Dr. Werner Sattmann-Frese

Dr Werner Sattmann-Frese is a psychotherapist, educator, and long-time explorer of the relationship between inner life, embodied awareness, and sustainable ways of living. His work weaves together depth psychology, body-based psychotherapy, social ecology, and contemplative practice, creating spaces where personal insight and ecological awareness naturally meet. With decades of experience working in therapeutic, educational, and community settings across Europe and Australia, Werner brings a grounded, reflective presence to his teaching. He is particularly interested in how emotional regulation, self-awareness, and values lived in daily life shape not only individual well-being, but also our collective response to social and ecological change. Werner’s approach is experiential rather than prescriptive. He invites participants to slow down, listen more deeply to themselves, to others, and to the living world, and to explore how sustainable living begins from the inside out. His facilitation style is gentle, thoughtful, and integrative, drawing on embodied practices, dialogue, and reflective inquiry. Throughout the retreat, Werner offers a steady and compassionate container for inquiry, supporting participants to cultivate inner stability, clarity, and a more connected sense of belonging in a changing world.