Frequently Asked Questions

Psychological counselling is a structured conversation about a specific concern – overthinking, self-doubt, a decision ahead of you, a period of change. We sort out together what's happening, look at the pattern underneath and work out concrete next steps. You need neither a diagnosis nor a referral for it.

If you want to work on something and are open to an honest look at your situation, a short introductory phone call is a good place to start – no matter how clearly defined your concern already is.

A session lasts 50 minutes. We clarify what's on your mind, how it shows up in daily life, and what you'd like to get out of counselling. We don't only talk – we also practise: short awareness exercises, concrete situations, sometimes a sheet of paper. Most sessions end with a small next step for the time until we meet again.

Yes. What you say in counselling stays between us. I don't pass on anything to third parties – not to employers, relatives or doctors – unless you explicitly ask me to. I only keep notes to the extent our work requires, and they are stored securely. The only exception is an acute danger to you or to others.

Whichever you prefer. In German I write and speak in the informal "du" on this site because it matches the tone of my work; if you'd rather use the formal "Sie", just say so – you can select it directly in the contact form. In English the question doesn't arise, but the same goes for first names: entirely up to you.

No. It's enough to notice that something feels off or that you feel stuck. We can work out the specifics together.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a well-researched approach that shows how you can relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while still acting in line with your values.

No. I offer psychological counselling and coaching based on ACT – not medical psychotherapy and not treatment of a diagnosed condition.

Psychotherapy is medical treatment: it treats mental illness and, in Germany, may only be practised by licensed psychotherapists or doctors. Psychological counselling and coaching are for people without an illness requiring treatment who want to work on a specific concern – overthinking, decisions, periods of change or work-related issues, for example. "Coaching" usually emphasises goals and action, "counselling" understanding and sorting things out; in my work the two blend into each other. If I notice that psychotherapy would be the better path for you, I'll tell you openly.

No. Psychological counselling doesn't require a diagnosis.

My practice is at Audre-Lorde-Straße 37 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The counselling day is every Friday, with appointments between 10 am and 9 pm. You'll find the route on the practice page or directly in Google Maps.

Not at the moment. Counselling takes place in person – every Friday at my practice in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The free introductory call is by phone.

Yes. Sessions are available in both German and English. You can choose whichever language feels more natural for you, and it is also fine to switch between the two if that helps you express something more clearly.

Individual counselling costs €130 for 50 minutes. Couples counselling and business consulting have their own framework – you'll find the details under Process & Fees.

No. Psychological counselling is not medical treatment and is not reimbursed by statutory or private health insurance. You pay for the sessions yourself. In return, you don't need a diagnosis, a referral or a waiting list for a therapy place.

After each session – or, if you prefer, collected monthly – you receive an invoice by email, which you settle by bank transfer.

You can cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment – easiest by email or via the link in your booking confirmation. For later cancellations or no-shows I charge the full session fee, because I can no longer offer the time to someone else. If you're ill, we'll find a solution.

Yes. A short phone call of up to 15 minutes, on Fridays between 4 and 5 pm. It's free and non-binding.

It varies from person to person, and there's no fixed number. As a rough guide: many people work with me on a specific concern over about five to ten sessions, usually every one to two weeks at first and at longer intervals later on. Some come for two or three sessions on a particular question, others use counselling occasionally over a longer period. We discuss the rhythm together and adjust it as we go.

Yes. There are no packages and no minimum number of sessions.