Ulrike

Dr Ulrike Schmueser

Licensed Psychologist

“I am a bilingual psychologist and trained cognitive behavior therapist with a German license to practice psychotherapy. https://drschmueser-therapy.com”

About Me

As a bilingual psychologist, I offer a clear, structured approach to therapy. I am a trained cognitive behaviour therapist, helping you understand how thoughts influence feelings and actions. We can work together to develop practical strategies for managing challenges and building resilience. My aim is to create a supportive space where you feel truly heard, whether in English or German. This approach helps clients gain new perspectives and find a way forward.

Approach

My sessions combine structure with practical curiosity to explore patterns that keep you stuck and to find manageable ways forward. Whether we meet in Hamburg or online, in English or German, I work at a steady, collaborative pace that mixes focused reflection with clear tasks. Between appointments I often suggest brief experiments or mindfulness practices and concrete skill-building to shift stress, mood and body-image concerns over time. This approach tends to suit people facing relocation, burnout or the tricky transitions of young adulthood.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Organisations

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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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychotherapeutenkammer Hamburg; German State Psychotherapy Approbation

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

University of Hamburg, Germany

University of Hamburg, Germany

IVS, Nuremberg, Germany

Service Areas

Therapy Dr. Ulrike Schmueser

In-person & Online

Hamburg, Hamburg

Germany