FAQ
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Do you offer therapy sessions in English in Munich?
Yes, all my sessions are held in English. Many of my clients are internationals or expats living in Munich who prefer to express themselves in English when it comes to personal and sensitive topics.
You can choose to meet with me in person at my practice in Munich or, if it’s easier, we can work together online. Both formats offer the same safe and supportive space to explore what matters most to you.
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What types of psychotherapy and coaching do you provide?
I offer individual psychotherapy (HeilprG), couples therapy, and personal development groups. In individual sessions, you have space to reflect on your challenges and goals at your own pace.
In couples sessions, the focus is on understanding each other better, improving communication, and creating healthier patterns together.
In group settings, you benefit not only from guidance but also from the shared experiences of others, which can be incredibly powerful.
My approach blends cognitive-behavioural therapy, schema therapy, and coaching techniques — always tailored to your unique situation.
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Can I book online sessions if I don’t live in Munich?
Yes, absolutely. Online sessions are a good option if you travel often, live outside Munich, or simply feel more comfortable meeting from your own home.
Many clients find online sessions effective and convenient, especially when they have a quiet, private space and a stable internet connection.
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How long does a therapy session last, and what are the fees?
An individual session usually lasts between 50 and 60 minutes and costs €125 in person in Munich or €90 online.
Couples sessions are longer — usually 90 to 100 minutes — and cost €220 in person in Munich or €200 online. This gives both partners enough time to be heard and to work through issues in depth.
For group sessions, the format and fees vary depending on the program, and details are shared in advance. Fees are paid privately (self-funded) and are not covered by statutory health insurance.
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What issues can therapy help with?
Therapy can support you in many areas of life. Some clients come because they are struggling with stress, anxiety, or low mood.
Others want to work on relationship challenges, recurring conflicts, or patterns of self-doubt and low self-esteem.
Therapy can also help if you want to develop more emotional balance, greater resilience, or clarity about your life choices. Together, we explore what’s happening for you right now, what may be underneath it, and what practical steps can move you forward.
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How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?
This is such an important question. The best way to find out is to have an initial session. It gives you a chance to share what’s going on for you, ask any questions, and get a sense of how I work. It’s just as important that you feel comfortable with me as it is that I understand your situation.
If you feel safe, understood, and supported, that’s usually a good sign we can work well together. And if not, that’s also valuable — sometimes it takes meeting one or two therapists to find the right fit.
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Is therapy with you covered by German public health insurance?
Sessions with me are self-paid and are not covered by German statutory/public health insurance.
I work in private practice as a Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie, which means that the costs are paid directly by the client. After each session, you will receive an invoice for your records.
If you have private health insurance or additional private insurance, you may wish to check directly with your provider whether they reimburse any services provided by a Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie. Reimbursement depends on your individual insurance contract and cannot be guaranteed by my practice.
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What does Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie mean?
A Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie is a practitioner in Germany who has permission to offer psychotherapy limited to the field of mental health under the German Heilpraktikergesetz.
In practical terms, this means that I am legally permitted to offer private psychological support, counselling, and therapy-informed work for emotional, relational, and personal development topics.
It is important to know that this is different from being a medical doctor, psychiatrist, or psychological psychotherapist with public health insurance approval. I do not prescribe medication, provide psychiatric treatment, or offer emergency crisis care.
If your situation requires medical assessment, medication, acute psychiatric support, or treatment covered by statutory health insurance, a psychiatrist, psychological psychotherapist, clinic, or emergency service may be the more appropriate point of contact.
My work focuses on private psychological counselling and therapy-informed support for adults and couples who want to better understand their emotional patterns, relationships, stress responses, life transitions, and personal growth.
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What is the difference between psychotherapy under HeilprG, psychological counselling, and coaching?
These terms can overlap, but they differ in focus, legal framework, and the level of support needed.
Psychotherapy under HeilprG means psychotherapy offered under the German Heilpraktikergesetz, limited to the field of mental health. It can support emotional difficulties, recurring psychological patterns, stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and relationship challenges.
Psychological counselling is usually focused on gaining clarity around a specific emotional, relational, or life situation. It can help you understand patterns and develop healthier ways of responding.
Coaching is usually more future-oriented and goal-focused. It can support personal development, career decisions, leadership challenges, confidence, communication, and meaningful change.
In my practice, these approaches may gently overlap. Together, we clarify what kind of support fits your situation and work within my professional and legal scope.
If you need medical diagnosis, medication, acute psychiatric care, emergency support, or treatment covered by statutory health insurance, a psychiatrist, psychological psychotherapist, clinic, or emergency service may be more appropriat