Catherine Beckert

Gestalt Therapy

The Approach

Gestalt therapy does not only offer a method of therapy but a way of living and a philosophy to engage with the world around you and get in contact with yourself.
It connects the body, mind and emotions through the process of awareness. 
At its best, awareness will help us to live our life’s more fully in the here and now.
Gestalt therapy, developed by Fritz Perls, Laura Perls, and Paul Goodman in the 1940s & 1950s, is a result of advancements in psychoanalytics, behavioral science, and research into Eastern philosophy.
The German word Gestalt means “shape/figure” or “whole”.
This humanistic, integrative and very engaging work aims to integrate all parts of oneself wholistically. The focus is being placed on the therapeutic relationship itself as a revealing and healing factor. 

Old patterns of dealing with difficult circumstances, stress, trauma or loss which once served a function (safety, coping, surviving) might be problematic now (anxiety, depression, self-doubt, isolation, numbing). 
In Gestalt we explore and seek to close “unfinished business” which represents an unresolved emotion, conflict or experience which impacts our present life and relationships.

Gestalt therapy utilizes your existing strengths and resources. Together we aim to create acceptance and a wider range of choice in your current situation.
I provide a safe and supportive environment, working at a pace that suits your individual needs. My methods are flexible, evolving and unique to your personality.
I work with tools such as practical exercises, embodiment, mindfulness, dreamwork, family constellation and visualisation. Whereby the dialogic relationship without judgements and asking questions remains the centre of our work.
Our goal is to work together to uncover what's needed to foster peace and chart a path forward.

Pricing

My fee is based on individual counseling sessions that last 50 minutes.
Prices range from 60€ to 80€ and will be determined based on your individual needs and session frequency.

A general willingness to engage with your inner self is required for this work. 
I welcome discussion on any topics you wish to bring into our sessions.
I offer a 30 min free introductory call. 

To schedule a session, please email me with a brief description of yourself and your reasons for seeking therapy.

I offer counselling in both German and English. You have the option of attending sessions in person or remotely.

About me

My name is Catherine, I’m German and I live and work in Berlin.
I'm driven by the desire to understand our existential experiences, and I aim to accompany you on your unique journey of self-discovery and growth. I have a business background and with over 12 years of experience in buying, leadership and fashion. I have always enjoyed relating to people from different cultural backgrounds and learning about relationships, communication and resilience. I understand the mental health challenges that can arise from working in fast-paced, highly performance-oriented environments.

Aiming for more purpose and change I trained in 2020 as a business coach and learned methods in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), personal development, conflict management and time management. 
While working as a coach, I realized that I wanted to go beyond offering strategies for success; I wanted to help my clients address deeper distress or self-limiting beliefs. This led me to therapeutic practice.
Tolerance, respect and approaching each other with love and kindness are my core values.
My aim is to be an ally to minorities and those who face oppression and prejudice.
I am committed to continuous learning and regularly attend supervision and training sessions to enhance my therapeutic skills and stay updated on the latest developments in the field.

Qualifications

• 2012 Bachelor of Arts (B.A) International Business & Management, Hochschule Osnabrück, University of Applied Sciences

• 2020 Business Coach (IHK), the key Unternehmensgruppe Berlin

• 2022 Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie (non medical practitioner for psychotherapy), Institut Christoph Mahr Berlin

• Since 2023 in training: Diploma and Master of Science (MSc) in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute London