Cologne-Nippes · Kempener Str. 67
Therapy in Cologne-Nippes
Psychotherapy, couples therapy and counselling in English · Mondays and Tuesdays from December 2026 · now booking
A space for what's on your mind
When worries, exhaustion or conflict weigh on everyday life, it can help to talk things through with someone. Reaching out often takes courage, and it is a good first step.
At my practice in Cologne-Nippes I offer psychotherapy, couples therapy and counselling for adults, on Mondays and Tuesdays from December 2026. I am already booking appointments, in English, German, Spanish or Russian.
If you can't make it to the practice now and then, for example while travelling, individual sessions can also take place online.
How I work
Understanding what is going on
Together we look at what is weighing on you and how it developed. Often, simply seeing your own patterns more clearly already helps.
Goals that fit you
We work out together what you would like to change, and we go at your pace.
Practical and everyday
I work with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). That means we develop small steps and exercises you can try out between sessions.
A protected space
Everything you share is confidential. At the practice, you have a quiet hour just for yourself.
About me
Nastassja Volkov
I am a licensed psychological psychotherapist (Approbation) specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy. I completed my clinical training at the AVT in Cologne, so I know the city well.
Alongside CBT, I draw on schema therapy, ACT and mindfulness. It matters to me that you feel taken seriously in our sessions and leave with something that helps you in everyday life.
Psychotherapy can help with, among other things:
Cognitive behavioural therapy is evidence-based and guideline-recommended for many mental health conditions, in person as well as online.
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
Life transitions & living abroad
settling in Germany, new beginnings, distance from family
Don't see your topic? Feel free to write to me, many things don't fit into a single keyword.
Practice & address
Flexapie · Practice Cologne-Nippes
Kempener Str. 67
50733 Köln
Practice days
Monday and Tuesday
The practice opens in December 2026.
The practice is in Nippes, in the north of Cologne, close to the Florastraße tram stop. There are lots of cafés nearby, and Lohsepark is just around the corner if you would like a quiet moment before or after your session.
Easy to reach from Nippes, Riehl, Neustadt-Nord, Mauenheim, Weidenpesch, Niehl, Bilderstöckchen, Longerich, Ehrenfeld and the city centre.
Open in Google MapsServices & fees
- Individual therapy: 50 minutes, €153 to €168, usually reimbursed by private insurance and Beihilfe
- Psychological counselling: 50 minutes, from €153
- Couples therapy: first session 50 minutes from €153, follow-up sessions 75 minutes from €230
- Languages: English, German, Spanish, Russian
- Can be combined with online sessions
Live further away? Online therapy is available across Germany.
How to get an appointment
Send a message
Write to me via the contact form or by email and let me know whether Monday or Tuesday suits you better and which times work. One sentence about what brings you is enough, we can talk about the rest in person.
Receive a proposed time
I will get back to you with a specific appointment at the practice.
First session
In the first session we get to know each other. You tell me what brings you, and together we decide whether and how to continue. You are not committing to further sessions.
Frequently asked questions about the Cologne practice
How do I book an appointment?
Write to me via the contact form or by email and suggest possible time slots on a Monday or Tuesday. I will get back to you with a proposed appointment. Please don't include detailed health information in your first message.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact me directly, no referral from a GP is needed.
How much does a session cost, and who pays?
Individual therapy costs €153 to €168 per session (50 minutes), counselling from €153. Flexapie is a private practice without a statutory health insurance licence. For psychotherapy, private health insurance and Beihilfe usually reimburse the costs, please check with your insurer beforehand. Counselling and couples therapy are always self-paid. If you have statutory health insurance, you pay yourself. In certain cases, costs can be reimbursed through the so-called Kostenerstattungsverfahren. You apply for this yourself with your insurer, which involves a fair amount of paperwork. The first session is always self-paid. Invoices follow the German fee schedule for psychotherapists (GOP).
Can I switch between the practice and online sessions?
Yes. Individual sessions can take place online, for example if you are travelling or unwell. We simply arrange it in advance.
How long is a session, and how often do we meet?
Individual sessions last 50 minutes, follow-up couples sessions 75 minutes. We usually meet weekly or every two weeks, depending on your needs.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. As a psychotherapist I am bound by professional confidentiality under German law (§ 203 StGB). What you share in sessions stays between us.
Also in Cologne: group therapy from January 2027
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