Anton

Mr Anton De Vries

Psychologist

“I'm a native English speaking psychologist. Through my focus on human dignity and the deeper values common to all cultures, I provide a judgement-free counsel that has meaning and makes sense.”

About Me

I provide a judgment-free space for you to explore your experiences. My focus on human dignity and shared values helps us connect with what truly matters. We can translate complex feelings into clear insights, finding a meaningful way forward. This approach is ideal for anyone seeking counsel that genuinely resonates and honours their unique story.

Approach

The first session is free, to quickly establish we're a good match. The next few session are full-length and more personal, aiming to get specific on problem analysis and to quickly learn skills to bring back a feeling of order and harmony in everyday life (behavioural therapy). Later sessions may dig deeper to gently untangle old emotional baggage, or to find meaningful purpose (existential therapy). The basis of my approach is humanistic, which involves seeing the client as a human whole, includes an openness to existential analysis, and ties-in well with my prioritisation of human dignity. It is useful for deeper, undefined psychological pain and dissatisfaction. I'm also trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), a type of CBT with very strong support from scientific studies, originally designed for BPD (Bipolar Personality Disorder). It offers good specific tools for rapidly getting wild thoughts and actions under control again. I've undertaken various other trainings which I utilise as-needed: online therapy, hypnosis, anger management and de-escalation, basics of schema therapy, basics of Jungian analysis, suicidality & self-harm management.
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Basic Information

Services

I work with mostly with adults—undergraduates through to middle-aged—and sometimes with adolescents. Clients commonly present struggling with: - overbearing emotions or mood swings; - unstable relations (also friendships, or at workplace); - anxiety or general overwhelm; - unhappy with current life situation (a sense that "I should be doing something else") I offer online counselling via secure video, or text-based as needed, and in-person in my practices in Hamburg, Germany. Private-pay formats means there's no waiting times, minimal paperwork, and that session format can be customised to the true needs of the client.

Services Offered:

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    Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    Addiction Services

    A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.

Works With:

  • •Children
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations
  • •Adolescents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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    Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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    Procrastination

    The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

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    Inadequacy

    A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

Universität Hamburg

University of New England

Registrations

Verband Freier Psychotherapeuten; Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie und Psychologischer Berater e.V. (VFP)

Service Area

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Hamburg, Hamburg

Germany

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