No waiting time · worldwide · in German or English
The question is rarely whether something is serious enough. It’s usually about where to go with it. Here, you’ll speak with a licensed psychotherapist, with no waiting list and no diagnosis.
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My name is Aris Hägermann, and I am a licensed psychological psychotherapist. I have been working in my own practice since 2016, and before that, I spent about four years working in psychosomatic clinics with several hundred patients. In counseling, my way of working is shaped by psychodynamic psychotherapy and Gestalt therapy. When past wounds continue to have an impact, I work in a trauma-informed way.
Since early 2024, I’ve been traveling a lot and counseling exclusively online; this means you’ll need to adjust to different time zones from time to time.
Anyone writing from abroad doesn’t have to explain to me first what it’s like to be at home in two worlds and not fully at home in either.
I’ve been seeing my own therapist online for some time now, and I find it enriching. During the pandemic, I saw with my own patients whether the format holds up even when things get difficult.
The result is described elsewhere: whether online psychotherapy is a good idea.
Hardly anyone gets in touch at the first sign of a problem. Usually, the following phrase comes first: “I should be able to handle this on my own.” People looking for online psychological counseling have often been trying to handle it on their own for a long time. Here’s where the line between counseling and treatment lies: the difference between psychological counseling and psychotherapy.
A single session lasts 50 minutes; an in-depth session lasts 100 minutes. We meet in a secure virtual consultation room via an encrypted and certified European video platform. You can choose to keep your camera on or off, and you decide this anew from session to session.
If video isn’t right for you, the counseling takes place over the phone. Some people speak more freely when they can look out the window while talking. It doesn’t take much: a stable connection and a place where you won’t be disturbed.
Every counseling session is covered by the legal duty of confidentiality, not just by a pseudonym in a chat window. No diagnosis is made that ends up in your medical record, and no report is sent to a health insurance provider. You decide how many counseling sessions you’ll have, not an expert reviewer.
This service is psychological counseling, not psychotherapy. It is not intended to diagnose, cure, or alleviate illnesses.
Time to Address Your Concern
Your First Counseling Session
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.
€150
Can be booked individually. You can decide on additional sessions afterward.
More Time to Get Started
90 minutes
Time to describe your situation calmly, consider the bigger picture, and work on what is especially important to you.
€270
Can be booked individually. You can decide on additional sessions afterward.
1 × 50 minutes
Another look at a current concern. Or a session from time to time, if you’d like support.
€150
per session
5 × 50 minutes
Explore a topic in depth, draw on everyday experiences, and work together to determine what helps you.
€700
€140 per session
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This counseling service is available to self-pay clients. I do not bill health insurance for this service.
“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!”
“Mr. Hägermann was an important source of support during an extremely difficult time in my life and helped me see what matters in life.”Lutz · Read the full testimonial
“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.”
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“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!”
“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.”
My online psychological counseling sessions take place via an encrypted, certified European video platform. You can sit wherever you feel comfortable, and we’ll talk just as we would in an in-person session at a practice.
The difference: no commute, no one in the waiting room, and you decide for yourself how much space counseling gets in your everyday life.
The three counseling packages are listed further up on this page, along with their prices and the number of sessions included. There is no membership or subscription; you pay only for what you’ve booked.
What other providers charge for counseling, and where the differences come from, is explained here: what psychological counseling costs.
Online psychological counseling is not guideline-based psychotherapy and is not covered by statutory health insurance. Conversely, this means: no application, no diagnosis in your medical record, and no waiting time for a spot. Anyone who needs long-term, diagnostically based treatment generally needs a practice with a statutory health insurance license.
I am licensed, but I still offer counseling through my online practice because it’s the more direct way to address many concerns. This is explained in detail in my article on distinguishing between counseling and psychotherapy.
Send me an email or use the contact form. I usually get back to you within 24 hours, and the initial consultation typically takes place within a few days. There is no questionnaire or intake form to fill out beforehand.
We’ll talk, and then you decide whether it turns into counseling.
