Welcome to Bohrisch Counselling
A confidential space online and soon in Berlin to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life, for individuals and couples
Counselling in English for people living between countries, cultures, and identities
Are you an expat finding your feet in Germany? A queer person navigating spaces that don't always see you? A neurodivergent client looking for a counsellor who gets it?
I offer English-speaking counselling for expats, queer, and neurodivergent clients working through identity, life transitions, relocation, integration, relationship difficulties and career change. I work with individuals and couples.
Counselling gives you a place to tell your story, to uncover your strengths, to find your voice and your own options. My job as a counsellor is to support you with a safe, warmly accepting, and empathetic space in which you are valued as the person you are. Talking to a person who listens without judgment, can support you making sense of your lifes experiences.
If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to arrange a free initial conversation, and we can see together if we’re a good fit.
Why work with me?
I’m Hanna. I'm German and British. My favourite colour is green. My favourite quote is by Carl Rogers:
People are just as wonderful as sunsets if I can let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying, “Soften the orange a little on the right hand corner, and put a bit more purple along the base, and use a little more pink in the cloud color.” I don’t do that. I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch it with awe as it unfolds.
I spent more than twenty years living and working in London. I know the differences between British and German work culture, class systems, and ways of life from my own life experience. It was in London, at 43, that I returned to study and earned a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling from the Metanoia Institute in Ealing. Now, in my fifties, I'm taking on my own new challenge: a move to Berlin in April 2027.
I understand what it feels like to start a career over while building a new life at the same time — because I've done it.
I believe in the importance of working intersectional, which means that I recognise how various aspects of a person's identity – such as race, gender, sexuality, class, ability – interact to shape their experience of life and their world.
Becoming a counsellor started with my own journey toward growth. It began with a simple but difficult realisation: I didn't have to do it alone. After years of shying away from my own vulnerability, I took the leap and asked for help. Being met with genuine support and compassion was a life-altering experience — it showed me the power of being truly seen and held.
Confidential Space
Counselling provides a safe space to express your feelings and thoughts freely. You process your emotions, difficulties, whatever is on your mind, with someone who listens with understanding and warm acceptance of your experiences.
Counselling is a Relationship
Counselling is a shared process. I’ll accompany you for part of your journey, and we’ll shape our working relationship together. Along the way, you can explore your coping strategies, deepen your connections with others, and build trust in your own solutions.
Awareness, Clarity, Choice
I’ll support you in growing your self-awareness and discovering the strength you already have. As you gain clarity about your life experiences, you can see things from new angles, set meaningful goals, and make choices that feel right for you.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed
Anxiety or low mood
Life changes or big decisions
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Depression
Low self-esteem or confidence
LGBTQ+
Issues relating to Identity
Feeling stuck or unmotivated
Self-harm or Suicidal Ideation
Menopause
Grief or loss
Domestic Violence
Relationship problems
Neurodiversity
Frequently asked questions
Counselling is a talking therapy. It provides a safe and confidential space in which you can explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences. I will not give you advice or solutions but support you in developing a better understanding of yourself. You will find ways to make changes and lead a more satisfying life.
The answer is yes as studies show that people, on average, feel and function better after they had therapy. There is evidence that suggests that the most important factors in getting better is your willingness to make changes in your life and a counsellor whom you trust. You’ve already fulfilled the factor of wanting to move forward.
My belief is that you are not broken but live the best way you can at any given moment. As a human being you have the potential for growth. However, our ability to thrive might be hindered by conditions and experiences, resulting for example in anxiety and low self-worth. Therefore I believe that you do not need fixing, though it might feel that way to you. In an accepting and warm environment you can become more accepting of yourself and discover and develop your abilities and strength. Initially counselling can be a challenging and difficult experience. It can take some time until you become aware of changes in your life and your perception of yourself.
In an initial telephone conversation and the first session we will explore if we think we might work well together. It gives you the opportunity to experience my way of working and if you think you will be comfortable with me. For me it is an opportunity to assess if I feel well placed to work with the issues you are bringing. We will do regular reviews of our therapy relationship in which you can explore if you are getting what you need from our sessions.
What we talk about in our sessions is confidential. However, if I am concerned about harm to others or yourself, I might be obliged to disclose information. I will seek to do this with your consent. There are also some issues where I am legally obliged to break confidentiality, such as money laundering, drug trafficking and terrorism.
I do have regular supervision and peer supervision as required by the BACP Ethical Framework. This is for my professional integrity and development and therefor supports me in giving you a good service. Your identity will not be disclosed.
How many sessions you need depends on what you want to achieve and when you feel you have achieved it. You might only need a few sessions or you may want a longer-term process. I offer open ended counselling as well as a an agreed time period. A weekly session is 50 minutes long.
Location
You can see me in person in the W5 Therapy Rooms which are conveniently located right opposite the Ealing Broadway tube station. Ealing is a buzzing area in West London and is easily reachable by train, tube and buses from Central London. I also offer Walk & Talk Therapy in Ealing. Online you can work with me from anywhere in the UK and Europe.
Fees
Sessions are 50 minutes and will usually be at the same day and time each week. The cost is £75 per session payable in advance via bank transfer or in cash. I do offer some discounted spaces for people on low income. Please note missed sessions that have not been cancelled with 48 hours notice will be charged.
Get in touch
Contact me to schedule a free initial conversation that lasts up to 25 minutes. We will discuss what you hope to get from counselling, how I work and what I can offer you. It gives both of us the opportunity to find out if we would like to start working together.
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