Dr Gabriel Ellis

Online therapy for expats, digital nomads and international professionals

Psychodynamic & Insight-Based Therapy, Humanistic & Experiential Therapy

Speaks German & English

US$120/ 50 minute session

Adults, Couples

Clinical Psychologist, PhD based in Poland

US$120/ 50 minute session

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Expat / cross-cultural issues

Identity & self-esteem

Life transitions

Relationships

As a psychologist and therapist, Gabriel's professional path has been shaped by the integration of different traditions and a rich range of life experiences—fully engaged with life, as a partner, as an expat in various cultures, as a researcher, and as a meditation teacher.

His integrative background and philosophical depth gives him a perspective that differs from most practitioners: He is emotionally honest, insight-oriented, grounded, and at the same time practical.

His clients come to him when they sense that traditional approaches are not enough to reach the deeper layers of their difficulties. They value that his work offers no ready-made answers, but instead brings together genuine curiosity, conceptual clarity, and a deep understanding of real lived life.

Gabriel's approach is oriented toward the challenges of the 21st century. He works with people who struggle in their relationships, who feel lonely, face professional pressures, or wish to experience their inner world with clarity.

Like most therapists, he began his work with classical therapeutic methods. Over time, however, it became clear to him that these approaches alone are often not sufficient. Since then, he has intensively developed his work, connecting a deep understanding of the mind with the concrete realities of his clients.

Gabriel's therapies gently deepen the understanding of thoughts, emotions, and external life circumstances. This kind of careful exploration lays the foundation for genuine and lasting change. Together, we develop an inner compass, conceptual clarity, and practical tools that help you understand yourself more deeply—and support you in everyday life and on your path forward.

2021 Warsaw University, PhD with distinction in Buddhist Studies / Doctor of Culture and Religion Studies

2019-2021 several publications in scientific journals. See: https://uw.academia.edu/GabrielEllis

2016-2019 Teaching Early Buddhism and meditation at the Polish Theravāda Foundation

2016-2017 Teaching Family and Couples Therapy, SWPS University Warsaw

2013-2015 Teaching at the Psychologist Association GYPA, Tbilisi State University

2003-2005 Studies in History and Indology, Gutenberg Universität Mainz

1998-2001 Teaching Psychology to medical students, Philipps University Marburg

2001 Title of Diplom-Psychologe, Phillips University Marburg (MA-equivalent)

1999-2000 Internship and freelancer at the training institute for systemic therapy, IGST, Heidelberg

Experience
2015-current Psychotherapist in Poland

2013-2015 Psychotherapist in Tbilisi, Georgia

2010-2012 Supporting young adults with personality disorders, Der Steg, Berlin 2003 Consultant in a strategic business consultancy, Grolman Result, Frankfurt

2002-2003 Communication consultant in the chemical industry company, Degussa, Frankfurt

Paralysed with fear, I went through life with a secret list of problems that made a meaningful future seem out of reach. Gabriel asks all the right questions to help you see things in a different light. I'm happy to say that today, with his invaluable help, I am medication-free and looking forward to whatever the future will bring.

I’ve been working with Gabriel in order to deal with my relationship and health. In my work with him I have learnt to calm down my self-destructive habits and to identify what’s truly important to me. Gabriel has been awesome in helping me through some of the toughest challenges in my life.

Gabriel is an amazing and caring therapist. I went to see him in my attempt to understand better my relationships with men. He always listened and provided insightful feedback which helped me understand my behavior and address it. Now, I am happily married and, for sure, part of the credit goes to Gabriel.