Psychotherapy in English in Germany

Moving to Germany comes with a mental image: a new chapter, new possibilities. And then there’s the reality.

Finding connection takes time, more than most people expect. Surface-level acquaintances come quickly; real friendships more slowly. Anyone who left their support network behind knows that strange in-between state: you’ve arrived, but you’re not quite settled yet.

On top of that come practical pressures. Navigating bureaucracy in a second language, a healthcare system that works differently from anything you know. Things that were straightforward at home suddenly cost energy. Many people underestimate how much capacity that takes.

What makes it harder still: the feeling that you’re not allowed to struggle. You chose this, after all. That belief keeps many from seeking support. Adjusting to a new country is real emotional work.

Working with a therapist who knows Germany

As a therapist working exclusively online, I offer sessions in English to anyone in Germany, wherever you are. You don’t need to navigate the German healthcare system to work with me. Sessions are private pay, and I know first-hand what life here actually looks like.

Nastassja Volkov, Licensed Psychotherapist