It's Complicated

Katharina Schmitz

Accredited Clinical Psychologist & CBT Psychotherapist, Lisenced Shivananda Yoga Instructor

Unavailable for new clients

I specialize in:

At a glance
Cologne, GermanyAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

About me

Family and traditions were always important to me, the person I became is a combination of influences of my German and Austrian Family, who were designers, photographers, arcitects and social workers - what I took from that was my genuine curiosity about how to live and design life, how others deal with challenges and how to grow despite of difficulties. After working with young adults suffering from all kinds of addiction in Dublin, Ireland - I decided to go down the social sciences way, i lived in-between the alps, where my mothers family comes from studying educational science and psychology for 6 years. Followed by a year in India and a comprehensive Masters program in clinical psychology, including rigorous research classes and practical training. I have over ten years experience in counseling adolescents and adults in various contexts. Focusing on trauma informed care in humanitarian contexts for a long time I am now working in a clinical environment treating a wider variety of symptoms.

I speak:

EnglishGerman

Location:

Cologne, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
Holistic approachRecommended for those who want to address their mental health through a balanced focus on mind, body, and spirit.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
Trauma Informed CareRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.
My approach is humanistic, hollistic and integrative. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third wave methods like schema and ACT. My practice is based on a safe and strong therapeutic alliance, where we work in collaboration to promote resilience. In order to do that i use interventions from different schools of psychotherapy depending on the individuals needs and preferences. Rather than focusing on the past, the CBT Approach is more pragmatic, it takes the here and now into account with the individuals experience in the present moment. It does provide the individual with a tool box for difficulties in life. A psychodynamic perspective can be useful in addition to explore underlying conflicts and tension that build up dysfunctional behaviour. In cases of blocades i am using Embodiment and Yoga driven techniques because sometimes we can not talk ourselves out on a cognitive level. I can help with self-compassion practice & self-esteem tools, loud inner critic, processing life transitions, chronic illness and relationship issues. Growing up in Rhine land I learned what it means to be interested in one another which is part of the open minded and curious culture of this area in Germany. I strongly believe in our need for individual expression next to the feeling of belonging, being seen. This is why I want to hold a safe space for my clients to express themselves. I am interested in how your identity and lived experience come together to influence your story. Together it is possible to gain new perspectives on that story and also correct some narratives we told ourselves that are not serving us anymore. Slowing things down is a good start to reframe and identify personal values, patterns and priorities. Working towards a life that feels right for you. I offer short term and crisis interventions as mid term guidance for healing, transition and personal development. Feel free to ask me any questions beforehand. I am happy to meet you on the way.

Cost

Individual Session

€80

Mediation for 2

€100

Students

€50

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Cologne, GermanyAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

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