A space for individuals, couples, and therapists ready to untangle the parts of life that feel confusing, overwhelming, or stuck — with warmth, honesty, and real human connection.
We exist for the people who function fine on the outside but feel something is missing on the inside — and for the therapists who hold space for them. Unchaos Living is a community that supports, lifts up, and grows together. Because none of us need to have it all figured out. We just need a safe place to start.
We show up for each other — consistently and with intention. Shared goals, mutual support, and collective clarity are the threads that weave this community together.
Feel human again. Mental health isn't just words — it's how you show up for yourself every day. We do it in the messiest, most human way possible. If you cry, we wipe the tears. If you laugh, we celebrate with you.
For minds that want more. Basic is boring. A curious community grows with you, not above you — elevating every member to the next level.
Psychotherapist · MA Psychology, Clinical Focus, Berlin · 3+ Years in Practice · Founder, Unchaos Living
I work with people who are capable, self-aware, and quietly exhausted — the ones who hold everything together on the outside while something feels quietly broken on the inside.
My path to therapy wasn't linear. I've lived across three countries, navigated the disorientation of being between cultures, and spent time in a corporate world that looked impressive from the outside and felt hollow from within. That experience — of functioning well but not feeling okay — is exactly what brought me to this work.
I hold an MA in Psychology with a Clinical Focus from Berlin and bring 3+ years of clinical practice to every session. My approach is integrative — drawing from psychodynamic, trauma-informed, CBT and DBT frameworks — because no single model fits every human, and you are not a template.
I specialise in working with expats navigating cultural transitions, individuals healing from trauma, abuse or addiction, and couples under strain. I work online, across borders, without the waiting lists.
Quality mental health support shouldn't depend on where you live or what you earn. All sessions are online — accessible from wherever you are.
Maybe you've moved countries and lost the version of yourself that made sense back home. Maybe you're high-functioning at work and falling apart in private. Maybe something happened — or kept happening — that you've never quite found the words for. Or maybe you just feel stuck, in a way that's hard to explain to people who haven't felt it.
Whatever brought you here — you don't need to arrive with a diagnosis, a tidy backstory, or a clear idea of what you need. You just need to show up. We'll figure out the rest together.
The grief of leaving, the disorientation of arriving, and the quiet identity loss of living between worlds.
High-functioning exhaustion. Persistent overwhelm, over-achieving, and the inability to switch off.
Childhood wounds, complex trauma. Trauma-informed work that moves at your pace — never faster than feels safe.
Numbness, disconnection, self-worth struggles. For when life has stopped feeling like yours.
The same argument on loop. Conversations that start okay and end badly. The silence that has started to feel louder than the fighting. Or maybe you've moved country together, changed jobs, had children, lost a parent — and somewhere inside all that life, you've become strangers who share a home.
Coming to couples therapy doesn't mean your relationship is broken. It means you're paying attention — and willing to do something about it before it becomes something you can't undo.
When words aren't landing, or you've stopped using them altogether.
Navigating different cultural expectations and unnamed tensions.
Betrayal, broken agreements, or accumulated resentment.
Understanding the dance you're in — and how to change the steps.
Not a lecture you'll half-listen to. Not a seminar with a hundred strangers. These are small, intentional spaces — open to anyone curious about understanding themselves, their relationships, or the world a little better. No background in psychology needed.
Each workshop is built around one focused topic, grounded in the science of psychology, and designed to leave you with something you can actually use — not just a feeling that fades by the weekend.
Deep dives into burnout, boundaries, self-compassion & more. No surface-level content.
Small enough you're never just a face in the crowd. Big enough for real perspectives.
Every attendee receives a certificate — useful for portfolios or personal records.
Join from wherever you are. All you need is a good connection and an hour for yourself.
Small, intentional groups designed for practising therapists who want more than CPD hours — real connection, honest case discussion, and a community that understands what the work actually feels like.
What makes Peer Circles different
You're in 10 groups. Maybe 12. There's the Facebook one, the WhatsApp community, the Slack channel someone set up two years ago, the forum for your theoretical orientation, the local meetup that meets once every blue moon. You joined all of them for the same reason.
Because this work is beautiful and exhausting in equal measure. Because no one outside this field quite gets it. Because sometimes you just need to say "I have no idea what I'm doing with this client" to someone who will nod instead of panic.
But scroll through any of those groups right now. What do you see? Hundreds of members. Dozens of unanswered posts. The same four people carrying the conversation. The rest — lurking, silently suffering, feeling guilty for not engaging more. Feeling more alone inside the community than before they joined it.
We spoke to over 30 therapists to understand what was missing — and we're still listening. From Berlin to Dublin, from newly qualified practitioners navigating their first placements to seasoned clinicians fighting burnout — the answer was almost always the same.
"I just wish there was someone I could talk to. Not to be fixed. Just to be heard."
That's not a community problem. That's a connection problem.
So here's what we built instead
Peer Circles: small by design, deep by intention.
Imagine meeting your circle on a slow Tuesday evening. You pour yourself something warm. You open your laptop. And for 90 minutes, it feels less like a professional development exercise and more like sitting in a cozy café with your closest friend who also happens to understand exactly why that session on Thursday is still living in your head.
