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Welcome and thank you for reaching out.

Background: My name is Nicholas Bellafiore, a native English and German speaker who grew up in both the U.S. and Germany. I am a German state-licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, trained at the Institute for Psychological Psychotherapy in Bochum. I provide individual therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, coaching, and supervision in English and German, working with clients in Berlin, across Germany, Europe, and worldwide online.

With over 15 years of experience, I have worked with more than 450 couples and over 1,200 individuals, including expats, international couples, LGBTQ+ clients, parents, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. In my clinical work, I have also counseled politicians, CEOs, artists, and actors, supporting them through complex emotional, relational, and professional challenges.

My therapeutic style is client-centered, direct, compassionate, and highly efficient. I help individuals and couples understand, examine, and transform dysfunctional or painful patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that affect mental health, emotional satisfaction, and relationship quality. Whether you’re navigating a relationship crisis, seeking clarity, or facing personal obstacles, you will find structured guidance and grounded, solution-focused support.

Expertise: I specialize in working with international couples, expats, and the LGBTQ+ community, as well as individuals facing:

  • Anxiety, depression, grief, and stress
  • Anger, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation challenges
  • Acute crises and major life transitions
  • Cultural adjustment, identity concerns, and expat challenges
  • Relationship conflict, communication difficulties, and emotional disconnection
  • Breakups, divorce, separation, betrayal, trust issues, and rebuilding loyalty
  • Relationship conflict and communication difficulties
  • Personal growth, resilience building, and self-development

I also provide supervision for qualified and trainee psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counselors, as well as counseling and coaching for new parents and those preparing for parenthood.

Over the years, my therapeutic approach has become highly effective, structured, and time-efficient, allowing clients to experience meaningful progress with clarity, compassion, and direction in a focused and supportive environment. Whether in person in Berlin or online from anywhere in the world, I offer professional guidance, cultural sensitivity, and a clear, results-oriented path toward insight, stability, and lasting change.

Are you considering therapy or counseling?

Gladly book an appointment with me now

Nicholas Bellafiore | Clinical Therapist