Mikko Karhulahti (he/him)
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology / Gestalt therapist / supervisor
Mikko Karhulahti (he/him)
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology / Gestalt therapist / supervisor
Clinical psychologist, Gestalt therapist and supervisor with more than ten years of experience in clinical settings, I work with individuals, couples, and groups in English and Finnish. I offer lower fees for students, unemployed, and those on limited income. I am a co-founder of Counselling Kollektiv Berlin, located at Friedelstraße 40.
My areas of specialization include attachment theory and psychopathology. My work is supervised, and I adhere to the code of ethics of European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT). I am currently in training to become an EAGT-accredited supervisor (2025–2027) and offer supervision at a reduced fee during this period.
*** My practice is currently full. Next availability in early 2027. Only afternoon slots available (not in the morning/evening). Contact me for details. No public/private insurances – only private payment. ***
My areas of specialization include attachment theory and psychopathology. My work is supervised, and I adhere to the code of ethics of European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT). I am currently in training to become an EAGT-accredited supervisor (2025–2027) and offer supervision at a reduced fee during this period.
*** My practice is currently full. Next availability in early 2027. Only afternoon slots available (not in the morning/evening). Contact me for details. No public/private insurances – only private payment. ***
About me
I have lived most of my adult life abroad and have personally experienced many of the challenges that come with living as a foreigner—questions of belonging, language, culture, and identity. Studying, training and working in various European countries has shaped a culturally sensitive and relational mindset, which I aim to bring into my therapeutic work.
I have experience working with people of different backgrounds, nationalities, and ages, and I am particularly attentive to how cultural, relational, and contextual factors shape individual experience. I completed my psychologist residency in a closed prison setting, where I worked with male inmates.
I am a licensed psychologist authorised by the Finnish National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (VALVIRA). My four-year Gestalt therapy training is certified by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP), the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT), and the Danish Psychotherapist Association (PF). In addition, my postgraduate training in sex therapy and counselling is accredited by the Nordic Association for Clinical Sexology (NACS).
I have lived most of my adult life abroad and have personally experienced many of the challenges that come with living as a foreigner—questions of belonging, language, culture, and identity. Studying, training and working in various European countries has shaped a culturally sensitive and relational mindset, which I aim to bring into my therapeutic work.
I have experience working with people of different backgrounds, nationalities, and ages, and I am particularly attentive to how cultural, relational, and contextual factors shape individual experience. I completed my psychologist residency in a closed prison setting, where I worked with male inmates.
I am a licensed psychologist authorised by the Finnish National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (VALVIRA). My four-year Gestalt therapy training is certified by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP), the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT), and the Danish Psychotherapist Association (PF). In addition, my postgraduate training in sex therapy and counselling is accredited by the Nordic Association for Clinical Sexology (NACS).
Approach
I view symptoms and disorders as meaningful and creative adjustments to a person’s environment and life context. Rather than pathologising these patterns, my work focuses on becoming aware of how they develop and take shape in the relational field, within the therapeutic encounter. This awareness can open space for choice, integration, and change.
Areas of interest:
- attachment, relationship and family dynamics
- anxiety, burnout, and panic attacks
- depression, isolation, and addiction
- autism spectrum and ADHD/ADD
- sexuality and gender
- altered states of consciousness and psychedelic experiences
Areas of interest:
- attachment, relationship and family dynamics
- anxiety, burnout, and panic attacks
- depression, isolation, and addiction
- autism spectrum and ADHD/ADD
- sexuality and gender
- altered states of consciousness and psychedelic experiences
Location:
Counselling Kollektiv Berlin
Friedelstraße 40
12047 Berlin
U Schönleinstraße
U Hermannplatz
Friedelstraße 40
12047 Berlin
U Schönleinstraße
U Hermannplatz
Experience
My academic background and professional training include:
- Currently in training (2025–2027): Gestalt Therapy Training for Supervisors (IPsiG, International Institute of Psychopathology and Gestalt Psychotherapy, Turin, Italy / Gestalt Studia, Czechia)
- Advanced training (2022-2023) in Sex Therapy (NACS-accredited, Sexpo, Finland)
- Advanced training (2021–2023) in Phenomenological Psychopathology & Field Theory (Torino, Italy)
- Post-graduate training in Sex Counselling (Sexpo, Finland)
- Four-year post-graduate training in Gestalt therapy (GIS, Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia, Denmark)
- M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, Netherlands)
- M.Sc. in Research in Cognition and Behavior (University of Barcelona, Spain)
- M.Sc. in Economic Sociology (University of Turku, Finland)
My Master’s thesis in Clinical Psychology focused on psychotherapy treatment outcomes and feedback systems with adult clients. My final thesis in Gestalt therapy training explored attachment theory and the manifestation of attachment patterns in adult close relationships. My final thesis in sex therapy training examined the clinical use of five structured written exercises across therapeutic processes, supporting work on individual sexual satisfaction, relationship style preferences, and communication in intimate relationships.
- Currently in training (2025–2027): Gestalt Therapy Training for Supervisors (IPsiG, International Institute of Psychopathology and Gestalt Psychotherapy, Turin, Italy / Gestalt Studia, Czechia)
- Advanced training (2022-2023) in Sex Therapy (NACS-accredited, Sexpo, Finland)
- Advanced training (2021–2023) in Phenomenological Psychopathology & Field Theory (Torino, Italy)
- Post-graduate training in Sex Counselling (Sexpo, Finland)
- Four-year post-graduate training in Gestalt therapy (GIS, Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia, Denmark)
- M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, Netherlands)
- M.Sc. in Research in Cognition and Behavior (University of Barcelona, Spain)
- M.Sc. in Economic Sociology (University of Turku, Finland)
My Master’s thesis in Clinical Psychology focused on psychotherapy treatment outcomes and feedback systems with adult clients. My final thesis in Gestalt therapy training explored attachment theory and the manifestation of attachment patterns in adult close relationships. My final thesis in sex therapy training examined the clinical use of five structured written exercises across therapeutic processes, supporting work on individual sexual satisfaction, relationship style preferences, and communication in intimate relationships.
Gestalt therapy
Gestalt therapy is a humanistic and integrative form of psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s experience in the present moment.
It emerged in the mid-20th century from a convergence of clinical, intellectual, and philosophical traditions, including psychoanalysis, psychodrama, Gestalt psychology, existentialism, phenomenology, and field theory.
This holistic approach emphasises awareness of what is happening here and now—one’s perceptions, bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts. The aim of therapy is to support awareness as it unfolds within an authentic, dialogical relationship between client and therapist.
The term Gestalt comes from German and refers to a figure or form—the way something takes shape as a whole, including its character and embodied presence.
For more info check here in English, Finnish, German and French.
It emerged in the mid-20th century from a convergence of clinical, intellectual, and philosophical traditions, including psychoanalysis, psychodrama, Gestalt psychology, existentialism, phenomenology, and field theory.
This holistic approach emphasises awareness of what is happening here and now—one’s perceptions, bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts. The aim of therapy is to support awareness as it unfolds within an authentic, dialogical relationship between client and therapist.
The term Gestalt comes from German and refers to a figure or form—the way something takes shape as a whole, including its character and embodied presence.
For more info check here in English, Finnish, German and French.
