Dr. habil. Christian Kohlross (HP Psych)

ISTDP: Given the case of a deep seated problematic that is closely entwined with the entire personality, the best way forward is the application of Davanloo’s method of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Fourty years of empirical research has lead to a solid treatment of various forms of anxiety and depression, as well as other mental disorders such as personality and social disorders. The aim of this technique is to overcome emotional blockages from the first meetings onwards, by accessing the subconscious roots of the disorder and removing them effectively and completely. ISTDP differs from other psychological treatments as it is a method that directly targets the emotional center of the symptoms (see: www.istdp.com). COUPLES THERAPY: Another focus area of my work is couples counselling. One often hears the same old story: each party tries to solve conjugal problems individually at first, yet when they finally try to work together, it’s already too late. It doesn’t have to be this way! Choosing this therapeutic option that is at both temporally limited to 3 to 10 sessions while also being financially viable, not only often leads to realistic chances of saving what can’t be saved, but also almost always can turn a crisis into a new beginning.

2004-2006 Adjunct Prof. Univ. Mannheim 2006-2011 Walter Benjamin Chair, Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem 2011-13 Researcher Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville 2014-2018 Private Practice, Berlin 2018-2021 Rekindle, Center for Systemic Therapy, Kuala Lumpur Since 2021 Private Practice, Berlin

Education: PhD & Habilitation, Cultural Studies, University of Mannheim, Germany ISTDP (Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), Washington School of Psychiatry & The German ISTDP Society Systemic Individual- & Couples-Therapy, Campus Naturalis, Berlin & IF-Weinheim Hypnotherapy, Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Phoenix, Arizona Group Psychotherapy, Washington School of Psychiatry & American Group Psychotherapy Association TIR (Traumatic Incident Reduction), Washington DC CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)-Training, Aaron T. Beck Institute, Philadelphia.