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Online Psychotherapy
Online · in-person in Cologne-Nippes from December 2026
In-person sessions in Cologne-Nippes from December 2026
From December 2026, in-person sessions are available at Kempener Str. 67, Cologne-Nippes, on Mondays and Tuesdays. December appointments can already be booked. Therapy in Cologne →
You are not alone.
Did you know…
- ›one in three adults will experience a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety at some point in their life? (WHO, 2022)
- ›in Germany, 27.8 % of adults are affected by a mental illness every year – approximately 17.8 million people? (DGPPN, 2024)
Psychotherapy helps.
And online therapy is effective too, as research shows:
A meta-analysis of 103 studies with over 5,000 participants concludes: video-based psychotherapy is comparable in effectiveness to in-person therapy. For cognitive behavioural therapy – my main approach – the results are especially well supported by research.
Fernandez et al. (2021), Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
In the initial session I check whether the video format is right for your situation – not every concern can responsibly be treated online only.
What online sessions also enable:
Familiar surroundings
Speak from the place where you feel at ease. Many people find it easier to open up in a familiar environment.
Flexible & accessible everywhere
Whether at home, travelling, or abroad – online therapy adapts to your life, not the other way around.
Easy to get started
No journey to an unfamiliar practice, no waiting room. For many people, the first hurdle is much easier to take online.
No time lost
No travel time, no parking, no interruption to your working day. The full hour belongs to the conversation.
Online psychotherapy can help with:
Cognitive behavioural therapy is evidence-based and guideline-recommended for many mental health conditions – including in an online setting.
Anxiety disorders
social anxiety, panic attacks, generalised anxiety
Depression
low mood, lack of motivation, emptiness
Stress & burnout
chronic stress, exhaustion in a work context
Trauma
trauma responses, PTSD, complex trauma
Sleep disorders
rumination, racing thoughts, sleep problems
Interpersonal conflicts
difficulties in relationships and at work
OCD
obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours
Psychosomatic complaints
physical symptoms without clear organic cause
ADHD in adulthood
difficulties with concentration and everyday structure
Sexual orientation & gender identity
challenges around your own identity
Postpartum topics
postpartum depression, exhaustion, and emotional strain around pregnancy and parenthood
Self-esteem & perfectionism
inner critic, self-doubt, high expectations of yourself
Grief & loss
bereavement, mourning processes, saying goodbye
Adjustment disorders & life transitions
emotional responses to major changes, new beginnings, life phases
If your concern isn't listed here, please do get in touch – not every topic fits neatly into a category. I'll clarify with you whether video-based psychotherapy is right for your situation.
What is CBT — and why does it work online?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most thoroughly researched forms of psychotherapy. The basic idea: how we think about a situation shapes how we feel and behave. CBT makes those thought patterns visible — and helps change the ones that are keeping you stuck.
In practice, sessions are structured and goal-oriented. We identify what's maintaining the problem, develop concrete strategies, and you try things out between sessions. CBT is not about insight for its own sake — it's about change you can feel.
CBT translates well to an online setting. Studies consistently show video-based CBT produces outcomes comparable to in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, and most other common presentations. The structure of CBT — clear exercises, between-session tasks, shared materials — actually lends itself to the online format.
I am a licensed German psychotherapist (Psychologische Psychotherapeutin, approbiert) specialising in CBT. I work in English, German, Spanish, and Russian — with people living anywhere in Germany, whether in a large city or a smaller town without local English-speaking services.
Ready to take the next step?
Book easily online via Doctolib, or contact me directly.
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