Counselling
Counselling can offer helpful support in times of crisis – such as when facing important decisions or profound changes in your circumstances like the loss of a loved one or a move to a different country.
Get in touch for an initial appointment where we can get to know each other. If you find yourself at ease with me, I would be happy to be there for you.
However, if you are currently in severe acute crisis or living with a diagnosed mental health condition, please refer to the list of contact numbers at the end of this page.
My approach to counselling
I follow the client-centred or person-centred approach developed by American psychologist Carl Rogers. This is a form of "talking therapy" which supports clients in their desire for personal growth. The counsellor acts as a sounding board and creates a space where clients can identify underlying problems and find their own individual solutions.
The client-centered approach is often described as a humanistic method. It looks upon the client as a unique individual with an inherent desire to evolve and improve and a need for nourishing social interaction. It also considers each and every one of us to be capable of solving our problems with the help of our own experience, skills and abilities.
Sessions can be held in English.
About me
Ariane Stark - Mental health practitioner
I trained as a conference interpreter. During my time in the profession I learned to listen between the lines and hear also that which is not being said in so many words, helping people understand each other across cultural and language barriers. In my new role as mental health practitioner I use these skills to get to the root of a problem or situation.
I combine the client-centred approach of Carl Rogers with elements of solution-focussed communication. My aim is to look beyond the problem and create a space where resources can be used and options become available – helping you arrive at a tailor-made solution in small, manageable steps.
2024Licence
Passed the official state written and oral exam for recognition as a mental health practitioner (Heilpraktikerin auf dem Gebiet der Psychotherapie)2023Further training
Trained in client-centred therapy according to Carl Rogers2021-2023Training
Attended a two-year course of training as a counsellor and mental health practitioner2011-2024Interpreter
Worked as a conference interpreter, both on a freelance and employed basis2011Degree
Graduated from Leipzig University as conference interpreter
The quality of my work is assured by my membership in the German association of independent psychotherapists, mental health practitioners and counsellors (VfP e.V.) where I take part in ongoing training. I also attend peer-to-peer intervision and supervision sessions.
Client feedback
Transparent charges
Transparent cost structure
- Preliminary chat and appointment booking over the phone (20 minutes): free of charge
- Initial appointment: €60.00/hour
- Counselling session: €80.00/hour
There are some private insurance providers who cover the costs of counselling. Please contact your insurer about your specific case to discuss any reimbursement before our first session. If you have no insurance coverage for counselling, you will have to pay for the sessions privately.
If you have to cancel at short notice (24 hours or less prior to the appointment) or if you can’t make it on the day, I will have to charge a cancellation fee of €80.00.
Advantages of privately-funded counselling:
- short waits, no bureaucracy
- absolute confidentiality
- no mandatory waiting period after the end of a therapy covered by the health insurance
- in some circumstances, the cost of counselling may be deductible from your tax
Appointments and contact
Please get in touch or book your initial appointment through the calendar tool below. Further sessions will be arranged in person.
Contact
- Ariane Stark
Mental health practitioner
Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie
c/o WURZELWERK
Kurt-Kresse-Straße 3
04229 Leipzig
Important contact numbers
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University of Leipzig Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
phone: 0341-97 24 304 / 0341-97 24 500 -
Helios Park-Klinikum in Leipzig
phone: 0341-8642445 -
Sociopsychiatric Service in Leipzig
phone: 0341-99990000 -
Crisis line (24 h)
phone: 0800-1110111,
0800-1110222,
116123 -
Children and Youth Helpline (Mon-Sat from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
phone: 116111 -
Parents' helpline (Mon-Fri from 9-11 a.m., Thurs from 5-7 p.m.)
phone: 0800-1110550 -
Helpline for pregnant women
phone: 0371 577-370 or
0371 577-376 -
Helpline for families in need
phone: 0371 577-370 or
0371 577-372