Sonja Busch
Sonja is a seasoned teacher and trainer with a specialization in trauma-sensitive, holistic approaches. As the GTT Europe Coordinator and Founder of the European Association for Holotropic Breathwork, she is dedicated to fostering deep transformation through Holotropic Breathwork and integrative therapeutic methods. Her private practice offers counseling, Bowen body therapy, and clinical supervision, providing a compassionate and safe space for psycho-spiritual support.
Her extensive experience includes work in diverse and often challenging environments, supporting vulnerable populations affected by gender-based violence, human trafficking, sexual abuse, and displacement. Her work in multiple countries, particularly in post-conflict regions, has refined her commitment to trauma-sensitive, person-centered care.
Sonja’s educational foundation includes advanced training in Bowen Body Therapy, a university degree in clinical supervision, coaching, and organizational development, as well as a Master’s degree in political science and sociology. She also holds a counseling diploma and is trained in various Jungian and Transpersonal Psychology modalities, including Psychosynthesis and SoulCollage. Passionate about integrating experiences from expanded states of consciousness, Sonja skillfully blends traditional and innovative approaches to foster therapeutic growth.
Qualifications
Sonja Busch
Sonja Busch is a senior trainer, facilitator, supervisor, university lecturer, and trauma-sensitive practitioner with over 30 years of international experience.
Her professional profile combines academic teaching, international capacity building, organizational development, trauma-sensitive practice, counseling, body-oriented work, and transformational learning.
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Political Science and Sociology
- University degree in Clinical Supervision, Coaching, and Organizational Development
- Diploma in Counselling
- Advanced training in Bowen Body Therapy
- Further education in Jungian, transpersonal, and integrative psychology, including Psychosynthesis and SoulCollage
Professional Roles & Leadership
- GTT Europe Coordinator
- Founder, European Association for Holotropic Breathwork
- Holotropic Breathwork facilitator and trainer
- Clinical supervisor, counselor, and body-oriented practitioner
- Senior trainer and consultant in international and organizational settings
University Teaching & Academic Lecturing
Sonja has taught at leading universities and higher-education institutions in Austria and Italy:
- University of Turin, Italy
- Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna)
- Hochschule Campus Wien University of Applied Sciences
- University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten
- Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Schlaining
Teaching areas include trauma-sensitive approaches, communication, conflict transformation, organizational processes, social development, and experiential learning.
International Experience & Visibility
Sonja has worked as trainer, lecturer, and consultant for organizations including:
- OSCE
- ICMPD
- GIZ
- CARE International
Her international work includes assignments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Finland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Switzerland and Poland.
Specialist Expertise
- Trauma-sensitive facilitation and education
- Holotropic Breathwork and expanded states of consciousness
- Clinical supervision, mentoring, and counseling
- Transformational and experiential learning
- Conflict transformation, peacebuilding, and democratization
- Human rights, anti-trafficking work, and protection of vulnerable populations
- Intercultural communication and international capacity building
- Organizational development and leadership
Professional Contribution
Sonja Busch has worked extensively with people affected by gender-based violence, human trafficking, sexual abuse, displacement, and post-conflict experiences. Her work in Bosnia and Herzegovina included service as a Democratisation Officer, supporting civil-society strengthening, democratic development, and international cooperation.
She has also contributed to international expert groups focused on human trafficking, social justice, and the protection of vulnerable communities.
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