That's the feeling we're building toward. Not a network. Not a webinar. A belonging.
therapists listened to before building this
people per circle — intentionally small
minutes that feel like a breath of fresh air
Right now, we're in our pilot phase — testing what works, learning what doesn't, and refining the experience until it feels exactly right. This is your chance to help shape it. Early pilot members get a direct line to us, their feedback genuinely changes what we build, and they get to be part of something from the very beginning — before it's polished, before it's perfect, when it still has that warm, unfinished feeling of something made with care.
You heard them say "I wish there was help."
There is. We built it for you.
Fill in a short form to join our pilot — or hop into our WhatsApp community to stay in the loop.
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Real experiences from real people who chose to start somewhere.
"I came in feeling stuck in a cycle I couldn't name. Fatema helped me see patterns I'd been blind to for years — gently, without judgment. For the first time, I feel like I'm moving forward, not just coping."
"What I love about working with Fatema is that she's honest. Not harsh, not clinical — just real. She challenges me in ways that actually make me think, and I leave every session feeling lighter."
"Honestly, this was my very first time in therapy, and I didn't know what to expect at all. But with Fatema, everything feels so seamless. She asks thought-provoking questions which help me challenge my current thoughts. I would definitely recommend Fatema to anyone."
"I had been struggling with grief for years before I met Fatema. I have been working with her for 4 months and I already feel so much lighter. Her approach is intentional and warm. I look forward to my weekly sessions."
"I came in feeling stuck in a cycle I couldn't name. Fatema helped me see patterns I'd been blind to for years — gently, without judgment. For the first time, I feel like I'm moving forward, not just coping."
"What I love about working with Fatema is that she's honest. Not harsh, not clinical — just real. She challenges me in ways that actually make me think, and I leave every session feeling lighter."
"Honestly, this was my very first time in therapy, and I didn't know what to expect at all. But with Fatema, everything feels so seamless. She asks thought-provoking questions which help me challenge my current thoughts. I would definitely recommend Fatema to anyone."
"I had been struggling with grief for years before I met Fatema. I have been working with her for 4 months and I already feel so much lighter. Her approach is intentional and warm. I look forward to my weekly sessions."
"There are so many intricacies in early practice and having a safe space where you can actually voice your concerns feels almost liberating. The groups are fun, interactive and genuinely add value to my work."
"Since I have joined I can see my confidence improving. I am able to challenge my own thoughts and think out loud without the fear of sounding stupid. I look forward to the circle meetings because they feel like warm, comforting hugs to me and my practice."
"I didn't realise how isolated I had become until I joined. The Practice Circle gave me a group of people who actually understand what that weight feels like. We talk about the harder stuff too — the self-doubt, the burnout. I didn't know I needed that until I had it."
"What surprised me most was how much the expert-led sessions shifted my thinking. Having a senior clinician in the room changes the dynamic completely. It's become one of the most valuable parts of my professional development."
"There are so many intricacies in early practice and having a safe space where you can actually voice your concerns feels almost liberating. The groups are fun, interactive and genuinely add value to my work."
"Since I have joined I can see my confidence improving. I am able to challenge my own thoughts and think out loud without the fear of sounding stupid. I look forward to the circle meetings because they feel like warm, comforting hugs to me and my practice."
"I didn't realise how isolated I had become until I joined. The Practice Circle gave me a group of people who actually understand what that weight feels like. We talk about the harder stuff too — the self-doubt, the burnout. I didn't know I needed that until I had it."
"What surprised me most was how much the expert-led sessions shifted my thinking. Having a senior clinician in the room changes the dynamic completely. It's become one of the most valuable parts of my professional development."
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Read on Substack →If you're asking the question, you're probably ready. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If something feels off — you're stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or just want more from life — that's reason enough. We'll start with a free discovery call so you can decide without any pressure.
It's a relaxed 20-minute conversation where we get to know each other. You can share what's brought you here, ask any questions, and get a feel for how we'd work together. There's absolutely no pressure or commitment — it's about finding the right fit.
Session fees are discussed during the discovery call and depend on the type of therapy. I believe in accessible mental healthcare and offer a sliding scale where possible. The initial discovery call is always free.
All sessions are currently online via video call. This means you can access support from wherever you are in the world — all you need is a private space and a stable internet connection.
Absolutely. Confidentiality is the foundation of everything we do — both in therapy sessions and the peer circles. We follow strict confidentiality practices and all sessions are conducted in a safe and secure manner. All circle members agree to confidentiality guidelines before joining.
They're designed for practising therapists and counsellors who want genuine peer support, honest case discussion, reduced isolation, and real professional growth in a small, safe group. We offer Open Circles (mixed modality), Practice Circles (matched modality), and The Inner Circle (expert-facilitated). Please note that the circles are not a substitute for formal clinical supervision — they're an additional layer of support alongside your existing supervision arrangements.
Fill out the short sign-up form on this page and Fatema will personally reach out within 2–3 days to confirm your spot. We're currently in our pilot phase — testing, learning, and refining the experience with a small group of early members. It's a chance to help shape the circles from the ground up.
Whether you have a question about therapy, the peer circles, or just want to say hello — reach out. I'd love to hear from you.