Mr Michael Roeder

Therapeutic Counselor

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“Germany-licensed psychotherapeutic counselor, Gestalt therapist, and university lecturer with over 12 years of international experience in China. I work with clients navigating transitions, relationship challenges, and periods of personal or professional growth. I offer in-person sessions in Frankfurt and online sessions for international clients.”

About Me

I offer a respectful, attentive, and empathetic space. I support individuals navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, or personal growth. Using Gestalt therapy, we explore your body, emotions, and needs to understand patterns shaping your present life. Together, we work toward clarity, self-understanding, and a stronger sense of well-being. I have worked with international clients since 2013 and opened my private practice in Frankfurt in 2022. Sessions are in German or English, in person or online, for clients across Germany, Europe, and China. Many clients are internationally mobile, academically or professionally engaged, and value a culturally sensitive, reflective space during periods of change.

Approach

At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. Gestalt therapy sees change as something that emerges from contact—being met, being seen, and noticing what is happening between us in the present moment. I work with dialogue, emotional experience, and bodily awareness, noticing patterns in how you relate to yourself and others. Rather than fixing or interpreting, we explore what is already present, allowing new perspectives and choices to emerge.

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Beijing, China

In-person & Online

Services

You may feel stretched between different roles, expectations, or cultures—at work, at home, or in your personal relationships. Frustration, self-doubt, or low energy can make it hard to focus on what truly matters. You might be navigating life changes, transitions, or returning from living abroad, noticing that familiar ways of coping no longer feel helpful. Some clients find it challenging to stay motivated, manage attention, or regulate emotions—sometimes alongside ADHD or demanding work or study. Others experience relationship strain, family conflicts, or the sense of not being fully seen or understood. In therapy, we explore what is happening in the here and now, noticing patterns, emotions, and bodily responses. This space supports clarity, experimentation with new ways of relating, and self-support while navigating challenges and change.

Services Offered:

Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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