Bertine

Bertine de Jongh

Psychologist

“An experienced and compassionate psychologist with a particular interest in intercultural relationships and issues that accompany moving countries such as social anxiety and searching for belonging.”

About Me

I understand the unique challenges of navigating life across cultures. Moving countries can bring social anxiety and a deep search for belonging. I offer a compassionate space to explore these experiences, helping you make sense of new environments. We can work together to build authentic connections, understand identity shifts, and find stability. This is for anyone feeling adrift or overwhelmed by intercultural transitions.

Approach

When life crosses borders, therapy becomes a hands‑on way to untangle how everyday routines, relationships and self-expectations shift with a new context. In my Berlin practice or online, in Dutch, English or German, I move at your pace—short, focused sessions that alternate gentle reflection with practical experiments tailored to your day‑to‑day life. Expect mapping of key relationships, brief between‑session tasks and calming practices to steady anxiety and mood. This approach suits people seeking clear steps to feel more grounded while navigating cultural change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Hypnosis

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

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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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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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / 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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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Systemische Gesellschaft (SG)

Systemic Therapist

Systemische Gesellschaft (SG)

Systemic Supervisor

Gesundheitsamt; Germany

Heilpraktiker Für Psychotherapie (HeilprG)

Qualifications

Utrecht University

Systemische Gesellschaft

Systemische Gesellschaft

Service Areas

Berlin Counselling

In-person & Online

Charlottenburg

Berlin, Berlin

Germany