Jan

Mr Jan Voss

EMDR Therapist

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“I help clients work through trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and relationship-related distress. EMDR can be especially helpful if you experience intrusive memories, body-based anxiety, emotional triggers, or if you feel that you “understand everything” but still cannot shift the emotional reaction. If you’re looking for a clear, professional and goal-oriented therapeutic approach, I would be happy to support you. I also want you see that a crisis can be wonderful for growth. Like Churchill said: "Never waste a good crisis" ”

About Me

I’m Jan Voss, a Berlin-based therapist (Heilpraktiker for Psychotherapy) offering EMDR and hypnotherapy in English and German. Many of the people I work with are expats, international professionals, creatives, and LGBTQ+ clients who feel highly functional on the outside, but overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck internally. In my sessions you can expect a calm, structured space where we focus on what actually changes things. I work in a pragmatic way: we identify what keeps your nervous system in survival mode and then use effective methods to help you process it, not just talk about it. My style is warm and direct. I take you seriously, but I also aim to help you regain agency quickly. Therapy with me is not about endless analysis. It’s about getting relief, clarity, and a stronger inner ground to stand on.

Approach

In the first sessions we clarify your goals, your current symptoms, and your personal history. We build enough safety and inner stability before processing difficult memories, especially if you experience overwhelm or dissociation. EMDR is not about forcing exposure. It is about helping your brain integrate experiences that are “stuck” and still trigger strong emotional or bodily reactions. My approach is structured and collaborative: we move at your pace, but with a clear direction. Many clients appreciate that sessions are both emotionally supportive and practical with tangible progress over time. Depending on your situation, we may work with EMDR, elements of hypnotherapy, guided imagery, and practical stabilization techniques. I also love reparenting...because it is never too late to have a good childhood.
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In-person & Online

Services

I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy in English and German, with a focus on EMDR and hypnotherapy. EMDR therapy Hypnotherapy Trauma-informed psychotherapy & stabilisation Anxiety / panic attacks Stress, burnout & emotional overwhelm Relationship crisis / attachment patterns Expat support & relocation stress LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy

Services Offered:

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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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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  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Coaching

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

  • Crisis Counselling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • 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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

  • Life Transitions

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

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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.

  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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:

  • EMDR Therapist

    A therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that helps the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

Credentials

Qualifications

Psychological First Aid

John Hopkins University

EMDR intensive training

Institut Christoph Mahr

Advanced EMDR

Institut Christoph Mahr

Science of Well Being

Yale

EMDR&Posttraumatic Stress and Related Disorders

Harvard Medical School

Service Areas

Praxis Steinert

In-person & Online

Bezirk Prenzlauer Berg

Berlin, Berlin

Germany