Mikko Karhulahti
MSc. Clinical Psychology / Gestalt therapist / Sex counsellor
Mikko Karhulahti
MSc. Clinical Psychology / Gestalt therapist / Sex counsellor
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, Gestalt therapist and sex counsellor and I offer counselling and consultations for individuals, couples and groups in English and Finnish. I'm a co-founder of Counselling Kollektiv Berlin, located at Friedelstraße 40. I also offer online sessions.
I'm specialized in adult attachment (intimate and close relationships and family dynamics), psychopathology and sex therapy. My work is supervised and I am committed to the code of ethics of European Association of Gestalt Therapy (EAGT).
*** My practice is currently full. Next availability in summer 2025. Only afternoon slots available (not in the morning/evening). Contact me for details. No public/private insurances – only private payment. ***
Fees:
100 € session (45min)
80 € low-income, unemployed (45min)
120/160 € couples session (50min/90min)
I'm specialized in adult attachment (intimate and close relationships and family dynamics), psychopathology and sex therapy. My work is supervised and I am committed to the code of ethics of European Association of Gestalt Therapy (EAGT).
*** My practice is currently full. Next availability in summer 2025. Only afternoon slots available (not in the morning/evening). Contact me for details. No public/private insurances – only private payment. ***
Fees:
100 € session (45min)
80 € low-income, unemployed (45min)
120/160 € couples session (50min/90min)
About me
I have studied in a variety of countries in Europe acquiring a culturally sensitive mindset which I aspire to incorporate into my practice. My academic background and training consists of:
- advanced training (2022-2023) in Sex therapy (NACS-accredited, Sexpo, Finland)
- basic & advanced training (2021-2023) in Phenomenological Psychopathology & Field Theory (Turin, Italy)
- post-graduate training in Sex counselling (Sexpo, Finland)
- 4-year post-graduate training in Gestalt therapy (Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia, Denmark)
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, Netherlands)
- Master's degree in Research Psychology (University of Barcelona, Spain)
- Master's degree in Sociology (University of Turku, Finland)
I have lived most of my adult life abroad. Therefore, I have personally witnessed the many challenges and troubles related to the life of a foreigner.
I have experience working with people of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds.
I did my clinical psychologist work placement in a closed prison, where I worked with inmates.
My Master's thesis in clinical psychology focused on psychotherapy treatment outcome and feedback systems among adult clients.
My final thesis in Gestalt therapy training focused on attachment theory and how it affects and appears in adult close relationships.
- advanced training (2022-2023) in Sex therapy (NACS-accredited, Sexpo, Finland)
- basic & advanced training (2021-2023) in Phenomenological Psychopathology & Field Theory (Turin, Italy)
- post-graduate training in Sex counselling (Sexpo, Finland)
- 4-year post-graduate training in Gestalt therapy (Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia, Denmark)
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, Netherlands)
- Master's degree in Research Psychology (University of Barcelona, Spain)
- Master's degree in Sociology (University of Turku, Finland)
I have lived most of my adult life abroad. Therefore, I have personally witnessed the many challenges and troubles related to the life of a foreigner.
I have experience working with people of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds.
I did my clinical psychologist work placement in a closed prison, where I worked with inmates.
My Master's thesis in clinical psychology focused on psychotherapy treatment outcome and feedback systems among adult clients.
My final thesis in Gestalt therapy training focused on attachment theory and how it affects and appears in adult close relationships.
I believe all 'maladaptive behaviors', whether manifested in one's life through stress, isolation, addiction, depression, anxiety or various 'disorders' (eg. eating disorders), are merely creative adjustments to one's environment. In my work, the goal is to become aware of these patterns and behaviors, how they emerge in the relational field in the present moment.
My 4-year Gestalt therapy education is certified by EAP (European Association of Psychotherapy), EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy) and PF (Danish Psychotherapist Association).
Some areas of interest/specialization:
- attachment, close relationships, family dynamics
- identity, gender, sexuality, body
- stress, anxiety, burnout, panic attacks
- depression, isolation, addiction
- autistic spectrum and ADHD/ADD
- altered states of consciousness and psychedelics
My 4-year Gestalt therapy education is certified by EAP (European Association of Psychotherapy), EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy) and PF (Danish Psychotherapist Association).
Some areas of interest/specialization:
- attachment, close relationships, family dynamics
- identity, gender, sexuality, body
- stress, anxiety, burnout, panic attacks
- depression, isolation, addiction
- autistic spectrum and ADHD/ADD
- altered states of consciousness and psychedelics
Location:
Counselling Kollektiv Berlin
Friedelstraße 40
12047 Berlin
U Schönleinstraße
U Hermannplatz
Friedelstraße 40
12047 Berlin
U Schönleinstraße
U Hermannplatz
Gestalt therapy
Gestalt therapy is a humanistic and integrative form of psychotherapy that focuses upon the individual's experience in the present moment. The holistic approach focuses on awareness of your own immediate observations, body sensations and thoughts. The goal of therapy is awareness that takes place in an authentic, appreciative dialogue.
Gestalt therapy has been developed since the 1950s. It has been influenced by a variety of movements in psychology, psychotherapy and philosophy, including psychoanalysis, existentialism, phenomenology, psychodrama and field theory. Contemporary Gestalt therapy takes into account the different aspects of human experience: the cognitive, emotional and bodily, as well as behavioral, relational, and existential dimensions. The term 'Gestalt therapy' is based on the German word 'gestalt', meaning a character, form or entity.
For more info check here in English, Finnish, German and French.
Gestalt therapy has been developed since the 1950s. It has been influenced by a variety of movements in psychology, psychotherapy and philosophy, including psychoanalysis, existentialism, phenomenology, psychodrama and field theory. Contemporary Gestalt therapy takes into account the different aspects of human experience: the cognitive, emotional and bodily, as well as behavioral, relational, and existential dimensions. The term 'Gestalt therapy' is based on the German word 'gestalt', meaning a character, form or entity.
For more info check here in English, Finnish, German and French.
