Symptoms
Anxiety or worry Feeling disconnected from others Sadness or low mood
Substances
Psilocybin
Format
In-person Online

Aranja Berkmüller

Provider type Integration coach
Location Germany
Aranja Berkmüller

Aranja Berkmüller is a psychological and systemic counselor, death doula, kink and BDSM coach, somatic trauma therapist, and psychedelic integration counselor. The work centers on helping clients engage authentically with their unique challenges without pathologizing their differences, emphasizing acceptance of unconventional lifestyles and identities.

Overview

Aranja’s project Amplified Humanity provides personalized counseling services for those who feel different from societal norms, such as neurodivergent individuals, activists, expatriates, and people exploring taboo or non-conventional areas of life. The approach values emotional and somatic integration, creative expression, and existential exploration to foster growth.

Best for

This counseling service is best suited for individuals experiencing difficult life changes, grappling with grief, seeking transformation, or navigating complex relationship dynamics. Typical client profiles include:
– Deep thinkers and creatives
– Neurodivergent and highly sensitive persons
– Activists and whistleblowers
– Nomads, migrants, and expatriates
– Individuals involved in kink, BDSM, or non-conventional lifestyles
– People processing grief, death, and transitions

Approach

The practice uses a blend of somatic trauma integration, experiential coaching, intuitive drawing, therapeutic letter writing, stream of consciousness writing, visualization, tarot, and connection with nature. Sessions may include creative and emotional exercises designed to engage body, mind, and soul.

Counseling and mentorship are offered with a focus on genuine connection, exploring clients’ values, and developing rituals and tools tailored to individual needs. Psychedelic preparation and integration counseling is also provided, primarily as non-therapeutic support following experiences.

Support

Aranja Berkmüller emphasizes a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and culturally inclusive approach. The practice honors clients’ identities and challenges without labeling them as problems. Ethical boundaries, confidentiality, and safety are prioritized, with a commitment to meeting clients where they are.

Practical

Sessions occur primarily online with possibilities for outdoor experiential coaching in select locations. The counseling offers flexibility beyond traditional therapy rooms, including deep conversations and mentorship. Clients are encouraged to reach out for personalized arrangements.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.

Symptoms Treated

Anxiety or worry Feeling disconnected from others Sadness or low mood

Substances

Psilocybin

Languages Offered

English

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