Practice Heinis
Psychotherapy
Can psychotherapy help me?
You may find yourself asking these and other questions at the beginning — and that’s completely natural. Do I really need therapy? Does going to therapy mean something is wrong with me? It’s very human to have these thoughts. After all, seeking support for psychological challenges is still often associated with shame and isn’t always the first step people consider.
And yet, it’s simply part of being human. We all catch a cold, break a bone, or face other health challenges at times — and in those moments, we naturally turn to professionals. So why should it be any different when it comes to our mental and emotional well-being? I would be glad to support you on your path.
In individual therapy, we focus on your current situation and your individual needs, exploring together what can best support you. In the initial phase, I take the time to build a comprehensive understanding of your situation, including your personal history and any previous diagnoses. If needed, I may recommend referrals to appropriate specialists to ensure a well-founded assessment. It is important to understand that there are no quick fixes and no single “magic trick.” Meaningful therapeutic progress is shaped by our collaborative work, as well as your openness and willingness to engage in the process.
Your Support Options
- Depression and Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Generalized to Panic Disorder)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (e.g., OCD etc.)
- Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders (e.g., due to stress, illness, family)
- Adjustment Disorders (e.g., after separation, death)
- Life Crises & Coping
- Addiction Disorders (e.g., alcohol, drugs, etc.)
- Stress and Burnout
- Self-Worth & Self-Confidence
- Personality Disorders
Psychotherapy: Your Path to Inner Balance and Emotional Stability
Psychotherapy — often described as the “healing of the soul” — can be a powerful step toward inner balance and emotional and mental well-being. Although it is a relatively young discipline, it gained recognition in the late 19th century through pioneers such as Sigmund Freud and later Carl Gustav Jung. Today, psychotherapy continues to evolve, with approaches such as existential therapy and schema therapy offering new perspectives and addressing fundamental human questions. This ongoing development allows us to better understand the roots of our suffering and work through them in a deeper and more effective way.
I offer guidance based on an integrative approach, drawing on a range of psychotherapeutic methods. With a background in clinical psychology and sex therapy, ongoing engagement with neuroscientific perspectives, and extensive continuing education — most recently in schema therapy — I bring a well-rounded understanding to support your individual concerns. At the core of my work is a protected space where challenges, fears, and conflicts can be explored openly and constructively. Through professional and empathetic guidance, I support you in gaining deeper insight and fostering lasting change. I am here for you, especially when things feel difficult.
Psychotherapy gives you more clarity about yourself — and out of that clarity come decisions that are really yours.
If coaching is the better fit: RelatingWise
Important Questions About Psychotherapy
A strong foundation for effective therapy is a thorough initial assessment and diagnosis, which we will carry out together. We will also define clear therapy goals to give our work direction and a shared focus.
From there, we will explore which next steps, therapeutic approaches, and interventions are most suitable for you. If needed, I may refer you to other specialists or consult with them for further clarification.
In addition, we will integrate exercises during our sessions, as well as reflections or tasks between sessions, allowing you to make the most of the time in between.
You can easily book your free discovery call online using the button on this website. Therapy sessions can be scheduled online (via this booking link) or arranged together during our sessions.
Services provided by a state-authorized psychotherapy practitioner are generally not covered by statutory health insurance. However, private or supplementary insurance may cover part or all of the costs. Please check with your insurance provider for details.
An individual session is 50 minutes long. For a couples session, 80 minutes are scheduled.
I can only really tell once I have seen what all belongs to it, usually after the first few sessions.
As an orientation from my experience: most of my clients get by with five to ten sessions. Acute topics sometimes need fewer, deeper processes and longer-term support need more. And sometimes the first clarifying conversation already brings noticeable relief.
This depends on various factors, including your specific concerns and personal circumstances such as time and availability. As a general guideline, weekly sessions are a good starting point. For more acute situations, sessions may be scheduled more frequently, while longer-term support can be adjusted more flexibly over time.
Please refer to the fees outlined on my Fees page. Costs vary depending on the duration of the session and the time of day.
