Answers from a Therapist.

Each session is a safe, supportive space where you can share what’s on your mind without judgment. We start by exploring what’s most important to you—whether that’s personal challenges, relationship dynamics, or navigating life abroad.

Sessions are guided by your goals, but also flexible enough to respond to what comes up in the moment. I listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we explore patterns, identify practical strategies, and work on building skills that support your emotional well-being and your relationships.

For couples, sessions provide a balanced space for both partners to be heard, understand each other more clearly, and strengthen connection, especially when navigating cultural differences, life transitions, or the unique challenges of living abroad.

Therapy can be helpful anytime you feel stuck, stressed, or unsure about how to navigate your emotions, relationships, or life changes—especially if you’re living abroad or navigating cultural differences. You don’t need to have a “crisis” to benefit; even small challenges can feel overwhelming when you’re far from familiar support systems.

A good way to know if therapy is right for you is to start with a free consultation call. This gives us a chance to meet, talk about your concerns, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit. If it does, you’ll have a supportive, collaborative space to reflect, grow, and find practical tools to help you thrive—personally, as a couple, or as a family.

The length of therapy really depends on your goals and the challenges you’re facing. Some people find that a few sessions are enough to gain clarity and develop practical strategies, while others benefit from ongoing support over several months.

In couples therapy, the process can vary as well—some couples want short-term support for a specific issue, while others are looking for deeper work on patterns, communication, and long-term connection.

Sessions are always tailored to your needs, and we regularly check in together to assess progress and make sure the pace feels right. My goal is to support you in a way that’s meaningful and effective, without unnecessary pressure or rigid timelines.

I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating life abroad, intercultural relationships, or the lingering effects of trauma. Many of my clients seek support for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, attachment challenges, or relationship struggles, and often want guidance for communication, connection, or navigating life transitions across cultures.

Therapy with me is collaborative, experiential, and practical. I blend CBT to help untangle anxious or unhelpful thought patterns, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) to deepen emotional connection in relationships, and attachment-informed insights to understand recurring patterns in both personal and relational life. Sessions are tailored to your needs—whether you’re working individually or as a couple—and grounded in the belief that real change happens through safety, curiosity, and connection.

For couples, I create a space where both partners can feel truly seen and heard. We explore not just behaviors, but the emotions and attachment needs underneath them, helping you reconnect even across cultural differences, long-distance challenges, or life transitions. My own experience living abroad informs this work, bringing an added layer of empathy and understanding for the unique pressures of expat life.

What sets my work apart from other expat therapists in Hamburg is that I don’t only understand expat life professionally — I’ve lived it myself. I work primarily with expats, internationals, and globally mobile individuals who are navigating life in Germany while managing stress, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. Many expats seek therapy not only for anxiety or burnout, but for the deeper experience of living between cultures. Clients often describe feeling uprooted, misunderstood, or “in between” — adapting to a new culture while trying to preserve their own identity, cultural rituals, traditions, and sense of belonging.

I offer culturally sensitive, English-speaking therapy in Hamburg for individuals, couples, and trauma survivors. In my work with international couples and mixed-nationality relationships, I frequently see one partner carrying the responsibility of helping the international partner adjust to life in Germany, while the other partner processes grief, loss, or resentment related to leaving a home country, career, family, or community behind. These relationship dynamics are common in expat couples, yet they are often overlooked in traditional therapy settings.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with personal expat experience, I specialize in therapy for expats in Germany, international couples counseling, and trauma-informed therapy. My approach is collaborative, relational, and tailored to the realities of life abroad — not rushed, not cookie-cutter. I help clients build emotional clarity, strengthen communication, and create meaningful, sustainable change that supports both personal well-being and healthy relationships while living overseas.

Couples therapy with me is a collaborative and supportive process. We begin by exploring what brings you in, your relationship history, and any patterns that may be creating distance or conflict. Sessions are structured but flexible, with space for both partners to feel heard and understood.

Together, we work on improving communication, deepening emotional connection, and developing practical tools that support your relationship—especially within the context of cultural differences, life transitions, or living abroad. Many couples feel disconnected or misunderstood, and I combine professional expertise as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with personal expat experience to help you reconnect and build a stronger, healthier partnership.

It’s completely normal for one partner to feel unsure about starting couples therapy. Many people have questions or concerns about the process, especially if they’ve never been to therapy before or if navigating cultural differences makes communication tricky.

A good first step is to invite your partner to a short consultation call. This allows them to hear directly what therapy looks like, ask questions, and get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit—without any pressure to commit.

Couples therapy works best when both partners feel safe and supported, so even if one partner is hesitant, you can start by exploring your own goals and experiences. Often, just seeing the process in action helps the hesitant partner feel more comfortable.

Working with me, I create a neutral, understanding space where both partners can feel heard, respected, and supported. Together, we focus on improving communication, strengthening connection, and navigating challenges—especially in the context of expat life, intercultural relationships, or life transitions abroad.

It’s easy. Simply click below to schedule a free 15-minute video consultation. This initial call is a chance for us to meet and explore whether we’re a good fit for each other.

During the consultation, you’re welcome to share what led you to reach out, along with your goals and hopes for therapy. You’ll also have time to ask any questions about my approach, session setup, scheduling, or anything else that feels important to know.

After the call, I encourage you to take some time to reflect and decide whether working together feels right for you. If you choose to move forward, you can reach out and I’ll send you a therapy contract and an intake form to help me better understand your needs and goals.

Once I receive your completed paperwork, we’ll schedule your first session. In that session, we’ll begin getting to know each other, create treatment goals together, and discuss the frequency of our work moving forward.