Aranja Berkmüller (she/they)

I operate from the belief that healing is a natural process that takes place when we feel safe enough to do so. My job is to support you to reach that space and to be there with you as you navigate the mess. My sessions are an invitation to examine an issue and experiment with it to see what changes. 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 in your life. It is an open, non-linear process and is effective because we remove the pressure of achieving a certain result. 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. Excessive focus on personal responsibility and resources can be damaging rather than empowering if you feel unheard and alone. 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. You can also address things with me that you may feel deep shame around such as sex, disordered eating, money, compulsive habits, or things you did that you regret or are embarrassed about. To find out if we're a fit, I invite you to send me a message (I also have Telegram: @AmplifiedHumanity) and hop on a free 15-minute online call with me. I am based in Berlin but I travel regularly, which means my working hours change. If the listed hours don't work for you, feel free to let me know and we will figure something out.