Dirk

Dr Dirk Stemper

Doctor of Medicine

verified by TherapyRoute

psychotherapy & counseling in person/online – childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships; German or English.; science-based, holistic, empathetic for meaningful change

About Me

I am a Medical Doctor (Approbation als Arzt) practicing in Berlin, Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg. I help adults manage anxiety, mood disorders, stress and burnout, personal development, and relationship problems. I offer straightforward coaching and practical tools for daily use.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, integrative, holistic, and client-centered, blending evidence-based psychotherapy with coaching and counseling to address both deep-seated psychological issues and contemporary life challenges. This integrative model provides the framework for those seeking to address deep psychological patterns while enhancing current well-being and performance. For details, visit praxis-psychologie-berlin.de.
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Basic Information

Services


I provide psychotherapy and coaching for adults, offered both in-person in Berlin and online. My approach is holistic and tailored to your individual goals, whether you seek deep healing from past trauma or practical strategies for current challenges.

My key services include:

Psychotherapy: Specializing in treating anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of childhood and complex trauma (C-PTSD), Sleep-Wake-Disorders, Maldaptive Daydreaming, Neurodiversity, and High Sensitiviy, among others.

Coaching & Counseling: Focused on building resilience, navigating career or relationship issues, and improving personal development.

Specialized Diagnostics: Including cognitive performance assessments and treatment for chronic insomnia.

I create a safe, empathetic space for your journey. Sessions are available in both German and English.

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults

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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Doctor of Medicine

    A medical doctor qualified to diagnose and treat health conditions, including the ability to prescribe medication.

Qualifications


Former Institut Für Psychotherapie, Gesundheitswissenschaften Und Organisationsentwicklung Universität Rostock, Germany

The Dulwich Centre Adelaide, Australia.

Institut für Kognitives Management Stuttgart, Affiliated Training Center of Albert Ellis Institute, New York, U.S.

Sächsische Landesärtzekammer

UMF "Iuliu Haţieganu" Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Registrations


Sächsiche Landesärztekammer

Approbation als Arzt

Service Area


Psychologie Berlin

In-person & Online

Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg

Berlin, Berlin

Germany