About Esther Heese
Esther is a Soul Based Resilience mentor, author, and speaker.
She works with clients internationally and is trained in Depth Psychology, Transpersonal Psychothrapy,
Integral Couples Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
With more than 30 years of experience, she has guided hundreds of clients in finding deeper connection — with themselves, with their loved ones, and with their Soul - opening the way to a life of greater alignment and joy.
She is the creator of the Harmony MAP® methodology and Soul Based Resilience, blending psychological tools, neuroscience, and timeless spiritual wisdom in a unique and integrative way.
Together with her partner Stefan Fabian she co-founded SOUL 2 SOUL – A Mindful Path for Couples, designed to support couples in cultivating conscious, nourishing, and deeply connected love-relationships.
Trainings & Certifications
PSYCHOTHERAPY & COACHING
1998–2003 – Five-year training in Depth Psychology (psychodynamic approach), Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy and Couples Therapy at the Learning Love Institute, with Dr. Tom Trobe & Amana Trobe
2006 – Training in Energy Psychology / Meridian Tapping (similar to EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques) at the Franke Academy, with Rainer & Regina Franke
2014 – Integral Leadership Coaching, Yearlong Coaching Training at the IMU – Institute for Integral Human Development/ Augsburg
MEDITATION & INNER SCIENCE
2008–2011 – Timeless Wisdom Training,
3-Year Program with Thomas Hübl at the Academy of Inner Science
Focus: Transpersonal & Integral Psychology (Ken Wilber), Transparent Communication, Spiral Dynamics (Beck/Cowan), Evolution of Consciousness, Intuition Training, Meditation
Including a 3-week silent meditation retreat in Nepal
2011–2020 – Assistant Faculty Member at the Academy of Inner Science (Founder: Thomas Hübl)
Nine years of assisting and holding space in retreats and training programs as a senior student.
2013-2014 – MBSR Teacher Certification (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction according to Prof. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn)
2022 & 2023 Two weeklong advanced retreats with Dr. Joe Dispenza (Focus: Meditation and Manifestation)
BODYWORK & BREATHWORK
2024 SOMA Breath® advanced instructor training
2023 Certified SOMA Breath® instructor
1995–1997 – Certified Wata® Practitioner
IAKA – German Institute for Aquatic Bodywork
1991–1994 – Certified Watsu® Practitioner
IAKA – German Institute for Aquatic Bodywork
1987–1988 – State-Certified Medical Massage Therapist / Germany
FOUNDATION
1992 – German Healing Practitioner License (Heilpraktikerin)
Granted permission to practice alternative healing under German law
1981–1983 – Academic Studies in Elementary Education at the University of Teacher Education / Krems, Austria
Professional Activities
Since 1993 – Working independently in the Coaching and Therapy field
Facilitation & SeminarWork
2002–2011 – Led 13 yearlong trainings: “BeziehungsArt – From Co-Dependency to Co-Creation”
2011–2020 – Member of the Assistant Faculty Team with Thomas Hübl, Academy of Inner Science
2014–2016 – Trainer, Accountability Field for Personal Transformation, Global Consciousness Consulting, Berlin
Teaching & Faculty Roles
1998–2006 – Lecturer, German Institute for Aquatic Bodywork (IAKA)
2004–2017 – Certified Therapist and Teacher, Learning Love Institute
2006–2012 – Lecturer in Energy Psychology, Franke Academy
Leadership & Initiatives
2015–2018 – Co-Initiator and Board Member, HeilOrt Bad Belzig – www.heilort.org
2011–2012 – Founder and Director of a small retreat center
1994 – Founding Member of the Interdisciplinary Center for Health, Creativity & Communication - "Ozean" / Germany, Hannover
Current Projects & Publications
2023 – Developing the Harmony MAP® Methodology
2025 – Co-author in the bestselling book series “Start Over – Turn Any Loss into a Sensational Comeback”
