Aranja Berkmüller
(She/they)
Psychological Counsellor
Available for new clients
If traditional therapy isn’t your thing, this is for you. I counsel people who feel somehow different or don’t fit the norm incl. creatives, thinkers, migrants, queerdos, BIPoC, kinksters, visionaries & other misfits :)
I specialize in:
At a glance
Note from AranjaPlease book a 20-min intro call to see if it's a fit before requesting a full session. You can do so here: calendly.com/aranjab/20-min
Usually responds within 12 hours
About me
Telegram: @AmplifiedHumanity
Whatsapp: +4917687885929
Email: hello[at]amplified-humanity.com
www.amplified-humanity.com
As a person of mixed heritage who has moved between countless countries since birth, frequently switches careers and hobbies, and doesn’t live life on the straight and narrow, I understand what it’s like to be different. Being queer, poly, a person of color and a little neurodivergent taught me firsthand what marginalization feels like. Throw in an interest in taboo topics such as death, grief, kink and psychedelics and the chaos is complete.
It took me a long time to understand that I wasn’t the problem. Rather, it was continuously and mistakenly being held to narrow standards of convention that were damaging.
I see this happening with so many people whose eccentricities are misunderstood and misdiagnosed. No wonder so many choose to mask and do their best to fit in.
I’m here to help you with your baggage without pathologizing what makes you unique.
My most important qualifications are not the trainings I’ve done. The true value of my work comes from my life’s encounters, my ability to see core issues quickly, and my irreverent sense of humour.
I also draw from my experience growing up in some of the world's most disadvantaged regions, my career in international development, my creative business centred around kink and body-positivity, stints in social work, being a full-time caregiver, my work as a death doula and grief counselor, volunteering in psychedelic crisis support and sitting in parks inviting strangers to talk to me about their challenges.
My life hasn’t been linear and that's probably a good thing.
If you want to get to know me a little better, take a stroll around my website www.amplified-humanity.com
I share a lot about my views and values, and rant about things that annoy me :)
I speak:
EnglishGermanThai
Location:
Kinzigstraße, 10247 Berlin, Germany
Media Gallery
Approach
Treatment Approaches
Psychedelic integration therapyRecommended for those who have had psychedelic experiences and want help understanding and integrating the insights into their everyday life for personal growth and self-discovery.
Somatic coachingRecommended for those who want to use body awareness and movement to release emotional tension and promote personal growth.
Systemic coachingRecommended for those who want to improve their personal or professional relationships by understanding how they function within larger systems.
I believe healing is a natural process that takes place when we feel safe enough to do so. I support you to reach that space and navigate the mess – with humor, heartfelt care, and a gentle no-bullshit attitude.
I show up as a person first and foremost and as a practitioner second. I’m not interested in only being your mirror and asking “how do you feel about that?”. I try things out, sometimes it fails, but usually I have a pretty keen sense of observation and a way of hitting the nail on the head. And if I don’t, you can tell me!
My sessions are an invitation to examine an issue and experiment with it. We can try out creative, visual, somatic or thought-based exercises and see how your system responds. This helps you understand what you need in order to set yourself up for the changes you want.
It is an open, non-linear process and is effective because we remove the pressure of achieving a certain result, something I think we already have too much of under capitalism.
Instead, we work with an intention, but stay away from "treatment goals" because it divides results into "success" and "failure". We're not here to judge, but to gently test things out at the end of our comfort zone.
I don't believe that mental health is an individual issue, especially if you are dealing with structural injustice and find yourself in situations of limited choice. Together we find a balance between what is your responsibility and what is not.
You can talk to me about sensitive topics such as kink, poly relationships, sex work, death and dying, psychedelics etc. We can also address things that you may feel shame around such as sex, disordered eating, money, compulsive habits, or regrets.
To find out if we're a fit please book a 20-minute video call with me at https://calendly.com/aranjab/20-min . The cost is €10 which you can deduct from your first session. We’ll talk about what you're looking for, how I could support you, how I work and answer any questions. Looking forward!
Experience
2023 - current: systemic and psychological counsellor and coach at amplified-humanity.com
2019 - 2023: counsellor for queer and trans* people of colour at Casa Kuà
2019 - current: volunteer in psychedelic crisis support at eclipse e.V.
2016 - current: kink coach, lingerie designer and founder at Pique Lingerie
2016: full-time caregiver to terminally ill family member
2015: sabbatical to establish new direction personally and professionally
2006 - 2014: international development and aid work specialising in human rights, gender, and poverty reduction
Education
2022 - 2023: Recognising and Healing Developmental Trauma and Early Injuries - Relationship and Safety with Clients, Dami Charf
2022 - 2023: Psychological and Systemic Coach and Counsellor, Verbund freier Trainer und Coaches
2020: Death Doula training (Sterbebegleitung), Hospizdienst Horizont
2010: Postgraduate program in International Development, Humboldt University Berlin
2006 - 2007: Master of Science in International Development Studies, University Utrecht
2003 - 2006: Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, University College Utrecht
Cost
Individual Session
€80
Individual 10-session package (€80/session)
€80
Individual 5-session package (€100/session)
€100
Individual single session (€115/session)
€115
2-person (couple, family, friendship) 10-session package (€100/session)
€100
2-person (couple, family, friendship) 5-session package (€120/session)
€120
2-person (couple, family, friendship) single session (€140/session)
€140
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Note from AranjaPlease book a 20-min intro call to see if it's a fit before requesting a full session. You can do so here: calendly.com/aranjab/20-min
Usually responds within 12 hours
Explore more
My offerings
Course
Sleep Like A Pro (for FLINTA*, in Berlin)
My publications
Aranja's thoughts on life, death and everything in betweenhttps://www.amplified-humanity.com/blog
Latest podcast
Next available: Apr 7