Life Transitions · Berlin · Zürich · Online

We support life transitions.

Career moves, parenthood, separation, relocation or retirement: TAF180 helps you move through pivotal turning points with clarity and shape a deliberate new beginning – in Berlin-Mitte, Zürich Seefeld and online worldwide.

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What are life transitions?

Life transitions are decisive turning points where a familiar way of living dissolves before a new one has taken hold – a career change, promotion into leadership, becoming a parent, moving to another city, separation, retirement, or the loss of someone close. In this threshold phase, roles, routines and your sense of self are temporarily unsettled.

At TAF180 we accompany you through these shifts with a blend of psychological counselling, coaching and, where useful, occupational therapy – structured, practical and tailored to your situation in Berlin, Zürich or online worldwide.

Why transitions feel harder today

High performers often feel a double bind during transitions: external expectations collide with high personal standards precisely when security and orientation are missing. The rapid change driven by AI and social transformation shortens the half-life of careers, skills and life models – so transitions pile up and overlap. The pressure between family and career intensifies at exactly these moments.

Our approach brings order to this dynamic. Building on the 180-Degree Model, we make your current direction visible, clarify values and resources, and treat the transition as a conscious re-orientation rather than a loss of control.

Common triggers and signs

Career turning points

A new leadership role, job loss, self-employment or return from a break can feel uncertain and overwhelming.

Family shifts

Parenthood, children leaving home, separation or caring for relatives reshape priorities and identity.

Relocation

Moving between Berlin, Zürich or internationally – new surroundings, missing networks, cultural adjustment.

Loss and grief

Death, illness or the end of a chapter raise questions of meaning and emotional exhaustion.

Crisis of meaning

“What is all this for?” – despite outward success, direction, motivation and inner calm are missing.

Transition symptoms

Disrupted sleep, rumination, irritability or decision paralysis accompany the phase of upheaval.

Who we work with

Leaders changing roles

When a promotion or company change reorders identity and self-understanding.

Parents in new phases

From first-time parenthood to the empty nest – balancing care with your own path.

Couples re-orienting

When shared life plans shift or a chapter comes to a close.

People approaching retirement

Moving from a defining professional role into a new, self-determined stage of life.

Expats & commuters

Between Berlin and Zürich – arriving, putting down roots and finding belonging.

Those in grief

People seeking stability and a viable next step after a loss.

How we work together

1 · Taking stock

We clarify your current situation, the transition ahead and your goal – confidentially and without time pressure.

2 · Orientation

Values, resources and patterns become visible. You see what should carry forward and what may change.

3 · Shaping

You make decisions, build routines and practise concrete steps for the new phase.

4 · Anchoring

The new is stabilised. We secure progress and stay alongside you longer if needed.

Locations & online

Berlin-Mitte

Fehrbelliner Strasse 33, 10119 Berlin – central and easy to reach.

Zürich Seefeld

Feldeggstrasse 85, 8008 Zürich – quiet and discreet.

Online worldwide

Secure video sessions – location-independent, ideal during upheaval and relocation.

Related topics: Adjustment difficulties, Divorce & children and Self-esteem & trauma.

Frequently asked questions about life transitions

When should I seek support during a life transition?

Support makes sense as soon as a transition weighs on you for weeks, affects your sleep or performance, or leaves you feeling stuck. You don't have to wait for a crisis – early guidance makes the transition easier.

Is this coaching or therapy?

It can be either. Depending on your load and goal, we work in a counselling-coaching or a therapeutic mode. In a first session we clarify together which framework fits you.

Do you offer this in both Berlin and Zürich?

Yes. You can see us in Berlin-Mitte and in Zürich Seefeld. We also work online worldwide – especially helpful when relocating or commuting between the two cities.

How long does the process take?

Some transitions can be clarified in a few sessions; others take several months. We adapt frequency and duration to your process, with no unnecessary commitment.

Do you work with executives and high performers?

Yes, that's a core focus. We understand the pressure between family and career and the rapid change driven by AI and social transformation, and we support role changes discreetly and effectively.

What if I'm in an acute crisis right now?

In acute distress, please contact the emergency numbers below immediately. For everything beyond that, we can arrange a first appointment at short notice.

Ready for the next step?

Arrange a confidential first conversation – in Berlin, Zürich or online worldwide.

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