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View profileGrief Counseling helps people cope with loss and the emotional changes that follow. Grief can appear after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, miscarriage, illness, job loss, estrangement, migration or another major life transition.
There is no single right way to grieve. A person may feel sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, numbness, relief or confusion. These emotions can shift quickly. Some days may feel manageable, while others feel heavy again.
Grief Counseling offers a safe space to talk about the loss, understand grief reactions and reduce isolation. The aim is not to forget or “move on” quickly. Therapy helps the person carry the loss with more support, more clarity and less shame.
This approach may support people dealing with grief and loss, complicated grief, depression, stress, trauma after loss or difficult life transitions.
Sessions may include emotional expression, storytelling, memory work, grounding exercises, self-compassion and practical coping strategies. The therapist may also help with painful dates, unfinished conversations, regret, guilt or family tensions linked to the loss.
Some grief becomes more complex. Sudden death, suicide, traumatic loss, pregnancy loss, ambiguous loss or social isolation can make recovery harder. In these situations, therapy may focus first on safety, stabilisation and support.
Grief Counseling can also connect with other approaches. Some therapists integrate EMDR Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy or Psychodynamic Therapy, depending on the person’s needs.
Grief Counseling may be helpful when the loss feels too heavy to carry alone, when daily life has become restricted, or when guilt, anger, numbness or despair remain intense.
This information is educational and does not replace professional assessment, emergency support or treatment from a qualified professional.
Intense work rhythms, a demanding housing search and long grey winters are part of life in Berlin, and they are among the reasons people turn to grief counselling. Sessions give room to talk about the person or what was lost, the practical changes that followed and the way grief comes and goes.
Sessions usually last 50 to 60 minutes, weekly or every two weeks, in person in Berlin when a therapist offers it or online by secure video. Private health insurance and some expat policies reimburse part of private sessions, depending on the therapist’s qualification, so it is worth checking your contract before you start. A first session is a chance to discuss your goals and decide together whether grief counselling is the right approach for you.
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Grief counseling is psychological support for people coping with the death of someone close or another significant loss. It offers a safe space to express sorrow, guilt or anger, to understand the grieving process and to find ways to carry the loss into everyday life.
Grief Counseling is often used for concerns such as Complicated grief, Depression, Grief & bereavement, Life transitions, and Stress.
The therapy page also shows which therapists on MIT currently offer this approach.
A first session usually focuses on understanding what brings you to therapy, what you want to change, and whether the therapist’s style feels like a good fit.
You do not need to prepare anything perfect in advance. It is normal to start with questions, uncertainty, or mixed feelings.
This depends on your goals, the complexity of what you are dealing with, and how structured the approach is. Some people use this therapy for short-term focused work, while others stay longer for deeper change.
Availability depends on the therapist. On MIT, you can check the therapist cards and profile pages to see whether online sessions are offered.
Fees vary by therapist. When no live therapist prices are available yet, the usual range for this therapy is around €80–€140 per session.
Start by reading the therapist’s profile, experience, languages, online/in-person availability, and approach. Then check whether the person works with the kind of issue you want help with.
A good fit is often about both expertise and how safe, understood, and comfortable you feel with the therapist.
Yes. MIT profiles can include direct messaging, and therapists can also activate online booking when available.
This helps patients ask practical questions before committing to a first session.
That is very common. You can start by contacting a therapist, explaining what you are struggling with, and asking whether this approach fits your goals.
If no therapist is listed yet for this therapy, you can still explore related approaches and pathologies on the site.
Both are possible, depending on the therapist. Some therapists on My International Therapy receive clients in person in Berlin, others work online by secure video, and many offer both. Each profile shows the formats offered. Online sessions are also a way to keep the same therapist if you move or travel.
Yes. Many therapists in the network work in English, and others in German, Russian, Ukrainian and further languages. You can browse English-speaking, German-speaking, Russian-speaking and Ukrainian-speaking therapists in Berlin, and every profile lists the languages spoken.
Statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) covers psychotherapy with licensed psychotherapists who have a contract with the insurance funds, but waiting times of several months are common. Many international residents therefore start with a private therapist and pay directly. Private health insurance and some supplementary or expat policies reimburse part of the sessions, depending on the therapist’s qualification: check your contract. Therapists provide invoices you can submit to your insurer.
Each therapist sets their own fee, which is shown on their profile. As a guide, most individual approaches on this site are listed between €80 and €180 per session, couples and family therapy between €120 and €220, and coaching, career counselling or parenting support between €70 and €130. Sessions usually last 50 to 60 minutes.
Therapy is not an emergency service. If you or someone close to you is in danger, call 112. The Telefonseelsorge offers free, anonymous support 24/7 on 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222.
The relationship with your therapist matters as much as the method. Compare profiles for the approach used, the topics they work with, the languages, the format and the fee. If you are unsure where to start, describe what you are going through and we will suggest therapists who suit your needs. The first session is also a chance to see whether the fit feels right.
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