Talia

Talia Purnell, MA

Clinical Psychologist

As an English-speaking psychologist, I offer a warm and collaborative space for self-exploration and emotional healing. I’m passionate about helping adults explore their emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Healing Practitioner for Psychotherapy based in the Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg of Berlin. I bring years of academic study and clinical training, along with experience in social work case management, crisis intervention, substance use recovery, and mental health counseling. These roles have given me the privilege of supporting people from many different backgrounds and deepened my belief in the power of personalized, relational care.

Approach

At the center of my practice is a commitment to creating a space where you can arrive just as you are, without filters, masks, or pressure to be anything other than yourself. My role is to support you in nurturing a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself while gently exploring how early relationships and past experiences may still be shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships today. Rooted in psychodynamic principles, my approach is also informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and body-based, emotionally focused modalities. In sessions, we might gently explore different parts of yourself that hold feelings or memories, tune into bodily sensations, or reflect together on recurring patterns and emotions. This helps create a grounded, safe space where healing can unfold naturally. Above all else, our work will be collaborative and centered on your voice, values, and goals. We’ll hold space for all parts of you, the ones you know well and those just beginning to surface. This journey isn’t about perfection but about integration: making contact with what’s been lost, hidden, or silenced, and creating room for new ways of being. I don’t believe in quick fixes; I believe in the power of slowing down, turning inward, and creating space for real change. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out and share a bit of your story. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin... just a little curiosity or courage to show up.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I offer therapy for adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including: • Anxiety, overwhelm, and stress • Depression or low mood • Grief and loss • Life transitions and identity shifts • Relationship dynamics/roles and attachment challenges • Self-doubt, shame, or feeling “not enough” • A general sense of being stuck, or disconnected from yourself Many of the people I work with are also exploring deeper questions about values, boundaries, personal or familial history, or how to live more fully in alignment with themselves. Some are new to therapy, others are returning after previous experiences, and all are welcome.

Services Offered:

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • 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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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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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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Gesundheitsamt

Healing Practitioner for Psychotherapy

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

International Psychoanalytic University Berlin

Year: 2024

Bachelor of Psychology

Sonoma State University

Year: 2019

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Training

IFS Institute

Year: 2026

Service Areas

My Practice

In-person & Online

Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Berlin, Berlin

Germany

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