Psychotherapy | Coaching | Counseling
In Berlin – in German or English, in person or online
[01] My Services
Couple Counseling:
For couples who want to strengthen their communication
Neurodiversity Coaching:
For people with neurodiversity
Life Coaching:
For people in transition situations
[02] Testimonials
" Dr. Dirk Stemper is one of those amazing doctors who truly gets the connection between the body and mind and how they work together in people. He knows exactly what needs to be done to achieve top-notch wellbeing! With his remarkable insights into individual psychology, Dr. Stemper can quickly pinpoint the heart of any challenge and has solutions ready to try out. He's a man full of patience who generously gives his time, letting you speak freely, which is such an important quality in his line of work. With him, you never feel rushed but rather relaxed and comfortable. You leave feeling refreshed and enlightened, all thanks to someone who genuinely cares about your concerns with compassion! "
" Having therapy with Dr. Stemper has made a profound difference in my life. We started working together at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed by even the smallest everyday challenges. He created an incredibly safe, non-judgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood. His extensive knowledge of therapeutic practices allowed him to tailor his support to exactly what I needed in each moment. He helped me understand why I was feeling the way I was feeling, and how to best move forward, providing both useful tips for everyday life and long-term strategies that addressed the underlying sources of my suffering. I can't recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking a therapist. "
" Dirk is not only very knowledgeable, but also ensures that the whole experience flows smoothly, even though the problems we have to solve are anything but simple. The opportunity to work in an open and sometimes even fun atmosphere with trust makes the experience enjoyable. I really look forward to each of our meetings. But the most important thing is that knowledge is translated into understanding, which is reflected in results. "
[03] My Books
[04] My Partners
[05] Wikiblog
🧒 Childhood & Trauma
Childhood trauma (cPTSD): free ACE test online
How stressful childhood experiences favour psychological late effects - with self-test and explanation of CPTSD symptoms.
Childhood trauma forms: unwanted children and their reactions
What happens when children feel that they were not welcome - and the lifelong reactions that can result.
Childhood trauma: understanding and overcoming toxic shame and cPTSD
Shame that paralyses, destroys and silences - this article shows how it arises and can be treated therapeutically.
Procrastination and childhood trauma
Procrastination is not laziness. Why protective strategies learnt early on paralyse our motivation - and how we can work with them.
Childhood trauma: connecting with your inner child
A therapeutic approach to self-healing - with practical impulses for more self-compassion.
❤️ Relationship & self-worth
Emotional triggers
How old wounds suddenly open up in everyday life - and how we learn to understand our reactions.
Childhood trauma: understanding and overcoming toxic shame and cPTSD
How hurtful relationship experiences create feelings of shame - and how self-worth can grow again.
🌍 Culture & Society
The ‘Universe 25’ experiment and a tragic end in the mouse paradise
What an experiment from the 1970s reveals about overpopulation, isolation and mental breakdowns - and why it is being discussed again today.
Famous people with autism: these stars have Asperger’s syndrome
Which stars speak openly about their differences - and what we can learn from this about diversity and perception.
🧠 Neuropsychology & Perception
Maladaptive Daydreaming: Understanding, Treating and Overcoming – A Comprehensive Guide
What lies behind compulsive daydreaming and how those affected can find a way out - a psychological guide.
Childhood trauma reactions – what happens in the brain during extreme fear
Flashbacks, dissociation, loss of control - a neuropsychological look at the consequences of early anxiety.
[06] Contact & Appointments
Appointments arranged individually.
Online Group Meeting 100 Minutes
Online group sessions
Emotional self-enquiry in Dialoge – Face-to-face (only german) or Online.
Online on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm CET in English, face to face on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm CET in German, 100 minutes, €76.42 per session.
A safe space for self-awareness, reflection, and exchange – with therapeutic facilitation. Prior knowledge is not required. Ideal for people in transitional phases, with emotional uncertainty or relationship issues.
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[07] My Practice
