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I'm a clinical psychologist with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, completed in Colombia and later validated in Germany. I originally came to Berlin…
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I'm a clinical psychologist with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, completed in Colombia and later validated in Germany. I originally came to Berlin…
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Hi, I’m Dominique. I’m a Clinical Psychologist from South Africa, now based in Berlin. Having lived in Zambia, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Germany, I understand…
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View profileNarrative Therapy is a collaborative therapeutic approach that helps people explore the stories they hold about themselves, their relationships and their life experiences. These stories can shape identity, emotions, choices and the way a person understands problems. Some stories support growth. Others become restrictive and make the person feel stuck, ashamed, powerless or defined by pain.
This approach may help with identity questions, meaning and purpose, self-esteem and trauma. It may also support people who feel trapped in old labels, family expectations, cultural pressure, shame, relationship patterns or a dominant story of failure.
A central idea in Narrative Therapy is that the person is not the problem. The problem is explored as something that affects the person’s life, not as the whole truth of who they are. This process is often called externalising. For example, a client may explore how anxiety, shame or self-criticism influences decisions, relationships and body sensations. This creates space to respond differently.
Narrative Therapy also works with re-authoring. This means giving more attention to neglected parts of life, such as courage, care, resistance, creativity, loyalty, survival or moments of choice. The therapist does not invent a false positive story. They help the client build a fuller and more accurate story that includes strengths, values and preferred directions.
Sessions may include conversation, reflection, writing exercises, timelines, letters, values clarification and exploration of important relationships. The therapist may help the client map the influence of the problem, notice exceptions and identify what kind of life they want to support.
Narrative Therapy may suit people who want to explore identity, meaning, personal history or the stories that shape their self-worth. People who prefer a more structured symptom-focused approach may also consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). If values and action are central, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may also be relevant. For trauma-related symptoms, some people may need EMDR Therapy or another trauma-informed approach before or alongside Narrative Therapy.
For people living abroad or working in another language, online therapy may make this form of support easier to access.
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Helps you re-author your story and strengthen identity and agency.
Your therapist will adapt the pace and focus of sessions to your needs, goals, and current situation.
Narrative Therapy is often used for concerns such as Identity questions, Meaning & purpose, Self-esteem, and Trauma.
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 match your needs. The first session is also a chance to see whether the fit feels right.
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