Therapy & Coaching in English
Germany · Europe · Online
Psychotherapy in Germany | Life Coaching · Emotional Coaching · Relationship Coaching Across Europe
Living abroad, building a life in another country, or navigating relationships across cultures can quietly take a toll.
Even when life looks “fine” on the outside, many people feel emotionally alone, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside.
I offer professional support in English — clearly structured by location and legal framework, and always grounded in emotional depth, clarity, and respect.
Two Clear Pathways — One Relational Focus
Germany: Psychotherapy in English (Licensed)
If you are based in Germany, I offer licensed psychotherapy (as Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie) in English for:
Individuals Couples Families
This work takes place within the psychotherapy framework, informed by attachment theory, trauma sensitivity, and evidence-based methods.
Across Europe: Life Coaching · Emotional Coaching · Relationship Coaching (English)
If you live outside Germany, I offer:
Life Coaching Emotional Coaching Relationship Coaching
for individuals, couples, and families across Europe — online and confidential.
Same depth.
Same relational understanding.
Clear legal framing.
Available Across Europe (Online)
I work with clients living in:
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Netherlands
France
Scandinavia
…and across Europe
Online sessions English-speaking support Attachment-oriented & trauma-sensitive For individuals, couples & families
What This Work Focuses On
Life & Emotional Coaching
emotional regulation and resilience
stress, overwhelm, and burnout patterns
low mood and seasonal emotional heaviness
guilt, shame, and inner pressure
identity shifts, relocation, and transitions
reconnecting with yourself
Relationship Coaching
communication difficulties
recurring conflict cycles
pursuer–withdrawer patterns
emotional distance or shutdown
cross-cultural or bilingual relationship challenges
Whether therapy (Germany) or coaching (Europe):
we always work with patterns, emotions, and connection.
Who I Work With
Individuals
You may be functioning well on the outside while feeling:
emotionally exhausted or numb
overwhelmed by responsibility
lonely or unseen
disconnected from yourself
caught in self-criticism or guilt
Support focuses on: emotional clarity inner stability understanding your patterns strengthening self-trust
Postpartum & Early Parenthood
The time after birth can be far more emotionally complex than expected — even when everything seems “okay.”
Support can help if you experience:
emotional overwhelm or numbness
sadness, anxiety, or irritability
guilt for not feeling how you expected
loss of identity after becoming a parent
feeling alone or unsupported
This space is about stability, compassion, and reconnection.
Couples
Most couples don’t come because love is gone —
but because a negative interaction cycle has taken over.
Couples work supports you in: identifying your cycle understanding emotional protection strategies improving communication rebuilding emotional safety strengthening connection and trust
Especially helpful for:
international couples
bilingual or cross-cultural relationships
couples living abroad
Families & Parents
Family life can feel intense — especially during transitions.
Support areas include: parenting stress & overload co-parenting communication family transitions (relocation, separation, loss) reducing escalation helping parents feel calmer and more present
My Approach
My work is grounded in:
Emotionally Focused Therapy principles (deeply EFT-informed)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma- and grief-informed work
Nervous-system-friendly pacing
We don’t push change.
We understand the pattern first — then gently shift it.
Intergenerational & Migration-Related Patterns
Many internationally living people carry invisible emotional legacies:
survival strategies from previous generations
unspoken grief, war experiences, displacement
family rules like “be strong” or “don’t need too much”
These often show up as:
relationship strain
chronic guilt or over-responsibility
difficulty resting or asking for support
This work helps you see those patterns with compassion — and respond differently.
Optional: Christian Counseling / Coaching
For clients who wish to integrate faith into their process, Christian Counseling / Coaching is available as an optional framework.
This may support you in: connecting emotional healing with faith exploring meaning and values finding grounding through spirituality
Faith is never imposed — only included if it feels supportive to you.
About Me
I’m Astrid — a licensed and certified psychotherapist (Germany & Canada), working internationally with couples, individuals, and families.
I am certified in: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma- and grief-informed work
Because relationships shape us deeply, my work with couples naturally informs my work with individuals and families — whenever relational dynamics come up.
My style is warm, structured, and deeply respectful of your pace.
If you want to learn more about me as the person, who might support you, please learn more about my approach and my story here.
Online Sessions
available across Germany & Europe secure & confidential video or phone
All you need:
stable internet
a private space
a device with camera & microphone
How to Get Started
Free Consultation Call
We clarify your needs and which framework fits best
(Germany: psychotherapy · Europe: coaching).
Clear Focus
Goals, pace, and priorities — together.
Ongoing Online Sessions
Consistent, supportive work that fits your life.
Ready to Begin?
You don’t have to carry everything alone.
Book your free consultation call here
Or reach out with questions — I’m happy to connect.
I’d love to hear more if you’d like to share.
FAQ
Do you offer psychotherapy in English in Germany?
Yes. If you are based in Germany, I offer licensed psychotherapy in English for individuals, couples, and families. Sessions are held online and follow the psychotherapy framework.
Are you licensed to offer psychotherapy in Germany?
Yes. I am a licensed and registered psychotherapist, qualified to offer psychotherapy in Germany. This allows me to work within a regulated therapeutic framework for clients living in Germany.
What do you offer outside Germany in Europe?
For clients living outside Germany, I offer Life Coaching, Emotional Coaching, and Relationship Coaching in English. This work is clearly framed as coaching and not psychotherapy.
What is the difference between psychotherapy and coaching on your site?
Psychotherapy (Germany only) works within a clinical and licensed framework.
Coaching (across Europe) focuses on emotional clarity, relationships, life transitions, and personal growth — without a psychotherapy framework.
The depth and care remain the same; the legal framing differs.
Can I work with you if I live outside Germany?
Yes. I work with clients across Europe through online coaching in English, including individuals, couples, and families.
Do you work with couples and families?
Yes. I work with couples, individuals, and families. My background in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) means relational dynamics are always considered, even in individual work.
Do you support postpartum emotional challenges?
Yes. I support individuals in the postpartum and early parenthood phase, including emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, guilt, anxiety, and feeling disconnected after birth.
Is your work suitable for expats and internationals?
Absolutely. Many of my clients are expats, internationals, bilingual individuals, and cross-cultural couples living in Germany or elsewhere in Europe.
Do you offer online sessions only?
Yes. All sessions are offered online, allowing flexibility and continuity across countries and life changes.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma- and grief-informed approaches, adapted to therapy (Germany) or coaching (Europe).
Do you offer Christian counseling or coaching?
Yes, Christian Counseling / Coaching is available as an optional framework for clients who wish to integrate faith into their process. It is always client-led and never imposed.
How do I know which framework applies to me?
In a free consultation call, we clarify whether psychotherapy (Germany) or coaching (Europe) is the appropriate framework for you.