Within this practice, I offer psychotherapy exclusively. Coaching is available separately through my business, RelatingWise, where I provide additional support services. You are welcome to visit the website to learn more and gain a deeper impression.
You decide that, not me. That is exactly what the free discovery call is for: there you get to know me, ask every question you bring along, and you notice fairly quickly whether you can talk to me.
The rest shows itself along the way, in what starts moving and in how safe and seen you feel.
Yes, from the age of 14. Stress at school or at home, anxiety, questions of self-worth, or simply because there is no therapy place to be found right now. For treating minors I need the consent of both legal guardians, and the first session takes place together with at least one parent. What is talked about after that stays confidential, including from the parents.
In accordance with my professional code of conduct, I am bound by strict confidentiality. If you would like me to communicate with other professionals or individuals on your behalf, I will ask for your explicit consent.
Sessions take place at my practice at Grillparzerstraße 23, 81675 Munich. The location is easily accessible — just two bus stops north of Ostbahnhof, directly on tram lines 19 and 21, and within walking distance of the Leuchtenbergring S-Bahn station. Paid parking is available nearby, and residential parking regulations may apply.
About access: the practice is on the ground floor, but there is a step at the building entrance and no ramp, and the way in is narrow — possibly difficult if you use a wheelchair. I would rather tell you now than have you find out at the door. If the rooms do not work for you, online sessions are the same work; by arrangement I also come to you, and I bill travel and time on top. The toilet is gender-neutral. Whatever you need, just tell me. You do not have to explain why.
Yes. I have been working online for years, and with sexual topics many people find it easier to start online.
For video sessions I use Jitsi; if the technology gives up on us, we switch to Google Meet. How your data is processed is described in my privacy information. If you have any doubts, talk to me and we will find a solution.
As a state-authorized psychotherapy practitioner, I am authorized by the state to provide psychotherapy under the German Heilpraktiker Act (Heilpraktikergesetz). In contrast, psychological psychotherapists complete a university degree in psychology, followed by additional specialized training and state approbation in psychotherapy.
My initial training took place primarily at the Academy for Sexual Therapy (AkST), where I completed 112 hours of training in clinical psychology, along with an additional 112 hours focused on practical work and therapeutic methods in sex and couples therapy. Since then, I have continued my professional development with further training in Schema Therapy and am currently undertaking a 210-hour training in Sexocorporel. I regularly engage in ongoing professional development and supervision. You are welcome to learn more on the About Me page or contact me if you have any questions.
First, try to remain calm and reach out to trusted relatives or friends. If that’s not possible, you can contact local crisis services or a telephone counseling service. In urgent situations, please call 112.
I work with an integrative approach, combining different therapeutic methods such as behavioral therapy, client-centered talk therapy, psychodynamic therapy and systemic therapy. I choose the approach that best fits your individual needs and concerns.
I am committed to ongoing professional development and continuously expand my expertise across related fields. I have a particular interest in classical psychotherapists and psychoanalysts such as Carl Gustav Jung and his work on archetypes. I also deepen my knowledge through literature, courses, and training with experts such as
– Julie & John Gottman for couples therapy
– Melanie Büttner and Ulrich Clement for sexual therapy and sexual trauma
– Esther Perel for relationships and affairs
– Peter A. Levine and Melanie Büttner for trauma
– Om Rupani, Gillian Pothier for liberated sexuality and polarity work
– Shefali Tsabary for Conscious Parenting
In addition, I engage with neuroscientific topics such as Joe Dispenza or Eastern philosophies and can incorporate many insights through the connection of mind, body, and soul.
Why sexuality and mental health belong together
Relationships, sexuality and mental health hang together. Someone who has been exhausted for months rarely feels desire. Without safety in a relationship, sleep gets difficult. And shame about your own sexuality travels along into every other part of life.
So I do not separate these topics artificially. You come in with an anxiety disorder, and we end up at your relationship, or exactly the other way round. Then we work on the topics that matter. What matters to me is telling cause from effect: sometimes a sign is only a symptom and the reason sits deeper. That is where we go.
