MA (Clin Psych) Francois de Wet

Prior to settling in Berlin, I lived in the Far East, Arabia and Africa and have travelled to more than 50 countries. Understanding the challenges (and charms) of a transient, complex lifestyle is second nature to me.
I was also a university lecturer in psychology, which gives me invaluable insight into the field’s branches and practical applications.

While factors such as gender, religion and ethnicity distinguish and shape us, I believe a deeper challenge unites us all: as self-aware beings, we face unsettling questions that come with knowing ourselves.

Although it feels easier to turn away from those issues, true mental well-being actually comes from facing them, but doing so alone can be daunting and leave us feeling even lonelier. Yet, in the safe, non-judgmental space of therapy that you and I can develop together, we can gain an understanding of what has formed you. This insight can transform past negative experiences into sources of resilience, opening up future possibilities to discover authentic ways of being in the world.

I earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the Psychoanalytic University of Berlin. My dissertation investigated how psychedelics can help people with terminal illnesses find meaning and peace in the end-of-life phase. Furthermore, I hold two degrees in philosophy, which shape my approach through an existential lens.