Felix Schmidt
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
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Psychodynamic counseling for stress, anxiety, relationship conflict and life transitions. I support you in finding clarity, emotional balance and a deeper connection to yourself.
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At a glance
€85 per session
Cologne, GermanyAvailable online and via textOffers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from FelixCurrently available by appointment
Usually responds within 4 hours
About me
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed in everyday life, struggle with concentration or emotional regulation or find themselves repeating patterns that are hard to change. In our work together, we explore what lies beneath these experiences and how new ways of relating to yourself and others can emerge.
My approach integrates psychodynamic understanding with a mindful, experience-based focus on the present moment. This means we work not only through reflection, but also through emotional and bodily awareness in the here and now.
The goal is to help you understand and gradually change longstanding patterns, strengthen self-awareness, and develop greater emotional stability and flexibility in daily life.
As a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist in advanced psychodynamic training, I support people facing emotional distress, anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem and difficulties in relationships or life transitions.
My professional background integrates clinical practice within psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine with research in clinical neuroscience. I currently work in psycho-oncology, supporting patients and their families coping with serious illness and existential challenges. Through my work with individuals from refugee and migrant backgrounds, I have developed a strong sensitivity to the impact of culture, language and life context on mental health.
I speak:
EnglishGerman
Location:
Cologne, Germany
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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.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
My work is grounded in a psychodynamic perspective, placing the whole person at the center — with their unique experiences, inner world and relationships. Inner and outer difficulties often develop as ways of coping with conflicts in how we relate to ourselves and to others.
Lasting change becomes possible through new emotional and relational experiences. This involves developing a deeper understanding of yourself, recognizing the meaning of your struggles, and finding new ways of responding to them.
Such a process requires a safe and supportive space, which gradually develops through a trusting and empathic therapeutic relationship.
“What is allowed to be, can begin to change.”
My counselling is guided by your individual concerns and needs. The approach serves your personal growth and the overcoming of difficulties — not the other way around.
Experience
01/2026 – present
Psychooncology, University Hospital Frankfurt
Psychological support for patients with cancer and their families — coping with illness, emotional distress, and existential challenges.
11/2025 – present
Lecturer in Psychopharmacology, Fresenius University, Cologne
Teaching psychology students, integrating clinical and scientific knowledge.
10/2024 – 11/2025
Psychosomatic Clinic (Addiction Rehabilitation), Cologne
Individual and group therapy with patients experiencing addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.
Focus on emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and long-term stabilization.
09/2023 – 09/2024
German Red Cross, Cologne – Migration & Refugee Support
Psychosocial counselling for families with refugee backgrounds, including crisis support and protection work.
Strong focus on cultural sensitivity and complex life stressors.
09/2020 – 05/2023
Clinical Neuroscience Research & Teaching, Uppsala University
Clinical research with patients on neurobiological correlates of mental health and psychiatric treatment, as well as teaching in pharmacology and neuroscience
Education
03/2024 – present
Advanced training in psychodynamic-humanistic psychotherapy (leading to licensure as a Psychological Psychotherapist), ZIST Academy, Germany.
Specialization in somatic-oriented, mindfulness-based and group therapy approaches.
09/2020 – 05/2023
Doctoral research in Clinical Neuroscience, Uppsala University (Sweden)
Focus on the neurobiological foundations of mental health and treatment.
10/2013 – 02/2020
Diploma in Psychology (equivalent to M.Sc.), Kiel University (Germany)
Specialization in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology.
Additional training
Psychoanalysis Summer School (Frankfurt), Caritas Conference on Psychotherapy with Refugees (Cologne), Organization of Human Brain Mapping (Glasgow), ongoing professional development.
Services
Intro Call
Free • 20 min • Online & Text
Individual Session
€85 • 50 min • Online & Text
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
€85 per session
Cologne, GermanyAvailable online and via textOffers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from FelixCurrently available by appointment
Usually responds within 4 hours
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My publications
Escitalopram intermittent use and brain reactivity to aggressive stimuli in premenstrual dysphoric disorder,Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6224514/v1].
Electroencephalography findings in menstrually-related mood disorders: A critical review.Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 72(139)
Morning Enzymatic Activity of DPP-4 Is Differentially Altered by Sleep Loss in Women and MenDiabetes Care, 41(2): e10-e11.
Next available: Jun 15