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I believe that people do not have to walk through difficult seasons alone.
I believe that people do not have to walk through difficult seasons alone.
I am Issarabee Alsayeh, a psychological counsellor and pastoral caregiver.
I am Issarabee Alsayeh, a psychological counsellor and pastoral caregiver.
Accompanying people on their journey is, for me, more than a profession.
Accompanying people on their journey is, for me, more than a profession.
Every person carries a story — shaped by experiences, challenges, hopes, relationships, questions, and the circumstances in which they have lived.
Sometimes life brings situations that leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to go next.
At the same time, I believe that change is possible.
When people are truly seen, when they can understand themselves and their relationships more deeply, and when they discover new perspectives, new possibilities can emerge.
This is where I see my role: walking alongside people as they make sense of their experiences and take meaningful steps toward change.
Accredited since 2024
Accredited since 2024
Education & Qualifications
Education & Qualifications
2023 - 2026
2023 - 2026
Master's in Marriage and Family Studies (MAFS)
Master's in Marriage and Family Studies (MAFS)
Lee University - ETS - Kniebis, Freudenstadt
2020 - 2022
2020 - 2022
Master's in Culture and Theology (M.A. CTH)
Master's in Culture and Theology (M.A. CTH)
Colombia International University - AWM - Korntal
2017 - 2020
2017 - 2020
Bachelor's in Theology and Pastoral Ministry
Bachelor's in Theology and Pastoral Ministry
European Theological Seminary - Kniebis, Freudenstadt
Since 2024, I have been a member of the German Association for Counselling (DGfB) and ACC Germany.
I work according to the ethical code of ACC and regularly participate in supervision and professional training to continue developing my professional skills and maintaining the quality of my work.
Experience That Shapes My Work
Experience That Shapes My Work
My professional perspective has been shaped not only by academic training, but also by many years of practical experience with people, communities, and intercultural settings.
Shining Bright
Shining Bright
Since 2022, I have led Shining Bright, a social project that brings people with and without migration experience together.
The project focuses on connection, integration, participation, and building supportive communities.
Themes such as resilience, intercultural understanding, and loneliness have become an important part of my work through this experience.
Working with People in Transition
Working with People in Transition
I have also gained experience in different social and community settings, including supporting refugees during their first steps in Germany, counselling conversations at Seehaus e.V., and work related to integration in Stuttgart.
For several years, I have also been involved in church ministry, accompanying people through sermons, courses, conversations, and personal pastoral care.
These experiences have strengthened my conviction that people need more than advice.
They need to be seen, heard, understood, and taken seriously within the context of their lives.
Talkstarters
Talkstarters
Another part of my work is developing practical tools that encourage reflection and communication.
This includes TalkStarters, a set of conversation cards designed to help people explore meaningful questions, deepen conversations, and encourage personal and relational growth.
Developing these tools reflects something that is important to me in counselling as well:
Sometimes the right question can open a door to a new perspective.
My Personal Story
My Personal Story
Living Between Worlds
Living Between Worlds
I was born and raised in Bethlehem.
Growing up in a culturally and religiously diverse environment taught me from an early age that people can understand life, relationships, values, and faith in very different ways.
Living in a region shaped by uncertainty and tension also taught me about resilience, flexibility, and trusting God.
These experiences have influenced the way I look at people and their stories.
Later, I came to Germany to continue my education.
As someone with migration experience myself, I know that starting a new chapter in another country can involve much more than learning a language or finding your way through a new system.
It can raise questions about:
Who am I now? Where do I belong? What do I want to keep from where I come from? What do I want to change? And how can I build a meaningful life here?
These are questions I have encountered personally, and they have shaped my sensitivity toward people who are navigating migration, cultural differences, belonging, and major life transitions.
Since 2025, I have been married. Marriage, relationships, and growing together are therefore not only professional subjects for me — they are also part of my own life experience. I know that a healthy relationship does not simply happen. It requires communication, mutual respect, willingness to understand one another, and the intentional decision to grow together. This perspective also influences the way I work with individuals, couples, and families.
My Approach to Counselling
My Approach to Counselling
Respect. Openness. Resources. Change.
Respect. Openness. Resources. Change.
I want to create a space where you can speak honestly without feeling judged or pressured.
I work from a resource-oriented, systemic, contextual, and integrative perspective.
This means that I do not look only at the problem itself.
My goal is not simply to help you manage individual symptoms or problems.
I want to help you understand what is happening, discover what you can influence, and develop sustainable change in your everyday life.
Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
Intercultural relationships, marriage and family life
Couples counselling, premarital preparation and relationship enrichment
Migration, integration and adjustment to life in Germany
Cultural identity and belonging
Support for English & Arabic-speaking individuals and families
Refugees, newcomers and international students
Life transitions and personal development
Family communication and relational concerns
Faith, meaning and spiritual concerns
Methods & Areas of Training
Methods & Areas of Training
Depending on your individual situation, I draw on elements from approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Systemic and integrative counselling
Guided reflection
Resource- and strengths-based counselling
I do not believe that one method fits every person.
I do not believe that one method fits every person.
Your story, situation, goals, and needs shape the counselling process.
Faith as a Resource
Faith as a Resource
My Christian faith is an important part of who I am and of how I understand people, hope, relationships, and change.
At the same time, my counselling is open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Your faith, spirituality, or personal values can become part of our conversations if you wish.
For some people, faith is an important source of strength and meaning. For others, it may be an area of questions, doubts, or uncertainty.
There is room for all of these experiences.
Perhaps Now Is a Good Time to Talk.
Perhaps Now Is a Good Time to Talk.
Everyone goes through different stages in life.
Sometimes it helps not to have to go through this journey alone.
I would be happy to support you as you discover new perspectives and take steps towards change and growth.
Let us get in touch!
Let us get in touch!
The first step is a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
The first step is a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
In this short meeting, We’ll discuss your inquiry and work out together how I can best support you.
In this short meeting, We’ll discuss your inquiry and work out together how I can best support you.
Change Is Possible.
Change Is Possible.
Not always immediately.
Not always immediately.
But step by step.
But step by step.
Sometimes a new perspective can open new possibilities, bring renewed hope, and help you move forward in a different direction.
Sometimes a new perspective can open new possibilities, bring renewed hope, and help you move forward in a different direction.
I would be glad to accompany you on that journey.
I would be glad to accompany you on that journey.
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