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Dr. Celline Cole

(she/her)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist

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Holding it all together on the outside, but feeling stretched between expectations and your own needs? I offer a space to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity.

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Berlin, GermanyAvailable online only
Last active
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from Dr. CellineCurrently accepting new clients. A limited number of short-notice appointments are available.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

I am a psychotherapist licensed in Germany, specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and hold a doctoral degree in medical science (Dr. rer. medic.) from Charité – Berlin. In addition to my clinical work, I have spent more than a decade working in global mental health as an expert with the World Health Organization, developing training programmes for mental health professionals and shaping international guidance on mental health policy, stigma reduction, and human rights in mental health care. This international perspective informs my clinical work and my understanding of how psychological wellbeing is shaped not only by individual experiences but also by the environments people live and work in. Many of my clients are expats or professionals navigating demanding careers, relocation, or the challenges of adapting to a different cultural environment, as well as important personal or professional transitions. In my clinical work, I support adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, depression, stress, panic attacks, grief, relationship difficulties, and other emotional challenges that can arise during times of pressure, uncertainty, or change. I offer therapy in both English and German and reserve a limited number of reduced-rate sessions for students, trainees, and those experiencing financial hardship, representing approximately 20% of my available slots.

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GermanEnglish

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Location:

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.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.
My work as a therapist is grounded in the belief that people deserve to be understood within the context of their lived experience - not reduced to a diagnosis, but seen as individuals with their own histories, strengths, and challenges. I aim to foster an open and de-stigmatised understanding of mental health as an integral part of overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is both evidence-based and tailored to the individual. It is grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), while also integrating elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), schema therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and systemic perspectives depending on the individual situation. This allows therapy to remain both structured and flexible, drawing on different tools and perspectives to support meaningful and practical change. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we work toward developing new perspectives, strengthening emotional resources and coping strategies, and finding ways to navigate challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and self-awareness.

Experience

6 years in practice
2025 - today: Psychotherapist - Private Practice (Online) Providing psychotherapy for adults internationally, with a focus on anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, grief, and life transitions. 2019 - today: Global Mental Health Expert/Consultant - World Health Organization (WHO) Working on global mental health initiatives including training programmes for mental health professionals, stigma reduction, and the development of international guidance on mental health policy and human rights. 2022 - 2025: Psychotherapist in training at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Verhaltenstherapie, Berlin 2020 - 2021: Clinical Psychologist - Charité Berlin Clinical work in acute psychiatry, supporting patients experiencing severe mental health crises. 2020 - 2021: Research Associate - Charité Berlin Research focusing on psychiatric crisis intervention and the prevention of coercive measures in mental health care.

Education

2025: Psychotherapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) licensed in Germany Trained at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Verhaltenstherapie (DGVT), Berlin 2025: Doctorate in Medical Science (Dr. rer. medic.) - Charité Berlin 2019: M.Sc. Clinical and Health Psychology - Freie Universität Berlin 2015: M.Sc. Criminology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 2013: B.Sc. Psychology - University of Heidelberg

Services

Intro Call

Free 30 min Online

Individual Session

€150 50 min Online

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€110 1 hr Online

Insurances

Private InsurancePrivate Pay
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable online only
Last active
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from Dr. CellineCurrently accepting new clients. A limited number of short-notice appointments are available.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

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