Michael Conti
(he/him)
Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, Coach & Supervisor
Available for new clients
My work is about helping people go forward in their personal growth by dealing with the obstacles they have encountered in their lives. I specialise in working both with trauma and with sexuality & LGBTQIA+ people.
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At a glance
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 3 years on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 4 hours
About me
As a highly-experienced psychotherapist, I offer a safe and supportive space to help you develop a better relationship with yourself and others. We will work together to lessen the impact that past difficult events have had on you. We will also work towards establishing a better connection with your body and emotions so as to be more authentically yourself.
You're welcome to get in touch if you want to:
… get to know yourself better
… develop in a more holistic way
… improve your mood and manage depressive or anxious feelings
… connect more deeply to your body and emotions
… explore your sexual or gender identity or alternative relationship formats
… heal through the impact trauma
… improve your relationships
… explore your life purpose
I have more than 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist, counsellor, coach, supervisor and somatic sexuality specialist. I am a state-licensed psychotherapist in Malta and hold the European Certificate of Psychotherapy.
I'm specialised in working with trauma and with sexual, gender and relationship diversity, including LGBTQIA+, kink and non-monogamy. I am also trained as a ketamine-assisted psychotherapist and continuing further my training in the use of therapy in combination with altered states of consciousness.
Apart from running my private practice, I have worked in various settings including LGBTQIA+ organisations, educational institutions and the fire brigade. I set up Orange Bodies where I run workshops about using the body to connect more deeply with oneself (orangebodies.com). I have also published a self-development journaling book entitled: 'Living Better with Yourself – A Practical Guide to Embodied Growth' –(thehorsesmouth.michaelconti.net)
> I work in English and have a very good understanding of Italian & French.
> Free 20-minute initial call (michaelconti.net).
I speak:
EnglishMaltese
Location:
Konstanzer Straße 15A, 10707 Berlin, Germany
Approach
Treatment Approaches
EMDRRecommended for those dealing with trauma who want to process painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
I use an integrative and holistic approach in my work. This means that I draw upon all the tools that I have learnt depending on what is most beneficial for you. These tools include psychotherapy, coaching, psychology, trauma neuroscience, EMDR, counselling, mindfulness, embodiment, breathwork and somatic sexuality.
As an integrative therapist I don’t try to fit you into a single way of understanding what it is to be human. Instead, I use different approaches that I’ve been trained in to respect the multi-faceted reality of human experience. These approaches include cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, humanistic, relational and body therapy. In my trauma-informed work, I place a strong emphasis on the body and emotions while aiming at integrating different parts of oneself.
I also work with people who want to prepare for, or are seeking to integrate, altered/expanded states of consciousness.
Experience
13 years in practiceOver 3 years at It's Complicated
2011 - current : Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Coach (private practice)
2018 - 2019 : Senior Counsellor at the Counselling & Trauma Service – London Fire Brigade (UK)
2018 : Course tutor and supervisor on M.A. in Clinical Practice – Minster Centre (UK)
2012 - 2016 : Counsellor – Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (Malta)
2010 - 2012 : Guidance teacher – St. Dorothy's Secondary School (Malta)
2009 - 2010: Trainee psychotherapist at Cana Movement Counselling Services (Malta)
2009: Trainee psychotherapist at San Blas Drug Rehabilitation Centre (Malta)
2009: Trainee psychotherapist at Derbyshire Friend (LGBTQIA+) (Derby)
2008 - 2009 : Biology teacher – St. Dorothy's Secondary School (Malta)
2007 - 2008 : Detention Outreach Co-ordinator – Jesuit Refugee Service (UK)
2001 - 2002 : Science and Biology teacher – Savio College (Malta)
Education
2024: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
2023: EMBARK model for psychedelic facilitation
2022 : Diploma in Integrative Coaching (ICF-accredited)
2019 : Somatic Sexuality Specialist
2019 : EMDR training
2016 : M.A. Integrative Supervision
2011 : M.Sc. Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
2010: Essentials of Sexual Minority Therapy
2009 : Certificate in Psychology
2007 : Diploma in Philosophy
2001 : B. Ed. (Hons.)
Cost
Free 20 minute introductory call
Individual Session
€100 (50 minutes)
Individual session for Scandinavia/Switzerland/Luxembourg/+€3000 net monthly
€130 (50 minutes)
Couples Session
€130 (50 minutes)
Couples session in Scandinavia/Switzerland/Luxembourg/+€3500 collective net monthly income
€155 (50 minutes)
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 3 years on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 4 hours
Usually responds within 4 hours