Geerten Verheus

My approach is based on the principles of humanistic psychology and is characterized by positive regard, empathy, curiosity and authenticity. I create a safe and supportive space in which you can open up and develop at your own pace. It is my aim to help you learn to listen to yourself – both to hear your words and experience your body. This will enable you to get to know yourself better and sense any blockages that may be standing in your way. We will look at how you would like to deal with these in a way that suits you. This will enable you to shape your life independently and respond to life's challenges with personal responsibility.

Together, we work to strengthen your self-confidence, facilitate authentic relationships and develop your ability to assert yourself in difficult situations in the future. In short, we explore and realize significant and positive changes in your life.

This approach is helpful if you are struggling with:

• Self-doubt, decision-making, and procrastination
• Relationship difficulties and feeling misunderstood in communication
• Adjusting to changes like separation, loss, or finding you way as an expat
• Anxiety, panic attacks, and issues with concentration or relaxation
• Seeking recognition and pursuing personal goals
• or if you feel ambivalent and not sure about your feelings in a situation .

I offer reduced rates for those on a low income. We can speak both German and English, my mother tongue is Dutch. I also offer appointments in the evenings and at weekends. Come see me in my office in Berlin or online . I am looking forward to meeting you!

In couples counseling I also have a focus on the challenges in bi-national partnerships. Differences in language, (family)culture, and social expectations can easily lead to misunderstandings or pressure to adapt. Language differences can also become a source of strain — especially when you or your partner have to communicate in a language that isn’t your mother tongue, making it difficult to express subtle nuances, humor, or certain emotions. These challenges may be intensified by external factors such as residence or visa issues, financial dependencies, or unequal career opportunities or privileges, which can affect the balance in the relationship. I can support both of you in reflecting on these issues, enabling mutual understanding, and finding a way of living and growing together that suits both of you.

2021 - now : Private Practice for Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy 2020- now : Independent Mediator 2023 - now : Board Member of the Mediationszentrum Berlin e V 2022 - now : Voluntary Counsellor at Telefonseelsorge Berlin 2016-2019- : Workshop Manager in a Crafts Company, Berlin 1993- now: Visual Artist in Mixed Media

2020-2023 Person-centered Counsellor GwG, Berlin 2021- License Non-medical Practitioner of Psychotherapy (Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie), Gesundheitsamt Lichtenberg, Berlin 2022- Certified Mediator, Klären & Lösen, Berlin 1999 Master of Fine Arts in Combined Media, Chelsea College, London 1993 Bachelor of Arts in Photography, Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam