Win trust. Deliver change. Grow your impact.
With certified ESM
The Emotion-Based Self-Competence Method (ESM) gives professionals a science-backed, practice-ready framework to achieve deeper results, attract more clients, and strengthen organizations.
Built for professionals who multiply impact
ESM-Training is not designed for end clients. It is built for professionals who guide, teach, and lead — giving them a method that creates real breakthroughs and lasting change.
Therapists, Psychologists & Psychiatrists
Frustrated by recurring patterns in therapy? ESM helps you achieve deeper breakthroughs by uniting structure and emotion — so patients progress faster and stay engaged.
Coaches, Trainers & Consultants
Tired of surface-level results? Stand out from competitors with a proven science-based method that delivers authentic transformation — and wins the lasting trust of your clients.
HR Leaders, Managers & Executives
Struggling with disengaged staff or fragile culture? ESM enables you to build resilient people and create thriving workplaces where positive change truly becomes lasting.
Science meets practice — structure meets emotion
The Emotion-Based Self-Competence Method unites a validated psychological model with the universal polarity of human emotions. The result: an approach that is both scientifically grounded and powerfully applicable in daily practice
Proven roots
Based on the validated Self-Competence Model (Salig/Theissler)
True depth
Works at the core of human emotions: love and fear.
Practical power
Tools, templates, and assessments you can apply immediately
Credibility boost
Stand out with a science-based certification that clients and organizations value
Become a certified ESM Practitioner
Our certification programs give professionals the skills, structure, and recognition to apply ESM in their field.
- Tailored Tracks – formats designed for therapists, coaches, and HR leaders.
- Hands-on Training – practice-driven learning with real-world case studies.
- International Recognition – certification available in English and German.
Each program blends deep knowledge with real-world application. After certification, you gain continuous updates, community support, and access to the optional ESM Digital Tool. Most importantly: you earn a credential that sets you apart, helps you attract new clients, and strengthens your impact within organizations.
Your practice. Powered by the ESM Digital Tool
Certification is just the beginning. With our digital tool, practitioners gain structured templates, assessments, and progress tracking — making ESM application easier, more professional, and scalable.
Ready-to-use templates
Worksheets and session frameworks tailored to your field.
Client assessments
Measure progress and make results visible.
Progress tracking
Structured follow-up that keeps clients engaged.
Professional presentation
A polished, digital experience that elevates your practice.
The tool is developed in partnership with an established technology provider and branded as our own solution. This ensures you benefit from proven reliability while working with a platform designed specifically for ESM
Validated psychology. Universal human dynamics
ESM unites the empirically validated Self-Competence Model (Salig/Theissler) with the universal love–fear polarity — bridging science and practice in a way no other method does.
Validated roots
Based on over 1,000 patient cases in clinical settings.
Structured framework
The Self-Competence “house model” ensures clarity and applicability.
Universal dynamic
Love and fear as the two primal emotional forces, backed by neurobiology
Intercultural & interreligious
Applicable across cultures and belief systems, because it builds on human universals rather than ideology
Beyond theory
Unlike many approaches, ESM provides tools practitioners can use immediately
This unique integration allows practitioners to work on a deeper emotional level without losing structure. It gives therapy, coaching, and leadership a scientifically credible yet highly practical foundation — proven in healthcare and adaptable across cultural and religious contexts. That makes ESM a truly universal method: rigorous, respectful, and ready to scale worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the ESM Practitioner Certification?
The program is open to professionals such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, coaches, trainers, consultants, HR leaders, and managers. It is not designed for private individuals or end clients.
How long does the certification take?
Program length depends on the track, but all formats combine theory with practice and can be completed within a clearly structured timeframe.
What is included in the annual license?
Your license secures official rights to use ESM, continuous updates of all materials, access to the practitioner community, and ongoing expert support.
Is the Digital Tool included in the license?
The Digital Tool is offered as a separate subscription. This ensures practitioners can choose whether they want to expand their practice with professional digital support.
In which languages is the program available?
Currently in English and German. More languages are planned as we expand internationally.
Is ESM applicable across different cultures or belief systems?
Yes. ESM is built on universal human dynamics (love and fear) and is designed to be intercultural and interreligious.
Ready to elevate your practice?
Join the growing network of certified ESM Practitioners and bring a proven, universal method into your professional field.