Hi, I'm Steffi. I provide psychotherapy and counselling in English in Cologne for expats, international professionals, and anyone who feels more comfortable speaking English.
My practice has two locations in Cologne – Ehrenfeld and Rath. I also work online.
Many of my clients come to therapy because they are navigating difficult life transitions, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or the lasting effects of developmental and attachment trauma. Others are adjusting to life in Germany, feeling isolated, or struggling to find a sense of belonging in a new environment.
Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to understand these experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop a greater sense of safety, connection, and self-trust.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy under the German Heilpraktikergesetz (Healing Practitioners Act).
Before establishing my private practice in Cologne, I worked as a trauma consultant for humanitarian organisations supporting professionals in conflict regions. I trained and advised teams working with survivors of violence so that they could foster a sense of safety, agency and connection in their work.
My work in Iraq and Afghanistan profoundly shaped my understanding of trauma. Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021, I provided psychological support to Afghan local staff and their families while they awaited evacuation. These experiences reinforced my commitment to accompanying people through crisis, loss, and recovery.
Trauma is not limited to war or disasters. Many people carry invisible wounds rooted in childhood experiences, difficult relationships, or prolonged stress. Today, my work focuses on helping people heal from developmental and attachment trauma, navigate challenging life situations, and reconnect with themselves.
Whether you are looking for therapy in English, support during a difficult life transition, or help in healing from the effects of trauma, I offer a warm, respectful, and professionally grounded space where lasting change can become possible.