• Can I find an English-speaking therapist in Munich?

Yes. English-speaking counselling is available in Munich and the surrounding areas for expats, international professionals and residents who prefer therapy in English.

English Therapy Munich provides counselling in English for adults living in Munich, Starnberg and throughout Germany through online sessions.

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• Why choose therapy in English?

Many international clients find that discussing emotions in English allows them to communicate more naturally and explore deeper experiences without the additional effort of translating their feelings.

This can be especially important when discussing:

• Trauma

• Grief

• Relationships

• Identity

• Childhood experiences

• Major life decisions

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• Do you work with expats living in Germany?

Yes. Expat counselling is one of the main areas of support.

Living abroad can bring unique emotional challenges, including:

• Cultural adjustment

• Loneliness

• Missing home

• Identity changes

• Building new relationships

• Career transitions

• Feeling disconnected

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• Why is living abroad sometimes emotionally difficult?

Relocating to another country involves more than changing your physical location. It can affect your identity, relationships, routines and sense of belonging.

Many expats experience a combination of excitement and grief while adapting to their new life.

 

• Is it normal to feel lonely after moving to abroad?

Yes. Loneliness is one of the most common experiences among people who relocate internationally.

Even when someone has a successful career, a beautiful home or a supportive family, they may still miss familiar connections, culture and belonging.

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• How can therapy help with culture shock?

Therapy can help you understand your emotional reactions, process changes, develop coping strategies and create a stronger sense of belonging in your new environment.

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• Can therapy help after divorce?

Yes. Divorce can involve grief, anger, fear, uncertainty and major identity changes.

Counselling can support you in processing the emotional impact, rebuilding confidence and creating a new chapter after separation.

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• Can therapy help after betrayal or infidelity?

Yes. Betrayal can deeply affect trust, self-esteem and emotional safety.

Therapy provides a space to understand what happened, process painful emotions and explore healing, forgiveness and future choices.

 

• Can couples counselling help international relationships?

Yes. Relationships between people from different cultures can bring unique strengths and challenges.

Counselling can support communication, understanding, emotional connection and navigating differences.

 

• What is grief counselling?

Grief counselling provides support for people experiencing loss.

Loss can include:

• Death of a loved one

• Divorce

• Loss of identity

• Leaving your home country

• Loss of a relationship

• Major life changes

 

• Is grief different when you live abroad?

Yes. Grieving while living away from your original support network can feel especially challenging.

Many expats experience grief connected to people, places, traditions and parts of themselves they have left behind.

 

• Do you support adults with ADHD or autism?

Yes. Support is available for adults exploring neurodiversity, including ADHD, autism, emotional regulation challenges and navigating life in environments that may not always meet their needs.

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• Can adults discover they are neurodivergent later in life?

Yes. Many adults receive an ADHD or autism diagnosis later in life after years of feeling different, overwhelmed or misunderstood.

Understanding neurodiversity can bring clarity, self-compassion and practical strategies.

 

• What happens in the first therapy session?

The first session is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to counselling, your current challenges and what kind of support you are looking for.

Together we explore whether working together feels like the right fit.

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• How long are therapy sessions?

Sessions are typically designed to provide enough time for meaningful exploration while maintaining a focused therapeutic process, each session is 60 min. 

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• Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. Online counselling is available throughout Germany, providing flexibility for internationals, professionals and people who prefer attending sessions remotely.