Private psychotherapy in

Hamburg-Othmarschen & online

for privately-insured and self-paying clients

Confidential, individualised and specialised support for emotional, relational and performance-related challenges - in a calm, discreet private setting.

Orientation consultation

A focused 15-minute phone call to assess fit and clarify the appropriate next step · €50

PRIVATE PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE

by Laura Schnittger

I support individuals through profound processes of change - whether in their professional or personal lives - by helping them navigate complex questions of identity, emotional challenges, and far-reaching life decisions.

My approach combines structured and empathetic reflection, especially in those areas where high performance pressure, work-life integration, interpersonal tension, and the depth of the human psyche intersect.

Scientifically recognized guideline-based method: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Common topics:

  • career transitions

  • new life goals

  • dating and relationship challenges

  • break-ups and separation

  • phases of personal realignment

    in which identity, self-image, and inner direction are put to the test.

Common Symptoms

Anxiety

  • Fear and phobias

  • Panic attacks

  • Overwhelm

  • Worrying

  • Overthinking

  • IBS

Stress

  • Burnout

  • Emptiness

  • Exhaustion

  • Self-criticism

  • Joylessness

  • Sadness

SPECIALISATION

Emotional self mastery & high self-esteem

Emotions

  • Courage

  • Resilience

  • Self-discipline

  • Calmness

  • Composure

  • Confidence

Self-esteem

  • Setting boundaries

  • Self-love

  • Relaxing

  • Letting go

  • Allowing

  • Releasing

When simply being and feeling becomes too much. Emotions feel intense, quickly overwhelming - like drowning from the inside. Thoughts spin in circles, emotional stimuli feel too strong, too close, too deep. What’s missing is an inner boundary - between stimulus and response, between feeling and action. Emotional self mastery means reclaiming leadership within: learning to regulate emotions, building inner stability, and intentionally directing your energy - instead of being swept away by it.

When doing becomes too much. There’s an inner belief: I’m only valuable if I achieve enough. People caught in this pattern strive to do everything just right - more workouts, more accomplishments, more certificates, more control over their body and life. And yet, the inner state remains: Still not enough. This constant self-optimization is exhausting and counteracted by developing self-esteem. The real work lies in allowing - in trusting that your worth isn’t something to earn, but something to recognize.

AREA OF FOCUS

METHODOLOGY

  • Integrative analytics (cognitive, emotional & somatic)

  • Integrative cognitive behavioural therapy

  • Emotional resilience & development of a stable sense of self-worth

ANALYTIC & INTEGRATIVE INSIGHT

I offer structured, evidence-informed analytic exploration for people who want a clear, grounded understanding of where they currently stand - cognitively, emotionally, and somatically.

The focus is not on labels, but on identifying patterns, causal dynamics, and internal constraints that shape our current experience and influence where progress feels blocked.

This creates a coherent picture of why things are the way they are and what needs to change for sustainable movement forward.

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white iMac on top white desk

FRAMEWORK & CONDITIONS

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white apple magic mouse on white table

Availability and accessibility
You may schedule your sessions for the following days, rather than weeks in advance, and flexibly switch between online and in person consultations.

Psychotherapy sessions

60 minutes | 150,- €

Orientation consultation

A focused 15-minute phone call to assess fit and clarify the appropriate next step · €50

SPECIALISATION

  • Stress management & burnout prevention

  • Anxiety regulation (including psychosomatic symptoms)

  • Communication & relationship patterns

These areas of focus are particularly suited to individuals with high cognitive responsibility, sustained inner pressure, and a desire for lasting, meaningful change.

PERSONAL DEVELPOMENT

Peak inside

  • Coaching and personal development

  • Diagnostic & analytic exploration

  • Short term therapy (also provided for bridging the waiting time towards a psychotherapy spot that is covered by public health insurance)

  • Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy: scientifically recognised guideline method

  • Talking therapy

  • Couples counselling

  • Small group programs

  • Workshops

SERVICES OVERVIEW

Orientation consultation

A focused 15-minute phone call to assess fit and clarify the appropriate next step · €50


Psychotherapy services provided under the German Heilpraktiker law.

As a private self-pay practice, I operate independently of statutory health insurance providers – allowing for timely appointments and a high degree of discretion.

Any potential reimbursement by private health insurance companies depends on the terms of your individual policy.

SERVICES OVERVIEW

Psychotherapy (in accordance with the Heilpraktiker law, Germany):
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Talking therapy
  • Couples therapy

Coaching:
  • Personal development
  • Emotional self mastery
  • High self-esteem