It's Complicated

Silan Derin

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

Available for new clients
My role for your journey is to create and encourage a non-judgmental, safe space for you to explore and discover yourself freely. My approach is psychodynamic, somatic focused and trauma informed.

I specialize in:

At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
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

My therapeutic approach is primarily based on resource activation and a psychodynamic perspective on the human subject. I value this approach for its emphasis on self-understanding, self-reflection, and the importance of relationships. I also believe that integrating relaxation and somatic focused techniques can be highly effective, helping individuals cultivate mindfulness and body awareness. Additionally, I provide a safe and inclusive space that embraces diversity. Over the years, my clinical experiences especially with human who have fled have deepened my understanding of trauma, grief, and loss, which has become a central focus in my work. My work ethic is rooted in three key pillars: deep listening, professionalism, and intuition. As a passionate, curious, and multilingual psychotherapist, I am continually learning, exploring, and growing in my practice. I provide therapeutic counselling in English, German and Turkish (Kurdish, basic knowledge).

I speak:

EnglishGermanTurkishKurdish

Connect with me:

Location:

Linienstraße 130, 10115 Berlin, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Clinical psychologyRecommended for those who need help with diagnosing and treating more complex mental health issues, often involving assessments and evidence-based treatments.
HypnotherapyRecommended for those who want to use relaxation and hypnosis techniques to explore deeper parts of their mind or break unhealthy habits.
PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.
My therapeutic approach is to create and nurture a safe, compassionate space where you can explore and discover yourself freely. Whether you're experiencing a crisis, feeling overwhelmed by certain experiences, seeking support, striving for greater self-awareness, desiring healthier patterns, feeling disconnected, highly sensitive, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I can support you in "diving" into these areas. Together, we can develop an approach that is attuned to your unique needs and resources, with the goal of finding moments of relief and clarity along the way.

Experience

2016-2018 Internship and working in emergency shelters for refugees (esp. children and young adults, families) (Moabit and Spandau, Berlin) 2017 - 2019 Working as a Student Assistent at the International Psychoanalytic University 2018 - 2019 "What Helps the Helpers? Responding to Staff Care Needs in Fragile Contexts", Researchproject (IPU, Berlin) 2019 Internship in „Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie (Charité, CCM), AG Transkulturelle Psychiatrie“ (Berlin) 2020 Certificate of Achievement in Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Desaster, Certificate of Achievement in Global Health (EDx) 2020 - resent Lecturer in Psychology 2022- resent Counselor at FD Consultant (Trauma and Crisis support)

Education

2013-2019 International Psychoanalytic University (IPU) (Berlin) Psychology, B.A., Clinical Psychology, M.A. 2018 Certificate Breathwork teacher (Berlin, 2018) 2019 - est. 2021 Clinical Hypnosis Training (Milton Erikson Institut) 2023 - resent Training to become a Psychoanalyst and Psychological Psychotherapist in Depth Psychology (BIPP Berlin)

Cost

Sliding scale starting at €70

Individual Session

€95

Couples Session

€140 (90 minutes)

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
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: Jan 20