Couples Therapy · Sexual Therapy & Body Psychotherapy in Berlin-Schöneberg & Online
Compassionate, in-depth therapy for couples and individuals in Berlin — for those who wish for deeper connection, a vibrant sexuality and the courage to change.
Therapeutic focus areas
As a specialised couples, sexual and body psychotherapist, I support you in understanding the deeper patterns that shape your relationships, your sexuality and your experience of yourself — with evidence-based methods and genuine empathy.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and relationship-dynamic approaches for couples in conflict, experiencing emotional distance or following a breach of trust. Scientifically proven: 70–75% of couples experience lasting improvement.
Holistic sexual therapy for loss of desire, sexual dysfunction, experiences of abuse and questions of sexual identity. Body psychotherapeutic and relationship-dynamic — confidential and non-judgemental.
Systemic therapy, EMDR and ACT for anxiety disorders, depression, burnout and self-worth issues. Integrative and individual — precisely where you are right now.
Energetic body psychotherapy after Wilhelm Reich & Alexander Lowen and Somatic Experiencing after Peter Levine. Releases chronic tension patterns that talk therapy alone cannot reach.
EMDR, Somatic Experiencing after Peter Levine and Compassionate Inquiry for childhood trauma, complex PTSD and attachment wounds. Gentle, lasting — without retraumatisation.
Prompt support during acute mental health crises, suicidal thoughts, loss and burnout. Drawing on experience from crisis work at neuhland – crisis support Berlin.
Why Gurudassi Schmid
EFT, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing are empirically validated methods with proven effectiveness. Not intuitive therapy — evidence-based practice.
Body, mind and relationship are understood as a whole. By combining psychotherapy with body psychotherapy, deep and lasting change becomes possible.
All content is subject to professional confidentiality (§ 203 StGB). I meet all relationship forms, orientations and identities with open respect and without judgement.
"Only in the encounter with a Thou can the I recognise itself as I."
About me
"I believe that the capacity for relationship begins where we develop a loving, appreciative relationship with ourselves."
— Gurudassi Schmid, Licensed Psychotherapist Berlin
I am continually fascinated by how clearly our life themes show themselves in relationships and in sexuality. In the encounter with another person, inner patterns, longings and wounds become tangible. Relationship can thus become a place of self-discovery and growth — even when it initially challenges or unsettles us.
My own path has been shaped by many phases of pausing, searching and conscious change. Again and again I asked myself how I could make my life, my relationships and my inner attitude more aligned and more fulfilling. These experiences taught me to take responsibility for my inner reality and to understand growth as a powerful process I can actively shape.
A significant turning point was my turn towards myself — towards my femininity, my body, and those parts of me that had long had little space. As I began to accept myself in all my contradictions and to face my own developmental themes, new space opened within me. Space for aliveness, for stillness, for closeness and for a fulfilling, pleasurable sexuality.
I believe that the capacity for relationship begins where we develop a loving relationship with ourselves. When we can truly see and show ourselves, we invite those around us to open up and show themselves too. This is how genuine and deep encounter can arise — emotionally and sensorially.
Through my many years of ongoing personal development work, I know the powerful potential that lives within every person.
It is therefore a deep concern of mine to offer people a safe space — accompanying them with empathy, clarity and mindfulness on their path to themselves and into authentic, vibrant and sensual relationships. Together, patiently yet actively, we create a space in which you can grow and explore, guided by my conviction: "the journey is the destination."
I meet you and your situation with warmth and understanding, and firmly believe that there is a way through everything — even when it feels as though there is no way out. I support you in finding an approach that fits your situation, and in rediscovering the joy of living.
Working through difficult life situations and facing change is not easy. This is why a resource-oriented attitude matters deeply to me. Alongside addressing existing difficulties, I actively support my clients in consciously recognising and appreciating their own resources — their abilities, strengths, achievements, sources of vitality and potential. This orientation allows for renewal and cultivates a kinder, more compassionate gaze towards oneself.
This fundamental trust in human beings and our innate capacity for self-healing keeps me optimistic even in crisis. My experience is that every crisis is a "growth challenge in disguise" — and often reveals itself in hindsight as a great opportunity.
A central aspect of my work is expanding your range of possibilities by opening up new perspectives on your situation. From a systemic view, my perspective on problems is circular rather than linear: every problem has a relationship-shaping function, beneath which lies the true wish for growth. We also work with those inner parts that have not yet been integrated — the parts responsible for the recurring patterns of suffering and so-called "toxic" relational experiences.
Therapeutic methods
Each method has its particular strengths. I combine them individually — so that you receive support that is precisely fitted to your specific situation.
