Katharina Schmitz
Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
As a clinical psychologist in cologne i support individuals in gaining subsistent compassion for themselves, in order to shift focus and energies towards what serves them best. Online/InPerson
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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.
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Approach
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.
Experience
Juli 26 Klinikum Oberberg, Psychosomatik und Sucht
April 26 Approbation zur Psychologischen Psychotherapeutin (VT)
2024- 26 Ambulante Praxis für Psychotherapie Stuttgart
2023- 26 Klinikum Stuttgart, Kinder und Frauenklinik - Neuropädiatrie, Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekt
2021 Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bergisch Gladbach, Allgemeinpsychiatrie, Einzel- und Gruppenpsychotherapie mit Erwachsenen
2019 -23 Traumaberatung und Krisenintervention für junge Zugewanderte, Aufwind e.V. KJA Köln
2020 Psychosoziales Zentrum, Fachdienst für Migration und Integration: Bonn -
Psychologin & Traumareferentin, Öffentlichkeits- und Netzwerkarbeit
2019 GFN AG – Designing Education, Heidelberg - Psychologische Assessments und Coaching
2016 Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Uniklinik Köln, im Masterstudium
2015 - 17 Talentbrücke GmbH & Co.KG, Köln - Trainerin Potentialanalyse und Diagnostik für Jugendliche
_ Member of BDP (Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen)
Education
2026 DBT for Addiction Training
2026 Approbation "Psychological Psychotherapist"
2019 Institute for CBT Therapy, AVT Cologne, GER
2021 SHIVANANDA Yoga Teacher RYT 200, Yoga School Rosenheim, GER
2018 MSc Clinical Psychology from the University of Leiden, NL
2015 BSc Psychology from the University of Innsbruck, AUT
2014 BA Educational Science from the University of Innsbruck, AUT
2009 Environmental Design, HS Niederrhein
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