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Online Gestalt Counseling for Greater Clarity and Inner Freedom
Sometimes we understand a lot about our problems but still can’t seem to make any progress. Gestalt therapy starts where change actually begins: with what you’re experiencing right now, in your feelings, thoughts, bodily sensations, and relationship patterns.
View my servicesWhat Might Change for You
- 01to notice more clearly what you feel and need
- 02to react less automatically based on old patterns
- 03to set boundaries without feeling guilty about it
- 04to feel more vitality and contact with oneself again
Energy that was previously tied up in adaptation, control, or tension is released again: for relationships, decisions, and a life that feels more harmonious.
Gestalt Therapy and Depth Psychology
My name is Aris Hägermann. I am a licensed psychological psychotherapist with many years of experience in depth psychology-based psychotherapy and trauma therapy. I completed my training in Gestalt therapy from 2000 to 2004, and it continues to shape my therapeutic attitude to this day. This attitude is rooted in Gestalt therapy.
The focus is on what emerges in the here and now: in your feelings, your body awareness, and in the contact between us. A depth psychological understanding helps clarify how today’s patterns have emerged from past relationship experiences. Where old wounds continue to have an impact today, I work in a trauma-informed manner: gently, in a way that provides stability, and at your own pace. In my experience, the relationship between us matters more than the method alone. This means we don’t just stop at talking about problems; it changes how you relate to yourself and others.
Online Counseling Sessions: Secure and Location-Independent
We’ll meet in a secure virtual consultation room that belongs only to you and me. Online Gestalt counseling takes place via secure video conferencing, without you having to come to my practice.
Online Gestalt counseling requires very little: a stable internet connection and a place where you won’t be disturbed. People trying online Gestalt counseling for the first time are often surprised at how quickly the conversation feels personal. In my experience, online individual counseling is just as confidential as in-person sessions.
Here's How Online Counseling Sessions Work
The format is the same as for an in-person session: the same level of confidentiality, the same set time, and the same preparation. This service is psychological counseling, not psychotherapy. A separate article explains where the difference between counseling and psychotherapy lies.
Gestalt counseling costs: Fixed fees, no application to a health insurance provider, and no waiting time for a spot covered by statutory health insurance. The same rates apply to online counseling sessions.
Time to Address Your Concern
Online Psychological
Counseling
Your First Counseling Session
Initial Consultation
50 minutes
We'll focus on what's on your mind right now, take a look at your situation together, and discuss what might help you moving forward.
- Sorting out your current concern together
- Incorporating a psychological perspective
- Summarizing the key points at the end
€150
Can be booked individually. You can decide on additional sessions afterward.
More Time to Get Started
In-Depth Initial Consultation
90 minutes
Time to describe your situation calmly, consider the bigger picture, and work on what is especially important to you.
- Understanding your situation and key background information
- Finding a focus together
- Discussing initial perspectives and next steps
€270
Can be booked individually. You can decide on additional sessions afterward.
Further Sessions
After the initial consultationSingle Session
1 × 50 minutes
Another look at a current concern. Or a session from time to time, if you’d like support.
€150
per session
Five Sessions
5 × 50 minutes
Explore a topic in depth, draw on everyday experiences, and work together to determine what helps you.
€700
€140 per session
Ten Sessions
10 × 50 minutes
Regular support over an extended period of your life, with room for your personal concerns and new developments.
€1,300
€130 per session
All prices are final. No VAT will be charged.
If this arrangement doesn't work out for you, I'll refund you the amount for the remaining package sessions.
Good to KnowLearn MoreClose
What does “initial consultation” mean?
The initial consultation is a 50- or 90-minute counseling session for which a fee is charged. We’ll get to know each other and begin working on your concerns right away. Afterward, you can decide whether you’d like to schedule additional sessions.
Do I need to book a package afterward?
You can leave it at a single session or book additional appointments individually. A package is another option if you’ve decided to have multiple sessions. It begins after the initial consultation, which is billed separately.
How do I prepare?
You don’t need to write anything out in detail. If you’d like, you can jot down what’s on your mind and what you hope to get out of the session. For the video call, you’ll need a quiet place, a stable internet connection, and a camera and microphone.
What does the counseling agreement cover?
Before your first paid session, you will receive information regarding services, fees, payment, canceling appointments, and confidentiality. The agreement also explains how personal data is handled and how the relationship is terminated. You will decide on additional sessions and packages separately.
Does health insurance cover the costs?
This counseling service is available to self-pay clients. I do not bill health insurance for this service.
Client Testimonials
“I found Mr. Hägermann to be clear, direct, compassionate, and encouraging. It was especially valuable that I was never pressured.”
Norman · Read the full testimonial
“Working with Mr. Hägermann was incredibly meaningful to me. During a difficult phase of my life, I felt safe and supported right from the start. That sense of security allowed me to open up, engage with my issues, and accept all aspects of myself better. I found Mr. Hägermann to be clear, direct, compassionate, and encouraging. What was particularly valuable was that I was never pressured, but instead received gentle pointers on where it was worth taking a closer look. This has inspired me in a lasting way, in how I treat myself and in my relationships. I always felt that he was right there by my side. I’m just so incredibly grateful for that!”
“Working with Mr. Hägermann was always very pleasant, but also challenging.”
Björn · Read the full testimonial
“Working with Mr. Hägermann was always very pleasant, but also challenging. He carefully approached the problem I’d been carrying inside me for years and finally brought it to light, so that I can now lead a life that isn’t worry-free, but one in which I can understand and, above all, protect my inner child. The EMDR method that Mr. Hägermann used with me helped me a great deal. After such a session, I was always very distraught, but even then, the therapist knew how to treat me so that I could end the session with positive thoughts after all. I am very grateful to this wonderful person and therapist, because this has changed the way I see the world. Thank you, Mr. Hägermann.”
More Testimonials
H. Y. “I really appreciated his experience and down-to-earth nature.”
“Mr. Hägermann was able to support me very well during an important phase of my life. I really appreciated his experience and down-to-earth nature! I would recommend that everyone work on their own issues at regular intervals. There are always some. I searched for a long time before I found the right therapist for my needs and expectations. Thank you so much for the good support! An appointment was available very quickly. Great!”
Lutz “Mr. Hägermann was an important source of support during an extremely difficult time.”
“Mr. Hägermann was an important source of support during an extremely difficult time in my life and helped me see what matters in life. I would rely on his help and support again at any time. Thank you so much for that.”
Birgit “From the very beginning, I felt taken seriously and in good hands.”
“The therapy really helped me understand myself better and develop new perspectives. I especially appreciated Mr. Hägermann’s respectful, calm manner and his professional support. From the very beginning, I felt taken seriously and in good hands. His empathetic manner and clear, helpful input supported me greatly and helped me in a lasting way. Thank you very much for that.”