Why online counseling is exactly the right choice for you – or both of you.
When Julia first thought about starting counseling, she had many doubts:
Can this really work online? Won’t it feel distant? Don’t I need a counselor to be physically present to truly feel understood?
But her busy schedule, the long distance to the next available practice, and the constant sense of not having enough time for herself kept her from seeking in-person support.
So she decided to give it a try – and was surprised by how much she took away from the online sessions.
Why online counseling is more than just a fallback
Online counseling is no longer just an alternative when there’s no local practice nearby – it offers many unique advantages that often make it the better choice:
1. You save time and energy
An in-person appointment often means: planning, organizing transportation, finding parking or using public transit. That can be stressful – especially when your schedule is already full.
Online counseling removes that stress. You can simply settle in your familiar surroundings, make a cup of tea, and enter the session calmly and with ease.
2. You may feel safer and more relaxed
Many people open up more easily when they are in a protected, familiar environment – for example, on their own couch or wherever they feel most comfortable.
Instead of sitting in an unfamiliar office, you can wrap up in your favorite blanket, light a candle, or even go for a walk during the session – whichever feels right for you.
3. It’s flexible – regardless of location or lifestyle
Whether you’re travelling a lot, living in another city, or even abroad – online counseling is accessible from wherever you are. It’s ideal for:
- Busy people who need flexibility
- Couples living apart or frequently traveling
- Those in rural areas without easy access to counseling
- People with health issues or many medical appointments who aren’t as mobile
For individuals affected by cancer or other health challenges, online counseling can be a major relief. It provides professional support without additional stress or long travel – exactly when you need it.
4. Body-based work is still possible online
Many think that embodied methods only work in person – but that’s not the case.
Even online, I guide you through body-awareness exercises that you can apply directly. Whether it’s breathwork, mindfulness, or sensory presence – all of this can be just as effective online.
Online doesn’t mean “less intense” – it means doing the work in your own environment, in a way that suits you.
5. Couples can participate from different locations
Especially in couples counseling, online options can be transformative: maybe you don’t live together currently, are temporarily apart, or one of you is traveling for work.
Online sessions allow you to work on your relationship – without having to meet in the same physical space.
6. Online isn’t less personal – in fact, it can be more intimate
Many initially worry that online counseling may feel colder or more distant. But in reality, it can be more profound, because:
- You may access your emotions more deeply in a familiar space
- You often feel safer and more open discussing personal matters
- There are fewer external distractions
After her first session, Julia reflected, “It felt as if my counselor was sitting right there with me. I could look her in the eye and see her reactions – and I felt truly heard.”
Additional advantages – what online counseling enables
Multilingual support
I offer counseling in Englisch, German and Swedish – so you can speak in the language you feel most comfortable with.
Access to specialized care – no matter where you are
Whether you live in a city or the countryside, online counseling gives you access to exactly the kind of support that matches your situation.
Especially when dealing with topics like sexuality, relationship changes, cancer, or post-illness intimacy, it can be hard to find the right counselor locally. Online, you have the freedom to select the support that truly fits – no compromises.
A secure, personalized space – tailored to you
Each session takes place in a confidential environment – just you (and your partner, if applicable) and me. Whether you prefer regular appointments or choose more flexible rhythms, we’ll shape a structure that fits your needs.
Online – yet deeply present with you.
“But what if I’m not sure?”
If you’re still unsure whether online counseling is the right choice for you, you can simply try it out – with no obligation, in a free introductory session.
Sometimes, it’s not the format of the conversation that matters most – but the quality of connection. And that doesn’t depend on being in the same room, but on feeling seen, heard, and truly understood.
Maybe this is exactly the space you need right now.
