Therapy and Consulting in English 

Support for International Clients and Expats

I have particular experience working with international clients, expats, and professionals. Living abroad can involve specific challenges, including cultural adjustment, loneliness, questions of identity and belonging, relationship difficulties, or work-related pressure.

Therapy can also provide support during personal crises, major life changes, bereavement, conflicts at work, or periods of professional or personal reorientation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy and one of the treatment approaches formally recognized within the German healthcare system. It helps patients understand patterns involving thoughts, emotions, behavior, and physical responses and develop more helpful ways of responding to difficulties and distress.

The Therapy Process

At the beginning of therapy, we clarify your current difficulties, needs, and personal goals. Based on a detailed assessment, we develop a shared understanding of how your symptoms developed, which significant life events and relationship experiences may have contributed to them, and which factors continue to maintain them.

The main focus is on the problems affecting you in the present. Together, we define concrete goals and develop practical steps toward change, while also taking your personal history, previous coping strategies, strengths, and resources into account.

Depending on your individual needs, therapy may include self-observation, behavioral experiments, role-play, relaxation techniques, or practical exercises between sessions. The aim is not only to reduce current symptoms but also to strengthen your ability to deal with future challenges independently.

Areas of Treatment

My main areas of focus are:

• Depression and low mood
• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Stress-related difficulties, burnout, and adjustment disorders
• Work-related difficulties and conflicts
• Difficulties associated with major life transitions or living abroad

I also treat a broad range of other mental health conditions, including:

• ADHD
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Substance-related and behavioral addictions
• Eating disorders
• Trauma-related difficulties
• Chronic pain and persistent physical symptoms
• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
• Sexual difficulties

Sessions, Costs, and Insurance

Therapy sessions usually last 50 minutes and generally take place once a week. Some forms of treatment, such as exposure exercises for anxiety disorders, may require longer sessions. I offer appointments both in person and online, depending on your individual circumstances and therapeutic needs.

For patients covered by German statutory health insurance, the costs of psychotherapy are generally covered by the insurer as part of the standard application and approval process.

If you have private health insurance or are eligible for Beihilfe, reimbursement depends on the conditions of your individual policy. I recommend contacting your insurer before beginning treatment to clarify the extent of coverage and whether any personal contribution may be required.

You may also choose to pay for therapy yourself. Information about the applicable fees will be provided before treatment begins.

Arranging an Initial Consultation

An initial consultation gives us an opportunity to discuss your concerns, clarify your expectations, and determine whether working together would be a good fit.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an initial consultation, please feel free to contact me.