The following psychological approaches form the foundation of my practical work with couples:
Positive Psychology (Martin Seligman)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (Steve de Shazer)
Systemic Therapy (Paul Watzlawick)
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Vita

David Wilchfort, born April 7, 1946, is a specialist in Psychotherapeutic Medicine and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto, Canada. 

For over five decades, he has been a prominent figure in Munich’s psychotherapy scene, with a particular focus on couples therapy.

Education and Professional Background:
Medical and specialist training:

• McGill University, Montreal, Canada
• Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich
• University of Toronto, Canada
• Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich
• Munich Psychoanalytic Working Group

Additional Qualifications:

• Trainer for behavioral therapy (certified by the Medical Association due to special expertise)
• Trainer for psychoanalysis (also certified by the Medical Association)
• Trainer for couples and family therapy

Professional Activity:
Since 1973, David Wilchfort has run his own psychotherapy practice in Munich, operating as a health insurance practice until 2007. Since 1972, he has helped couples create happier and more fulfilling relationships. His many years of experience and expertise make him a sought-after therapist and trainer in various psychotherapeutic disciplines.

Own Method:
He developed the method “The 1×1 of Love,” which received positive evaluations in studies at Friedrich Schiller University of Jena and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

Media and Online Engagement:

• Videos and online content: David Wilchfort has published over 1,000 videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, sparking thought and freeing people from misconceptions about relationships. His video on the misconception that infatuation has an expiration date has been viewed over half a million times.
• Free online support: Since 1996, he has run a free website offering support for “successful partnerships.” This early web presence has earned him countless thank-you emails.
• Interviews and publications: Since 1986, he has given interviews to both mainstream and specialist media, including renowned publications such as the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Lectures and Seminars:
Throughout his career, David Wilchfort has given numerous lectures and seminars, including:

• On sexual medicine for doctors at a conference of the Bavarian State Medical Association
• Opening lecture for a congress of the German Society for Urology

Personal:
David Wilchfort has been happily married for more than 50 years. He is the father of one son and a proud grandfather of three grandchildren

David Wilchfort

Ziegelhofstr. 7a

81247 München

089 8113600

david@wilchfort.de

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