Aranja Berkmüller

About Aranja Berkmüller

Hi, I’m Aranja!

I help deep thinkers, idealists and non-conformists deal with their unique challenges in this streamlined, normie world.

I haven’t lived life on the straight and narrow either and that’s probably a good thing. Despite my formal certifications I believe my most important qualifications are my life experience, my ability to see core issues quickly, my irreverent sense of humour and my interest in taboo topics. It’s probably what got me into psychedelics.

As a kid I grew up internationally in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions before embarking on a career in international development. I quit this field to build a creative business centred around kink and body-positivity… only to realize I had no interest in spending my working life selling “stuff”. During that time I explored the intersection of psychedelics, trauma and healing for more than ten years, initially in a private capacity, and later more professionally. I became a death doula, volunteered in psychedelic crisis support, obtained my coaching certification and trained in somatic emotional trauma integration.

As a trauma therapist, systemic coach and psychological counsellor, I now specialise in supporting people who live outside of the norm and/or feel somehow different or left behind. Maybe you can relate.

Some topics I address with my clients in their psychedelic preparation and integration include burnout, career and purpose, relationships (incl. queer, poly and kinky), narcissistic abuse, grief, death and dying, BDSM, relocating to a different country, issues of belonging and identity, dealing with profound shame, and addressing stubborn issues that just don’t seem to go away.

A large proportion of my clients identify as non-binary and many of them are BIPOC, but everyone else is also very welcome.

Aranja Berkmüller's approach to integration

I operate from the belief that healing is a natural process that takes place when we feel safe enough to do so. My job is to support you to reach that space and to be there with you as you navigate the mess.

Psychedelics have a way of shaking things up, like glitter in a snow globe. Integration helps us make some sense of the glitter bits floating around. It also allows us to influence in what (new) patterns we would like that glitter to settle, so that we can embark on a better path with whatever we’re struggling with.

My integration sessions are an invitation to examine what came up for you and see how your system (body, mind, emotions) responds. What is it drawn to? What doesn’t feel right? We can try out creative, visual, somatic or thought-based exercises and see what truth(s) and direction feel right. This helps you understand what you need in very practical terms in order to set yourself up for the changes you want in your life.

I know this can all sound a bit vague so I invite you to hop on a 20-minute online call with me and I can explain more. Bring your questions and a cup of tea and let’s see if it’s a good fit. You can book a slot here: www.calendly.com/aranjab/20-min

Credentials

• Postgraduate Study Programme in International Development, Humboldt University

• Master of Science in International Development Studies, Universiteit Utrecht

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, University College Utrecht

Trainings

• Recognising and healing early injuries and developmental trauma. Relationship and safety with traumatised clients, Dami Charf

• Systemic and Psychological Coach, Verbund Freier Trainer und Coaches (VFTC)

• Mental Health First Responder, Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit

• Buddhist Death Doula Training, Hospizdienst Horizont

Aranja Berkmüller's offerings

• 5 session package €100/session (€500 total)

• 10 session package €80/session (€800 total)