke gave us tangible methods and tools to work with and a neutral, safe space to communicate when our communication had broken down. She helped us through some incredibly difficult phases, called us out when appropriate, and encouraged us to do the things we needed to grow, learn, and recover.
I’m very grateful to her, and have recommended Silke to so many others at this point, I’ve lost count.”
“Among the many things that I appreciate about Silke is that she listens to me with such care that she can help me see and feel into the truths I am not yet able to see on my own. It’s invaluable to be held in that place for as long as I need, and that’s what Silke does.”
“I highly recommend Silke vom Bauer. She has provided soulful, cogent, and wise counsel that has helped me move through very difficult times. In large part, she has helped me find strength, insight, and unpack and unlock various relational issues. I particularly appreciate that she has led me forward by helping me look within, take responsibility, and develop my own truths. While a great, avid listener, she is by no means passive and will call me on old patterns and misconceptions. Through our work together, my life has changed substantially. I am enormously grateful that, after years of feeling locked up in body and sexuality, our discussions have liberated my eroticism. In all, I feel grounded, happier, and have become a more thoughtful and generous friend and partner.”
“Silke has a wonderfully calm and grounding energy that makes it easy to open up and share, completely free of judgment. From the very first session, I felt genuinely heard and understood.
What I value most about Silke is how she goes straight to the point while still being deeply empathetic. She makes sure every session is meaningful and that you truly get the most out of your time together. I always leave feeling clearer, more focused, and more grounded.”
“The sessions helped me address relationship issues, improve communication and strengthen bonds. It has helped me to overcome my break up from my ex girlfriend. I’ve learned what went wrong in my past relationship and how i can improve. It also taught me methods to help improve communication between me and my current girlfriend. It also helped me to improve as a person. I’ve learned about expectations in relationships and how to align them.”
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