Stephan
Konrad
Niederwieser

Stephan is a NARM teacher and, in this role, trains therapists in the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®). He has been working as a trauma therapist for over three decades. His work is guided by a quiet fascination with how human beings come to believe they are who they are—and how, even after early adversity, they can return to their natural sense of trust, dignity, and authentic self-expression.

His therapeutic training began with Hakomi in the late 1980s, followed by extensive advanced training in trauma-oriented modalities, including Somatic Experiencing and, eventually, NARM, which today forms the core of his clinical work. As a member of the NARM faculty, he teaches and supervises therapists in many countries all over the world.

Together with NARM founder Dr. Laurence Heller, he has recently completed a book on chronic shame and guilt: Healing Shame and Guilt: The Developmental Roots of Chronic Shame and Guilt—and How the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) Can Help You Heal and Reconnect. The book will be published in May 2026 in the original English edition, as well as in German and Romanian translations.

Beyond his therapeutic work, Stephan loves to travel. His curiosity about people extends far beyond the therapy room and is reflected in his passion for exploring how human beings live and relate across cultures in both the West and the East. Two places he holds especially close to his heart are the Himalayan mountains and the vast icy landscapes of Greenland—connecting him to humility, resilience, and the quiet power of nature. He is married and lives with his partner in Berlin.