It's Complicated

Manuela Luise

(she/her)

Psychological therapist (BA;HPP), Art-therapist(MA)

Available for new clients
❤️‍🩹You are not alone 👥 Coping with psychological or social problems can be very difficult to achieve.I offer help to individuals and couples through therapeutic dialogue and visual techniques. Languages: 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇪🇸

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At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Last activeThis provider last logged in
Experienced on It's Complicated2 years and 70+ sessions on It's Complicated
Availability
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 8 hours

About me

💫𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕪 𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕖 💫 I'm Manuela, helping people to feel safe and connected within themselves and to others is my greatest desire. ANXIETY & DEPRESSION are complex emotions and can often stem from past experiences and relationships that have shaped how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. It is important to recognise that they are not weaknesses but natural responses to life's challenges. They are often the result of unmet emotional needs and feelings of lack of support. Through our work together I will help you to identify and address these unmet needs. RELOCATING INTO A NEW CULTURE AND SOCIAL CIRCLE. I grew up in Italy and went through the experience of migrating more than once. I'm based in Berlin and work with people who relocated from different countries and/or belongs to more cultures and face difficulties in their lives. I offer a space which is open and free of judgment. GOING THROUGH LOSS & GRIEF. Grief is a natural response to the pain of losing someone or something we care deeply about. My approach to helping you navigate through these difficult emotions is rooted in compassion, empathy and a deep understanding of the grieving process. IN COUPLES THERAPY THE CLIENT IS THE RELATIONSHIP I am passionate about helping couples work through their relationship issues through the lens of attachment theory. In our therapy sessions I will guide you in understanding and expressing your feelings and help you to recognise and validate those of your partner . I am committed to helping you develop a secure attachment as the foundation for a fulfilling and intimate relationship. Together we will create a path to a more fulfilling and emotionally connected partnership. 💫 CONTACT ME TODAY TO ORGANISE A 35-MINUTES INTRODUCTORY SESSION. 💫 NOTICE Please request an alternative appointment or cancel at least 48 hours in advance If you are unable to make it to the session, otherwise the total cost of the session will be charged.

I speak:

EnglishGermanItalianSpanish

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Location:

Ebelingstraße 14A, 10249 Berlin, Germany

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
EFT: Emotionally focused therapyRecommended for couples or individuals who want to strengthen emotional connections in relationships by exploring feelings and attachment.
Gestalt therapyRecommended for those who want to focus on the present and take responsibility for their feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
IFS: Internal Family SystemsRecommended for those who want to explore and heal the different parts of themselves that might feel conflicted or overwhelmed.
💫You will define the goals while I take care of the process and methods in a context where you can feel safe and free to express yourself and explore your emotions.💫 My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in HUMANISTIC PRINCIPLES. 👉 I SEE YOU AS A WHOLE, valuing your feelings, mind, body, and soul. 👉I believe in the power of an ACTIVE SELF where all our actions, both mental and physical, are directed towards providing STRUCTURE, MEANING, and fulfilling our BASIC NEEDS . 👉One of the fundamental driving forces in our lives is the need for self-fulfilment, an inherent DRIVE TO HEAL, GROW & DEVELOP as individuals. 👉LET'S EXPLORE and normalise stuck places whilst DEPATHOLOGISING ISSUES. My therapeutic work is informed by ATTACHMENT THEORY In the sessions I combine elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). 👉We focus on your way of feeling SAFE & CONNECTED within yourself & with others. 👉We work with EMOTIONS because they are central organising elements of our experience; they tell us what we need, help us create meaning, motivate us, communicate with others. 👉We address the inner struggle by giving voice to the different PARTS and understanding their role and needs. 💫 I invite you to contact me for more information and an initial consultation. 💫 💫 VISIT MY HOME PAGE FOR MORE INFOS: https://manuelaluise.com

Experience

5 years in practice70+ sessions on It's Complicated2 years at It's Complicated
-Offering INDIVIDUAL & COUPLE therapy sessions LIVE in Berlin Friedrichshain and ONLINE since 2022 -Offering GROUP Art therapy sessions in Italian, English and German since 2014, in a variety of settings, with adults and teenagers.

Education

IFT Internal Family System Therapy Training - Level I with Imma Lloret (certified IFS Institute - Barcelona) EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy Training Couples & Individuals -externship with Dr Elmien Lesch (certified EFT Institute - South Africa) -attachment science in practice with Dr Sue Johnson BA Psychology Uninettuno, Rome Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie (Non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy) Gesundheitsamt Tempelhof-Schönenberg, Berlin MA Art Therapy focused on Photography, Video and Theatre Pontifical University Antonianum, Rome. BA Photography, Journalism & News Media. Roehampton University, London.

Cost

Individual Session

€85

low income individuals (receiving Bürgergeld / state aid)

€65

couple sessions - (currently in training)

€95

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Last activeThis provider last logged in
Experienced on It's Complicated2 years and 70+ sessions on It's Complicated
Availability
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 8 hours
Next available: Dec 27