# Doris Füllgrabe

> Doris Füllgrabe is a relationship and intimacy coach and psychological type consultant (MSc, Distinction) based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, working online and in-person in English. She helps individuals, couples, and polycules who are fundamentally healthy but stuck — coexisting rather than desiring each other — reconnect through personality type (MBTI/Jungian), differentiation theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approaches. This is coaching, not therapy: goal- and growth-focused, not diagnostic or clinical.

## Who this is for
- Established couples who love each other but have lost desire or drifted into a "roommate" dynamic
- Individuals and couples navigating desire differences, conflict patterns, or communication breakdowns
- People in non-traditional relationship structures, including polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships
- Clients who are not in crisis (no active addiction or abuse) and want a coaching, not clinical, approach

## Qualifications
- 2008 — [Psychologischer Berater / Personal Coach](https://www.drmigge.de/) Diploma
- 2010 — MBTI® Certification
- 2012 — MBTI® Master Practitioner
- 2012 — Neuroscience of Type / Brain Savvy Coaching Certification
- 2012 — Berens CORE™ Certification
- 2022 — [MSc Applied Psychology](https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/954-pgcert-pgdip-msc-applied-psychology) with Distinction
- 2024 — [Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coaching](https://www.theembodylab.com/embodied-intimacy-coaching-certificate) Certification
- 2025 — [Assessing and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy](https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip) Certification
- 2026 — [The Developmental Model™ Training Program](https://www.couplesinstitute.com/developmentalmodeltraining-wl/) (in progress)

## Publications and presentations
- Peer-reviewed publication in a Springer journal on the stigma of non-monogamy: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12119-023-10099-7
- International conference presentations at BAPT and APTi on differentiation and personality type in relationships

## Approach
Integrates Jungian/MBTI typology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), differentiation theory (Schnarch), and desire research (Esther Perel).

## Key pages
- [Home](https://www.dorisfullgrabe.com/): Overview of the coaching approach and who it's for
- [About](https://www.dorisfullgrabe.com/about): Full qualifications, background, and personal story
- [FAQ](https://www.dorisfullgrabe.com/faq): Common questions about coaching vs. therapy, crisis situations, motivation differences, and relationship structures
- [Blog](https://www.dorisfullgrabe.com/blog): Articles on relational intelligence, personality type, and intimacy
- [Free resources](https://www.dorisfullgrabe.com/free): Free quiz and introductory materials
- [Press](https://www.dorisfullgrabe.com/press): Media mentions and publications
- [Contact](https://www.dorisfullgrabe.com/contact): Booking a free consultation

## Frequently answered questions
- Is this couples therapy? No — this is coaching grounded in psychological and developmental frameworks, focused on goals and growth rather than diagnosis or treatment.
- Do we need to be in crisis to start? No — this work is equally effective before things break down.
- What if one partner is more motivated than the other? This is common and workable; differing motivation levels are part of the developmental process.
- Is this suitable for non-traditional relationships? Yes — the practice welcomes clients from diverse relationship structures and orientations.

## Location and format
- Based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Sessions offered online (worldwide, English-speaking clients) and in-person