STRESS, PSYCHOTHERAPY AND TRAUMA

"PANTA RHEI - EVERYTHING FLOWS" ~ Heraklit

Psychotherapy in Berlin

Welcome to body-oriented psychotherapy and trauma therapy in Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg).
I support clients in reconnecting with stability, clarity and a sense of inner safety through a somatic, nervous-system-informed approach.

My work is holistic, trauma-sensitive and resource-focused, always respecting your individual pace and capacity. A central focus lies in working with chronic stress, burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation and trauma.

Mind and body are inseparable. Through body-based awareness, enough safety can return for new ways of responding to gradually emerge.

MY WORK

WHAT I OFFER

Stress & the Nervous System

Stress is part of life. Problems arise when the nervous system can no longer return to rest and recovery. Prolonged activation can affect emotional, physical and relational well-being.

Common signs of nervous system dysregulation include:

  • chronic tension or exhaustion
  • sleep difficulties
  • sensory overwhelm
  • emotional reactivity
  • withdrawal or inner numbness
  • psychosomatic symptoms
  • the feeling of constantly being “on”

My work supports you in recognising early stress signals, understanding internal states more clearly and gently moving toward relief and balance.

Psychotherapy & Trauma Therapy

Body-oriented psychotherapy provides a safe framework to explore inner processes, understand stress patterns and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. It forms the foundation of my work and trauma therapy builds on this foundation when protective responses of the nervous system remain activated and no longer settle on their own.

Trauma does not refer to extreme events. It describes the inner response to experiences that were too much, too fast or too long, especially when sufficient safety or supportive connection was not available at the time. I understand trauma therapy as a path back towards safety — in the body, in everyday life and in relationships. The focus is on stabilisation, choice and gradual integration, not on reliving or forcing experiences. You remain in control of the process at all times.

Approach & Methods

My work is adapted to each individual process. Transparency is important to me, and I will always explain what we are doing and why.

Depending on your needs, sessions may include:

  • body-oriented awareness work
  • somatic nervous system regulation
  • polyvagal-informed approaches
  • hypnosystemic elements
  • parts-oriented work
  • imagination-based stabilisation
  • mindfulness-based practices
  • acupuncture to support regulation

MORE INFORMATION

Sessions & Fees

Sessions are offered in person or online and are self-pay.

Fees:

  • 60-minute session: €100
  • 90-minute session: €140
  • Initial consultation (20–30 minutes): free of charge

Sessions are by appointment only and must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged in full.

About Me

I am a licensed Heilpraktikerin (non-medical practitioner) based in Berlin, with a background in yoga, bodywork and traditional Chinese medicine. Over the years, my focus has increasingly shifted toward counselling, psychotherapy and trauma-informed work.

I completed an advanced training in trauma therapy (2024–2026) and continue to integrate body-based, mindfulness-oriented and contemporary trauma approaches into my clinical practice.

CONTACT PIA GÖTZ

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