Spinelly Cares

I provide counseling services to a wide range of folks out of the recognition that queer, kinky, polyamorous folks, as well as, others who defy societies norms to live and love on their own terms often fall through the cracks of traditional therapy.

Counseling is for you if:

You’re interested in exploring various forms of ethical non-monogamy for the first time who need help with developing healthy communication strategies, boundary setting, and learning to identify and address feelings of jealousy, inadequacy, and insecurity.
You have practiced ethical non-monogamy for a long while but need some additional support.
You’re are new to kink and need some guidance about where to start, how to be safe, and how to handle negotiation and boundaries around consent
You have been kinky for years but need some where to feel seen and heard without being pathologized.
You are a queer individual who has felt alienated from families of origin and are working to find new ways to feel a sense of belonging and community.
Queer folks who are coming into and embracing their identity.
I also offer support in a wide range of issues including: accessing abortion, supporting addiction recovery, coping with anxiety, healthy sexuality, anti-oppressive practices, building communities, and advocacy.

My mission is to meet you where you’re at and to work alongside you on your path to personal growth and fulfillment.

Counseling

My approach to counseling draws from psychosocial support, ally ship, and empowerment/ strengths based interventions gained from my work as a clinical and community social worker, studies in human rights, feminism, and music therapy.

I draw from a wide range of therapeutic techniques including:

Trauma Informed Care
Strengths-Based Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Creative Therapies
Harm Reduction
Inner Child Work
Queer Theory and Intersectional Feminism

What does Counseling look like?

Each session typically lasts 60 minutes.
Sessions can take place in person locally in Berlin or online.
If you are located in Berlin I offer creative and flexible ways to have sessions ranging from in my office, walking in local parks, to coaching over a coffee.
For those of you outside of Berlin I am able to accommodate requests from international time zones to find a time that is convenient for you, so no need to worry if you’re not in the Central European Time zone.

Counseling Offers:

Individual 1:1 Sessions
Structured Group Programs
Dyad, triad, and larger relationship coaching sessions.

I offer a free initial consultation for anyone interested in my offerings as I believe it is important for us to get to know one another before committing to working together.

This is a place for you if:

You have ever felt like you don’t fully fit into the status quo or society’s norms
You’ve worked with other therapists or gone to workshops on relationships, communication and related topics because you care about this area in your life but nothing has fit because the way you love is bigger than the box society is trying to fit you in!
You have been told that family can only be those created by blood or marriage but this doesn’t resonate with you.

Every story, human, and relationship is unique, and I work with you to create a customized program that fits your needs. I offer counseling to individuals, groups, and family constellations of all sorts both in person and online. Above all, I offer a warm and empathetic heart and an open mind grounded in a professional and academic background in social work as well as lived experiences in sexuality- and gender-diverse communities.

Free Resources

Green Flags to Healthy Relationships

I have created a handy Green Flags to Healthy Relationships check list you can apply to all relationships in your life that look at healthy communication, boundaries, affection, respect, and self-autonomy. Fill in the form blow for a direct download in your email.

Events

At this time no events are planned.

To stay up-to-date with upcoming events you can follow me on Instagram, and join the Meetup community.

Meet Charity

I began building my own counseling practice after leaving behind a successful career as a clinical and community social worker to pursue further education. My work and research is focused on serving the needs of women, children, LGBTQA2+, and Indigenous communities. From one-to-one sessions to group facilitation and public speaking, I always seek to build safe and nurturing spaces that empower individuals to grow.

I hold a Master of Arts (2018) Social Work as a Human Rights Profession from Alice Solomon Hochschule, Berlin Germany and a Bachelor of Social Work (2012) from the University of Windsor, Canada. My master thesis focused on The Lived Experiences of Polyamorous Families in Canada.

I am a registered social worker in the province of Ontario, Canada and is bound to the Ethics and Professional Practice regulations set forth by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

It is important to note that the services I offer focus on empowering individuals to overcome current struggles. While this often involves acknowledging the existence of historical trauma, it is not the same as as psychotherapy.

Contact

Email: spinellycares@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +49 151 29613309

Email:
charity@spinelly-cares.com

Phone / WhatsApp:
+49 151 29613309