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Martin Schmid
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Available for new clients
As a psychologist, systemic counselor and therapist in Berlin (D/EN), I combine systemic and emotion focused therapy with mindfulness & cognitive-behavioral methods for stress reduction and crisis intervention.
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At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 1 year and 160+ sessions on It's Complicated
Usually responds within 24 hours
About me
I see therapy as the ultimate self-love practice in a world that's constantly testing your limits. In this context i integrate systemic and cognitive-behavioral with mindfulness-based approaches, such as Focusing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I apply a client-centered and holistic approach that empower individuals and couples to explore their inner worlds freely, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from my extensive experience as a mindfulness trainer and my commitment to ongoing learning, I create a supportive environment where clients can cultivate self-trust and navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose. Other professionals in my field see me as a source of inspiration for lived, embodied mindfulness and sustainable self-care, with heart, body and mind.
I work in private practice since 2018 and in the organizational context (workplace health promotion) as a consultant and trainer since 2015. I am also working for an international institute for employee and management health. Here I consult people in a wide variety of systems, cultures and industries on a daily basis, in German and English. Accordingly, my professional expertise is also in the field of organizational resilience (people, teams & organizations).
In the diverse city of Berlin i also enjoy working regularly with international couples, artists and expats (in English).
I work in private practice since 2018 and in the organizational context (workplace health promotion) as a consultant and trainer since 2015. I am also working for an international institute for employee and management health. Here I consult people in a wide variety of systems, cultures and industries on a daily basis, in German and English. Accordingly, my professional expertise is also in the field of organizational resilience (people, teams & organizations).
In the diverse city of Berlin i also enjoy working regularly with international couples, artists and expats (in English).
I speak:
GermanEnglish
Location:
Heinrich-Roller-Straße 17, 10405 Berlin, Germany
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
EFT: Emotionally focused therapyRecommended for couples or individuals who want to strengthen emotional connections in relationships by exploring feelings and attachment.
Systemic therapyRecommended for those who want to understand how their relationships and environments influence their behavior and emotions, particularly within family or organizational systems.
In my therapeutic work in individual and couple settings, I combine systemic and cognitive-behavioral approaches (e.g. schema therapy and emotion focused therapy) with proven mindfulness-based body-mind methods (e.g. focusing, ACT acceptance and commitment therapy).
A trauma-sensitive focus of my emotion-focused work deals with the complex experience of (toxic) shame and the development of authentic self-worth. The focus here is on supporting a healthy coping and integration of traumatic developmental and relational experiences such as emotional neglect and C-PTSD.
Systemic therapy is particularly about learning to recognize, interrupt and balance blocking patterns and inner dynamics and deliberately add new perspectives and solutions.
I approach my clients with openness and impartiality. A culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic environment is very important to me, in which people with diverse value systems and goals feel respected, understood and supported. A validating attitude plays a central role in this.
I bring about 10 years of experience into my therapy sessions, e.g. with clients facing chronic pain and anxiety, burnout or depression as well as couples in challenging communication and relationship dynamics.
My therapeutic work is particularly inspired and informed by Prof. Johnson (EFCT), Pro. Gendlin (focusing) and Dr. Maté (traumasensitive therapy).
A trauma-sensitive focus of my emotion-focused work deals with the complex experience of (toxic) shame and the development of authentic self-worth. The focus here is on supporting a healthy coping and integration of traumatic developmental and relational experiences such as emotional neglect and C-PTSD.
Systemic therapy is particularly about learning to recognize, interrupt and balance blocking patterns and inner dynamics and deliberately add new perspectives and solutions.
I approach my clients with openness and impartiality. A culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic environment is very important to me, in which people with diverse value systems and goals feel respected, understood and supported. A validating attitude plays a central role in this.
I bring about 10 years of experience into my therapy sessions, e.g. with clients facing chronic pain and anxiety, burnout or depression as well as couples in challenging communication and relationship dynamics.
My therapeutic work is particularly inspired and informed by Prof. Johnson (EFCT), Pro. Gendlin (focusing) and Dr. Maté (traumasensitive therapy).
Experience
9 years in practice160+ sessions on It's ComplicatedAbout 1 year at It's Complicated
Since 2018: Self-employed as a clinical and health psychologist, consultant, trainer and therapist in private practice
Since 2015: Consulting and organizational consulting on workplace health promotion and WHM (workplace health management)
2016-2020: Professional development of a program for health coaching
2018-2020: Suitability diagnostics certified according to TfV and emergency psychology/crisis prevention in railroad and rail transport
Since 2022: Employed organizational consultant and trainer for a nationwide institute for organizational, employee and management consulting (Berlin)
Since 2015: Consulting and organizational consulting on workplace health promotion and WHM (workplace health management)
2016-2020: Professional development of a program for health coaching
2018-2020: Suitability diagnostics certified according to TfV and emergency psychology/crisis prevention in railroad and rail transport
Since 2022: Employed organizational consultant and trainer for a nationwide institute for organizational, employee and management consulting (Berlin)
Education
2013 Diploma in Psychology (University of Vienna)
2015 Postgraduate additional qualification in clinical and health psychology
2015 Trainer for stress prevention acc. to Prof. Kaluza
2018 Certified MBSR mindfulness trainer, Freiburg/Berlin
2021 Systemic therapist (in further training), Berlin
2022 Further training in focusing counseling (DFI, Würzburg)
2022 State-certified alternative practitioner for psychotherapy, Berlin
2023 Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA)
2023 Certified Systemic Consultant (SIA Institute Berlin)
2024 Extended Trainings in EFCT (Emotion Fccused Couples Therapy), Berlin
Various further training courses in occupational integration management, risk assessment of mental stress (in accordance with § 5 ArbSchG), emergency psychology.
2015 Postgraduate additional qualification in clinical and health psychology
2015 Trainer for stress prevention acc. to Prof. Kaluza
2018 Certified MBSR mindfulness trainer, Freiburg/Berlin
2021 Systemic therapist (in further training), Berlin
2022 Further training in focusing counseling (DFI, Würzburg)
2022 State-certified alternative practitioner for psychotherapy, Berlin
2023 Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA)
2023 Certified Systemic Consultant (SIA Institute Berlin)
2024 Extended Trainings in EFCT (Emotion Fccused Couples Therapy), Berlin
Various further training courses in occupational integration management, risk assessment of mental stress (in accordance with § 5 ArbSchG), emergency psychology.
Cost
Sliding scale starting at €80
Individual Session
€95 (60 minutes)
Couples Session (EFT)
€120 (75 minutes)
students / low income situations
€80 (60 minutes)
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 1 year and 160+ sessions on It's Complicated
Usually responds within 24 hours
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My offerings
Course
Heartfulness: Emotionsfokussierte Achtsamkeitspraxis - MBSR Aufbaukurs 2025
Course
MBSR Achtsamkeitskurs | Frühling 2025 in Berlin - Kreuzberg
My publications
Die gewusste Liebe: Aspekte einer wissensförmigen Herstellung romantischer IntimitätMachtwirkung und Glücksversprechen (Konferenzband), Psychosozial-Verlag, Gießen, 2014
Next available: Jun 7