Marie Bothorn

I see therapy as a collaborative process where we don’t just focus on symptoms, but also try to understand the patterns that have developed over time and may be contributing to distress in the present. In our work together, I aim to help you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, make space for difficult emotions, and gain a deeper understanding of inner conflicts. My work is grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and integrates emotion-focused and schema-informed approaches. A trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. At the same time, I work in an attentive and transparent way with the patterns that show up in thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. This includes gently reflecting these patterns and exploring together which strategies may once have been protective or helpful, but may now be contributing to pressure, exhaustion, or emotional distress. It is important to me that you feel understood, taken seriously, and safe within the therapeutic process. At the same time, therapy can also be a space where new perspectives emerge and familiar ways of coping can be explored with curiosity and care. My aim is to support you in strengthening self-efficacy, developing a clearer sense of your own boundaries, and moving towards a life that feels more aligned with your values and needs.

I work in my own private practice within a group practice near Hackescher Markt in Berlin. Previously, I worked in the outpatient psychotherapy clinic of the Berliner FortbildungsAkademie für Psychotherapie, in a psychosomatic clinic, as well as in geriatric and other clinical settings. Through these roles, I gained extensive experience in psychological support, assessment, and both individual and group settings, working with people facing a wide range of mental health challenges across different stages of life.

2016–2019: B.Sc. in Psychology, RWTH Aachen University 2019–2020: M.Sc. in Psychology, Maastricht University 2021–2026: Postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at the Berliner FortbildungsAkademie für Psychotherapie, Berlin