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Thoughts and information on psychotherapy, mental health, and wellbeing.
1 October 2026
How much does therapy cost in Germany? A guide for expats
What psychotherapy costs in Germany with public insurance, private insurance or as a self-payer, how the German fee schedule (GOP) works, and what changed in July 2024.
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30 September 2026
Finding an English-Speaking Therapist in Cologne
How to find an English-speaking psychotherapist in Cologne: how the German system works, what the titles mean, costs and insurance, and in-person vs. online therapy.
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19 May 2026
Couples Therapy in Germany in English: What You Need to Know
Finding an English-speaking couples therapist in Germany is hard. Here's what couples therapy is, what happens in sessions, and how to access it without a long wait.
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14 April 2026
When Couples Therapy Can Help
When you both want the same thing but keep ending up against each other. What brings couples to therapy and what happens there.
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7 April 2026
Finding a Therapist Who Speaks English in Germany
Expats and internationals in Germany often struggle to find therapy in English. Here's what to know about your options, costs, and how online therapy can help.
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9 March 2026
Psychotherapy in English in Germany
Moving to Germany is exciting on paper. The emotional adjustment is something else. On expat life and therapy that works around you.
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24 February 2026
Online Therapy in Germany: A Complete Guide for Expats and Internationals
Therapy in Germany as an expat — how the system works, why a German-licensed therapist matters for PKV coverage and cultural context, and how to get started in English.
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12 January 2026
When Do I Need Therapy?
You don't need a crisis to start therapy. Signs it might be time to reach out, and what gets in the way.
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17 November 2025
What is CBT? A Plain-Language Guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT is one of the most researched therapies in the world. What it actually involves, how it works for anxiety and depression, what to expect in sessions, and whether it's right for you.
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3 November 2025
What We Actually Do in CBT
Thoughts, feelings, behaviour: they're connected. What CBT actually looks like in a session and why the same situation can feel completely different.
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15 September 2025
The Therapeutic Process Doesn't Take a Summer Break
Some sessions happen from hotel rooms. Being away from your routine often brings things into focus that everyday life keeps hidden.
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4 August 2025
Talking to Yourself the Way You'd Talk to a Good Friend
We're gentle with friends. With ourselves, much less so. On self-compassion and a question that can help.
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20 June 2025
When the Barrel Overflows
Self-care is hardest exactly when you need it most. What actually helps when you're running on empty.
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15 April 2025
What Happens in a First Therapy Session?
Your first session isn't an interview. Here's what to expect, and why you don't need to prepare a thing.
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