ONLINE THERAPY
Perhaps you've recently been through a major life change, such as an international move, the loss of a loved one, a new job or a new chapter in your studies. Or maybe nothing dramatic has happened, but something still feels off. You feel stuck, disconnected, like you've lost the thread of who you are. Not in crisis exactly, but not quite yourself either. You just need someone to talk to — someone who will listen without judgement, and help you make sense of what you're carrying..
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I will meet you right where you are. Literally.
I provide online therapy to clients internationally, which means that wherever you are in the world, help is accessible. Expats often have difficulty accessing high quality mental health care in their native language. Busy schedules, travel, and time zones shouldn't stand between you and good support. Online therapy means you can connect from wherever you are, whether that’s your home, a hotel room, a private office. It also offers a level of discretion that a traditional setting can't: no waiting rooms, no chance encounters. And on the days when all you can manage is a call from under the blankets, that's okay too. This format is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
If you're ready to start — or just curious — I'd love to hear from you.
Hello and Welcome!
My name is Nicola (she/her), I am an experienced therapist offering person-centred psychological counselling and therapy to adults and adolescents. I work in English, French and German. As an expat and a third-culture kid myself, I understand the unique challenges faced by expats, third culture kids, international students, adolescents, and parents navigating difficult transitions and cross-cultural environments. I also strive to offer a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for the LGBTQ+ community as well as for neurodivergent individuals.
I am currently based in Dresden, Germany, and you can find me online on the other side of this screen, sometimes alone, but often accompanied by my dog Puddles or one of my two cats, Bella and Fenn, who love to provide unsolicited editing assistance on my keyboard.
COMMON ISSUES
Loneliness, difficulty connecting and maintaining relationships
Cultural adjustments and life transitions
Grief, loss of a loved one, loss of identity, of home and culture
ADHD, Autism spectrum, and other mental health challenges related to the neurodivergent experience
Overthinking, perfectionist tendencies, self-critical inner voice
Low mood, depression, and anxiety
Self-esteem issues, feelings of inadequacy, low self-confidence
Feelings of guilt, shame and regret
Struggles with sense of self, sense of identity
Sense of alienation, difficulty finding a sense of belonging
Feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated, chronic stress
Dealing with chronic illness, in self or in loved ones
LGBTQ+ experiences and gender identity
WHAT I OFFER
I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore, express and process whatever you're carrying — with warmth, compassion, and zero judgement.
My style is warm, authentic and direct, though never confrontational. I'll gently challenge you, offer honest feedback, and help you recognise and work through the patterns that may be holding you back. Always with empathy, always with respect for where you are and what you're working towards.
Our work is collaborative. You bring the lived experience — the unique knowledge of what it feels like to be you. I bring three decades of professional expertise and a genuine commitment to understanding your particular needs and goals. Together, we work toward you feeling truly heard, validated, and accepted — because that's where real change begins.
Whether you need a space to unload and find clarity, or you're ready to go deeper and make sense of the past, I'm here.
THERAPY WITHOUT JUDGEMENT
NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY
The world is a complicated place, and when you experience it in a neurodivergent way, the everyday stresses that everyone faces can feel relentlessly amplified. The exhaustion of constantly adapting, masking, or simply trying to keep up can be overwhelming, and over time it can quietly feed feelings of depression, isolation, and the sense that you're always just on the edge of coping.
You deserve a space where you don't have to explain yourself, mask, or justify how you experience the world.
Through both personal family experience and continued professional training, I have worked to create a genuinely inclusive, affirming environment for neurodivergent individuals — specifically those who are gifted, have ADHD or dyslexia, or are on the autism spectrum. Whatever you're navigating — life transitions, relationships, work, or simply the weight of daily life — you're welcome here exactly as you are.
LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY SPACE
I am a cisgender, straight female, whose queer loved ones have taught me the importance of educating myself about the experience of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. While it hasn’t been my lived experience, I recognise the discrimination and subsequent exhaustion that many face daily. Sadly, many mental health issues are caused and aggravated by the shame the world imparts on those who do not conform to the expected version of their gender or sexuality. My aim is to support LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, in a therapeutic space that is respectful, confidential, informed and, most importantly, safe.
Get in touch
Choosing a mental health provider can feel scary and daunting. Don’t hesitate to get in touch, to book a free 20 minute consulation, or with any random questions!
Just fill out some info and I’ll be in touch shortly. You can also email or WhatApp me directly.
📧 contact@nicolapiroth.com
📱 Tel/WhatsApp: +49 (0)176 2885 6944
Central European Time
There is absolutely no obligation to engage in therapy, zero pressure: just a contact.