Sophia Onken

Partner at Mental Health Solutions

Speaker

Clinical Psychologist (Dipl.-Psych.)

Born in 1989 in Hamburg, Germany
Sophia graduated from University of Kiel with a degree in Clinical Psychology (Dipl.-Psych). She has since worked in the field of psychological first aid, as general counsellor, with criminal offenders and as family therapist. Her main areas of interest are emergency psychology and cross-cultural psychology.
With a desire for a deep understanding of the challenges and resources of the maritime industry, Sophia develops preventive measures, tailored trainings and support solutions to improve mental wellbeing for seafarers.

Her main areas of specialisation include the following:

Emergency counselling

Crisis Management

Mindfulness techniques

Relaxation therapy

Helping to treat with the following symptoms;

Stress

Anxiety / Fears

Grief

Depression

Sleep deprivation

Concentration inability

Trauma / shock

Family relations

Psychosomatic disorders