Psychotherapy in Leipzig | English-Speaking Therapist

Looking for a therapy spot in Leipzig soon?


I currently have appointments available at my practice in Leipzig. As a licensed psychotherapy practitioner (Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie), I support self-pay clients and privately insured patients dealing with depression, anxiety, and difficult life situations, among other concerns.

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„A very pleasant therapist, direct, honest, yet warm. I felt understood and safe from the very beginning. The mix of clarity and warmth did me good right away.“

How I Can Support You

When life feels overwhelming, having a safe space to talk openly can make a real difference. I offer a supportive and confidential environment where we can take the time to understand what you are going through and find a way forward together.

My work is based on scientifically grounded methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and schema therapy.

Areas I Can Help With:

  • Depression: When low mood, exhaustion, inner emptiness, or loss of joy increasingly affecting your everyday life.
  • Anxiety, Phobias & OCD: When anxiety, constant tension, panic attacks or compulsive thoughts and behaviours are holding you back.
  • Life Crises: When you are going through a separation, grief, major life changes or a time when you simply feel lost or unsure of what comes next.
  • Adjustment & Stress-Related Disorders: When changes or difficult life events weigh on you over the long term and you’re struggling to find a good way to cope with them.
  • Personality & Behavioural Disorders: When recurring patterns in the way you think, feel or behave are causing distress or affecting your relationships.


How Does Therapy Work?

  1. Getting to Know Each Other: We start with a free initial consultation where you can tell me what brings you to therapy, ask any questions you may have and see whether you feel comfortable working with me.
  2. Understanding Your Situation & Goals: We take the time to explore your experiences, what you need and what you would like to change, always at your own pace.
  3. Therapeutic Support: Through conversation, new perspectives and practical strategies based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and schema therapy, we work towards the changes that matter to you.

You decide what feels right for you, including how long we work together and what you would like to focus on.

About Me

As a licensed psychotherapy practitioner, my aim is to meet people facing emotional difficulties as an equal. I offer you a safe, confidential space with room for what matters to you.

  • Practice in Leipzig
  • State-authorised Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie with additional training in schema therapy
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese
  • Chairman of the Leipzig Alliance Against Depression
  • Flexible appointments, including appointments at short notice
Peter Warns

Testimonials

★★★★★

“A wonderful therapist: direct and honest, yet warm and compassionate. I felt understood and in safe hands from the very beginning. His combination of clarity and warmth immediately put me at ease.“ 

★★★★★

“Mr Warns is a great listener. I felt complete trust in him right from our first conversation.”

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“An open and friendly conversation in a pleasant atmosphere. He explained his therapeutic approach clearly and left me with a very positive overall impression.”

★★★★★

“Super friendly and easy to talk to. I felt comfortable straight away and feel confident about taking the next steps with Mr Warns.”

Fees

Private therapy: Treatments by a Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie is not covered by German statutory health insurance. However, private insurance or supplementary insurance often reimburse costs in full or in part.

  • Free initial consultation: approx. 20 minutes, by phone or in person
  • Therapy session: 50 minutes – €90

I Look Forward to Meeting You

In a free initial consultation, you have the opportunity to tell me about your current situation and get any open questions answered.


Together we’ll see whether ongoing collaboration is the right fit for you.