It's Complicated

Mary McCarvel

(she/her)

Counsellor

Unavailable for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online

About me

I am a clinical psychologist and couples counsellor, based in Berlin, Germany. My firsthand experience building a life in a foreign country and my multicultural education have equipped me with the tools to navigate cultural differences in relationships with sensitivity and understanding.

While my psychodynamic education and personal analysis have shown me firsthand the ways that problems from our childhoods can present themselves in familiar, but unwanted ways. I seek to help you work with these insights to get in touch with your deepest, most authentic self.

My work with couples began with guiding pairs through a conflict situation and a Free Association task for a research project aimed at uncovering the factors that make up, "The Best Possible Relationship."

Through this work, I saw just how powerful the way partners respond to one another is- as well as the profound impact that small, but warm and positive interactions had on their bond.

In the most challenging moments, negative interactions fuel the fire. Getting trapped in this cycle can make it even more challenging for couples to see eye-to-eye, let alone connect on balanced ground.

In my work, I encourage couples to find tender moments to share with one another like reaching out a hand, or cracking a joke, or being the first one to apologize after there's been a breach of trust.

I seek to help couples find ways to cultivate a mutual appreciation for one another, despite their differences.

My work is dedicated to helping couples find ways to communicate and overcome conflict together in a way that helps them reach the full potential of their relationship.

I speak:

English

Location:

Lausitzer Straße 35, 10999 Berlin, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Couples therapySupport for couples working through problems and who want to gain insight into the relational dynamics that contribute to the problem.

Together, we will explore the difficulties you're facing in your relationship, as well as the personal narratives and past experiences that shape who you are today. The patterns you picked up or observed in your childhood can give us a useful roadmap for how to tackle the issues you're confronted with today.

I hold a Master’s degree in psychology from a psychoanalytic university and while my approach is influenced by psychodynamic thought, I consider myself an eclectic counsellor. I have experience working within ACT, DBT, and systemic therapy frameworks. I am committed to continually expanding my training. I am currently enrolled in a Fortbildung at the Institut für Beziehungsdynamik- Paartherapie, Sexualtherapie, Eheberatung & Körperpsychotherapie in Berlin

In the end, each couple is different, so I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each pair.

I value inclusion and welcome anyone who wishes to work on their relationship to reach out.

Services

Intro Call

Free 30 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

€90 1 hr 15 min Online & In-person

Couples 75 Min Session

€130 1 hr 15 min Online & In-person

Couples 90 Min Session

€150 1 hr 15 min Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online

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