Neuroaffective Relational Model according to Laurence Heller (NARM®)
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• Integration of attachment and developmental trauma
• Change in relationship and attachment patterns
• Strengthening of self-relationship and relationship skills, capacity for self-contact and contact with other people

I am an officially certified NARM therapist and personally recognised by Dr. Laurence Heller, Brad Kammer and the NARM International Institute as well as the Complex Trauma Training Centre USA.

Info:
https://simonkarim.de/narm-therapie/
https://www.zist.de/blog/2021/05/24/narm-neuroaffective-relational-model/
https://narm-trauma-therapie.de/



Body-oriented psychotherapy according to W. Reich, A. Lowen and
Somatic Experiencing according to Peter Levine (SE)
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This nervous system-friendly and body-oriented perspective offers an approach to resolving somatic stress and integrating traumatic experiences.

https://www.wilhelmreich.at/korpertherapie/
Info: https://www.somatic-experiencing.de/was-ist-somatic-experiencing/



Client-centred psychotherapy according to Carl Rogers
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The focus is on the trusting relationship between therapist and client. Through genuine empathy, appreciation and authenticity, a space is created in which healing can take place – at your pace, in your own way.



Integrative & humanistic therapy
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A holistic approach that encompasses body, mind and soul. The goal is not to ‘function’ but to be alive – with everything that makes you who you are. I combine methods mindfully and individually, tailored to you.



Working with the inner child
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There is an inner child within each of us – with all its feelings, needs and experiences. If old wounds from childhood still shape our thoughts, feelings and actions today, it is worth listening to them lovingly.
In working with the inner child, we create a safe space to gently get to know, comfort and integrate these wounded parts.
This creates a new, deeper compassion for yourself – and often, for the first time, the feeling: I am safe. I am enough. I am allowed to be.



Costs
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As a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy, I bill privately. This means that clients usually bear the costs of the sessions themselves. In some cases, private health insurance companies, supplementary insurance companies or the Beihilfe (civil service health insurance) cover some or all of the costs – please clarify this in advance with your insurance company. I invoice according to the fee schedule for non-medical practitioners (GebüH).

The advantage of self-financed psychotherapy lies in confidentiality: no diagnosis is transmitted, and no health

The advantage of self-financed psychotherapy lies in confidentiality: no diagnosis is transmitted, and no health insurance company or authority learns about your therapeutic process. This protects your privacy – e.g. when taking out insurance policies later on or possibly becoming a civil servant.

If your financial resources are limited, please feel free to contact me – we will work together to find a suitable fee. Some clients with more resources consciously pay a higher contribution, thus enabling other people to access therapy.



Location
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I currently offer open therapy places online – via data protection-compliant providers such as Zoom or the video service from therapie.de. From experience, I can say that genuine connection is possible even via a screen. Many of my clients even appreciate the flexibility and familiarity of their own environment.

There are also occasionally places available at my practice in Berlin.
Please enquire for more information.



Procedure if you are interested
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1. Initial consultation / getting to know each other

• In the first consultation, we get to know each other and look at your concerns together.
• We work as we would in a regular session and clarify any open questions about our collaboration.
• The introductory session lasts 50 minutes and costs £60.
• Afterwards, we will decide together whether working together is the right fit.


2. Framework for working together

• I work in clear phases of 8 sessions each to create a safe framework.
• The frequency (recommended: weekly or every 2 weeks) is determined together at the beginning.
• You can book appointments flexibly via a simple booking page – or we can set them in advance.
• Around halfway through, we will review: Should we continue, take a break, or consciously conclude?


3. Optional: Open Q&A call

• All clients are invited to the monthly Zoom Q&A call: a confidential space for questions about your personal journey, therapeutic processes, and self-development.
• It can be empowering to feel that you are not alone. Others are on similar paths – and that creates a bond.


Cancellation policy: You can cancel the session 2 working days (48 hours) before the session. Otherwise, I will have to charge for the session.

✧ 2025 - today: Traumesensitive group work to resolve projections

✧ 2021 - today: Providing awareness & resilience workshops for vey busy companies

✧ 2021 - today: Offering coaching sessions for managers and employees

✧ 2020 - today: Providing sessions as an NARM informed Professional

✧ 2018 - today: Providing sessions as an psychological counselor

2015 - 2021: Hosting meditation and awareness circles (advaita vedanta tradition)
2015 - 2021: Organizing and doing peer retreats focused on inner healing

2012 - today: Personal Coach in Berlin


Certifications:

2024: Certified NARM Trauma Therapist
2021: Certified NARM-informed Professional
2021: Certified NLP Practitioner
2021: Certified in psychotherapy according to the German Heilpraktikergesetz (Healing Practitioners Act)
2021: Certified in resource-oriented psychotherapy

2020 - present: Opening of my private practice
2020 - present: Certified coach

2018: Start of work as a therapeutic companion and coach

2015 - 2018: Berlin Institute for Depth Psychology and Existential Psychotherapy / Karen Horney Institute Berlin.
- Depth psychology-based psychotherapy
- Gestalt therapy
- Systemic therapy work
- Body psychotherapy
- NLP & clinical hypnosis

2015 - 2022: Part-time work as an art director
2008 - 2015: Work in advertising agencies


I am undergoing ongoing training and supervision.

(See above under ‘Approach’)


Simon is a therapist trained in cognitive science and grounded in the humanistic tradition of Carl Rogers. Combining neuroscience with embodied approaches such as NARM, Simon helps clients reconnect with their emotions, reclaim agency, and move beyond long-standing patterns.



About me personally
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I worked as an art director for large advertising agencies for over 10 years. We had our finger on the pulse, did trendy things and worked very hard. I was successful, but unhappy. So, in my late 20s, I was confronted with burnout and various symptoms. My relationship with myself during this time was very stressful, and this stemmed from inner self-doubt. These experiences led me on a personal path to healing and strengthened my desire to support people on their individual journeys.
In 2015, I decided to pursue this path consistently.

‘Space is the antidote to pressure.’ This sentence is my guiding star today, because a deep and trusting relationship with oneself and one's feelings is something that needs space. It is something that you give space to – and cannot be created with pressure.