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Expat Couch

Counseling and psychotherapy | Coworking space for therapists | Hamburg, Germany

01/06/2026

Our next event in cooperation with : Hamburg Therapist Meetup.

WHY CONNECTION IS THE ULTIMATE INTERVENTION
Join us for an insightful talk by Suchetha Narayanan Kutty, .psydns.counsellor, a multicultural psychologist and holistic wellbeing expert focused on helping individuals thrive through connection, mindfulness, and sustainable habits.

The event is open to all mental health professionals in Hamburg. Please RSVP on our website or on It’s Complicated.
We’re looking forward to it!

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Event for therapist in Hamburg
Building a multicultural community of therapists
Mental Health in the expat community
Working with international clients

06/05/2026

So this is us 🛋️
Opening a private practice as expats in Germany can be complicated. The system here is different, the steps aren’t always obvious, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
We’re still figuring things out as we go, but along the way we learnt a lot, and we wanted to put it all in one place, in a way that actually makes sense.
So if you are an expat therapist in Germany and you’ve been thinking about starting your own practice, this might be a helpful place to begin.
👉🏼You can read the full guide on the blog (link in bio)

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Opening a private practice in Germany
Working as a therapist in Hamburg
Private practice in Hamburg
Expat therapist in Germany

23/03/2026

Our next event in cooperation with :
Join us for an insightful talk by Dr. David Dickinson, a licensed psychotherapist, exploring the impact of transgenerational trauma.
This event invites psychologists to explore the influences of culture and familial relationships through the generations. We will be looking at the view of various psychological factions on this topic, the role of parental bonding, epigenetics, and the effects of trauma on subsequent generations.
Open to all mental health professionals in Hamburg!
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Event for therapists in Hamburg
Creating a community of therapists
Mental health professionals in Hamburg
Transgenerational trauma

30/01/2026

Good news: it’s almost over.
January can feel endless, especially when you’re living abroad. Your nervous system may still be catching up, even if life expects you to be back on track.
If you are feeling slower, heavier or less motivated, you’re not behind.
Transitions take time, even when the world expects speed.

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This post is about mental health, transitions and nervous system regulation for people living abroad.
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Alt text: Snow falling outside an office window, with text about January feeling long and transitions taking time. A reflective mental health post for expats.

15/01/2026

We’re excited to start the year with this community event at Expat Couch.
Colette White is a UK-trained OBGYN and will talk about Perimenopause and Menopause, focusing on mood related symptoms and how women can manage them.
We’re looking forward to it!
Please RSVP on our website (link in bio).

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13/01/2026

✨Meet Our Psychologists✨

We are happy to introduce Allan C. P. Belem, a Registered EuroPsy psychologist with 15 years of global practice, supporting the international community in English and Portuguese.

Having lived and worked in Brazil, England, Ireland, New Zealand, the US, and Germany, he offers a deeply personal understanding of the pressures of immigration and the unique dynamics of cross-cultural relationships.

His approach combines professional expertise in IFS, EFT, and Non-Violent Communication with a compassionate, human-centered focus. He specializes in helping expats and couples transform anxiety, stress, and conflict, guiding them toward greater emotional freedom and stronger connections.

📍Online/ In person at Expat Couch (Hamburg)
🗣️Languages: English and Portuguese

30/12/2025

This year at Expat Couch reminded us why we started in the first place. Thank you to everyone who sat on the couch, shared space with us, or helped build this community.
And as the new year begins, we’re quietly working on a few things we’re excited about.
More soon 💫

19/11/2025

We’re excited to share with you all this Workshop: Reflecting on the migration experience through creative methods

Join Dr. Deniz Kücüker and Clinical Psychologist Mert Akyol for an interactive workshop designed for expats and internationals with migration background in Hamburg.

Through creative and therapeutic card-based exercises, we will explore themes of identity, belonging, emotional expression, and interpersonal communication.

Date: Tuesday, 16 December
Time: 19:30 – 21:30
Location: Expat Couch – Ottenser Hauptstrasse 3, 22765 Hamburg
Language: English
Fee: €100 (50% student discount is available. Student ID required.)
Capacity: Limited to 8 participants
Registration: Please fill out the registration form (link in bio)

What to expect:
* Creative & reflective exercises
* Exploration of personal identity and belonging
* Tools for healthier communication
* A supportive, interactive group atmosphere

Biographies

Deniz Kücüker holds a BA in Psychology and an MA and PhD in Counseling Psychology. She is currently continuing training in existential psychotherapy. Her areas of work include ontological well-being, meaningful living, and existential fulfillment. Having moved to Hamburg herself two years ago, she brings both professional and lived experience to her work with individuals navigating cultural transition.

Mert Akyol is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. He has extensive experience providing psychoanalytic psychotherapy in both face-to-face and online settings. As an expat psychologist, he works especially with internationals with migration background on issues including trauma, identity, and interpersonal relationships.

08/10/2025

Most therapists feel nervous about bringing up s*x with clients. Many clients don’t even know they are “allowed” to talk about s*x in therapy, or feel too embarrassed to bring it up. We can change that. This presentation will teach Martha Kauppi’s simple, memorable framework for opening conversations about s*x in therapy and knowing what to do next. You’ll learn 1) how to communicate in ways that reduce shame and create trust, 2) an easy assessment tool you can use immediately, and 3) when to refer while staying in your scope of practice. No specialized training needed, most clients with s*x issues don’t need a specialist, they just need a therapist who’s comfortable talking about it.

Together with our dear colleague Naomi Painter we will dive into the topic of
Practical, Specific Ways to Integrate Discussion of S*x Issues into Your Therapy Practice.

Open to all mental health professionals in Hamburg!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

📅 October 28th, 2025 at 20:30
📍Expat Couch, Altona, Hamburg

12/09/2025

✨ Meet Our Psychologists✨

We are happy to introduce Mert Akyol, a clinical psychologist working with an orientation in Lacanian psychoanalysis.

At the core of his practice is creating a space where clients can speak freely and explore their desires. Together with his clients, Mert works on understanding the unique logic of their anxiety, pain, and suffering, opening the possibility of transforming their relationship with their own history and lived experiences.

Mert offers sessions in English and Turkish, providing a safe and respectful space for each person’s individuality and dignity.

📍 Online / In Person at Expat Couch (Hamburg)
🗣️ Languages: English & Turkish

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Adresse

Hamburg
22767

Öffnungszeiten

Montag	08:00 - 19:00
Dienstag	08:00 - 19:00
Mittwoch	08:00 - 19:00
Donnerstag	08:00 - 19:00
Freitag	08:00 - 19:00
Samstag	08:00 - 13:00

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http://www.expatcouch.com/

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