It's Complicated

Steffi Meyer (M.A.)

(she/her)

Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy

Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress or trauma, I offer you a safe space to come to rest, reconnect with yourself, and find your inner ground again.

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At a glance
Cologne, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year and 230+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 25 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from Steffi
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

Compassion and dignity are at the heart of my work and inspired me to found the association TraumaHelp Cologne. In both my private practice and the association, I’m deeply committed to nurturing healing, trusting relationships alongside my expertise in stress and trauma.

Born and raised in a working-class region of western Germany, I have also worked in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Today, I make my home in one of Germany’s most liberal cities, where staying connected to everyday realities and grounded perspectives is very important to me.

I speak:

EnglishGerman

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Location:

Nußbaumerstraße 37, 50823 Cologne, Germany

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
Body therapyRecommended for those who want to connect their mind and body to release stress or trauma through physical sensations and movement.
Humanistic psychologyRecommended for those looking for a therapy that emphasizes personal growth and self-fulfillment, focusing on becoming your best self in a positive, non-judgmental space.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
My trauma-informed, integrative approach includes methods such as NARM®, PITT, and systemic counseling. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can gently reconnect with your feelings and needs, knowing you are fully supported. In moments of acute crisis, I also offer practical grounding tools you can use between sessions.

Experience

230+ sessions on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year at It's Complicated
Before starting my private practice in Germany, I had the opportunity to work in a range of counseling and advisory roles, both at home and in conflict-affected countries – especially as a trauma advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2021, following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, I both provided psychological support to Afghan local staff and coordinated the team involved in this effort. That experience touched me deeply and confirmed what I carry at the heart of my work: to be there for people when they are going through their hardest times.

Education

I hold a state license to practice psychotherapy (Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie) and have completed over 1,000 hours of advanced training in trauma-informed and integrative counseling and therapy approaches. These include, in particular, the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®) developed by Dr Laurence Heller and Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy (PITT) developed by Prof Luise Reddemann. In addition, I am qualified in trauma counseling, systemic coaching, and conflict counseling. My Master’s degree in Conflict Studies provides a strong foundation for my deep understanding of both internal and interpersonal conflicts.

Services

Intro Call

Free 25 min Online

Individual Session

€98 1 hr Online & In-person

Insurances

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At a glance
Cologne, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year and 230+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 25 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from Steffi
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

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