It's Complicated

Michèl Nöthen

Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Cologne, GermanyAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

About me

When anxiety, panic or recurring relationship difficulties take up too much space in your life, I help you understand the patterns and work towards practical change. I offer personal online therapy for adults in English and German. You can also contact me about burnout, grief, loss, self-worth or substance use.

A free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory call gives us a chance to meet and consider whether working together is a good fit. No payment is required for this call. Regular sessions last 45 minutes and cost €100, paid privately by bank transfer before the regular session.

I am a Diplom-Psychologe with more than 35 years of psychological experience and hold a German permit to practise psychotherapy under the Heilpraktikergesetz. Six years living and working in the United States also inform my work with people across languages and cultures. LGBTQ+ clients are welcome.

My style is attentive, clear and personal. We agree on goals and steps that fit your situation and pace. My experience with body language and nonverbal communication complements our conversation. Before arranging work across borders, we clarify whether I can offer sessions where you will be located.

I speak:

GermanEnglish

Location:

Cologne, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
HypnotherapyRecommended for those who want to use relaxation and hypnosis techniques to explore deeper parts of their mind or break unhealthy habits.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.

We begin by clarifying what is difficult for you now and what you would like to change. In a regular session, we may explore a recent situation, the thoughts and feelings it triggered, and how you responded. Together we identify a manageable next step and review what helps in everyday life.

For anxiety and panic, we explore the relationship between thoughts, physical sensations, avoidance and behaviour. For recurring relationship difficulties, we look at your experience, needs, boundaries and choices. The work takes place in individual sessions.

I draw on cognitive-behavioural, integrative and hypnotherapeutic approaches according to your needs. We discuss the approach together. All sessions take place online. After agreeing on a time, I send a confirmation with the date, time zone and your personal RED connect video link. No app or RED connect account is required. The introductory call remains free; payment is required only for a regular session. Regular sessions can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before the appointment.

Services

Intro Call

Free • 15 min • Online
Free 15-minute online introductory call in German or English to clarify whether my offer is a good fit. Regular sessions are private-pay only. / Kostenloses 15-minütiges Online-Erstgespräch auf Deutsch oder Englisch. Reguläre Sitzungen sind ausschließlich für Selbstzahler.

Individual Session

€100 • 45 min • Online
45-minute online session in German or English. Self-pay only: €100. Payment by bank transfer must be received by the start of the session. / 45-minütige Online-Sitzung auf Deutsch oder Englisch. Nur für Selbstzahler: 100 €. Die Überweisung muss bei Sitzungsbeginn eingegangen sein.

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Cologne, GermanyAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

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Next available: Oct 19