Couples therapy Berlin
EFT after Dr Sue Johnson is one of the most thoroughly researched approaches in couples therapy. Studies show that 70–75% of couples achieve lasting improvement. EFT helps identify attachment needs beneath conflict and build genuine security and closeness.
Couples & sexual therapy Berlin
Brings unconscious relationship patterns, emotional blockages and entrenched role dynamics into the light — the dynamics that quietly drive misunderstandings, conflicts and sexual estrangement in relationships.
Body psychotherapy Berlin
Energetic body psychotherapy releases chronic tension patterns (character armour) that talk therapy cannot reach. Meta-analyses confirm significant effects for depression, anxiety and trauma.
Trauma therapy Berlin
EMDR (WHO-recommended for PTSD) processes traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation. Somatic Experiencing after Peter Levine gently regulates the nervous system — without retraumatisation.
Trauma therapy
Compassionately and honestly explores the unconscious dynamics that give rise to suffering — drawing the thread between early experience and the patterns we carry into the present. Particularly effective for complex trauma.
Systemic therapy
Systemic therapy views problems within their relational context. DBT strengthens emotional stability. ACT cultivates psychological flexibility and values-based action. Together they provide a comprehensive toolkit for personal development.
Concerns & therapy topics
Whether as an individual or as a couple — you are warmly welcome with whatever is present for you right now.
How it works
A non-binding phone or video conversation (approx. 20 min.) to get to know each other. You describe your concerns, I explain my approach. No pressure, no obligation.
In our first appointment (90 min.) we take our time. We clarify your goals, discuss your path and develop a shared picture of what is possible.
Based on your concerns I select the appropriate methods. Duration is determined by your needs — usually 8–20 sessions, flexibly adjustable.
Regular sessions in Berlin-Schöneberg or online — every one to two weeks, however suits you best. Ongoing reflection and adjustment throughout.
Professional experience & qualifications
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions I am asked most often — by people looking for couples therapy or sexual therapy in Berlin.
Couples therapy in Berlin is a private-pay service and is not covered by statutory health insurance. The initial phone consultation is free of charge. Some private and supplementary insurance plans reimburse costs in part. Please contact me directly for current session fees: kleinegrossemenschenberaten@gmail.com
Sexual therapy begins with a detailed initial consultation. Important: sexual therapy involves no sexual touch or physical acts of any kind. The work takes place through conversation, body awareness, body psychotherapy methods and the exploration of previously unconscious, relationship-dynamic patterns — in a safe, strictly confidential setting. Sessions are 60–90 minutes in person or online.
EFT after Dr Sue Johnson is one of the most thoroughly researched approaches in couples therapy. Studies show that 70–75% of couples experience lasting improvements. EFT is based on attachment theory and helps couples identify the emotional needs underlying their conflicts — and build a secure, close bond.
Body psychotherapy after Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen (bioenergetics) works with chronic tension patterns in the body that talk therapy cannot reach. It is particularly effective for trauma, depression, anxiety and the wish for greater body awareness and aliveness. Combined with Somatic Experiencing after Peter Levine, it gently and lastingly regulates the nervous system.
Yes. In addition to in-person sessions at my practice in Berlin-Schöneberg (Kolonnenstr. 29, 10829 Berlin), I also offer couples therapy, sexual therapy and individual therapy online via video call. For body psychotherapy I recommend in-person sessions, as body-oriented work is more effective in presence.
Couples therapy is worthwhile for communication difficulties, emotional distance, breach of trust, sexual difficulties or the wish for deeper connection. It is rarely "too late" — it becomes more difficult only when one partner has already fully withdrawn internally. Many couples come in crisis and experience profound renewal.
The duration is individual. Some couples notice meaningful change after 5–10 sessions. More complex themes often require 15–25 sessions. Sessions typically take place every one to two weeks. We discuss a realistic timeframe in the initial consultation.
Yes, explicitly. I meet all sexual orientations, gender identities and relationship models — monogamy, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy — with open respect and without judgement. My practice is a safe space for everyone.
Take the first step now
The initial phone consultation is free and non-binding. I look forward to getting to know you — and to finding out together whether my approach is right for you.
📞 +49 176 70875491 — Free initial consultationPractice: Kolonnenstr. 29 · 10829 Berlin-Schöneberg · Online: Video therapy throughout Germany & internationally · Languages: German · English · French
Gurudassi Florence Schmid
Licensed Psychotherapist (HP Psych., § 1 HeilprG)
Kolonnenstr. 29 · 10829 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 176 70875491
Email: kleinegrossemenschenberaten@gmail.com
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