Therapy · Munich-Lehel & online

On the outside, everything works.
Inside, it’s getting heavy.

Therapy for people who keep going, even when something inside says stop.

In English, German or Polish, in Munich-Lehel and online.

Available slots on Thursdays in Lehel
Paulina Makol in a coaching conversation

Maybe you know this feeling.

  • You live far from home, and sometimes you feel really lonely or anxious.
  • The voice in your head is harder on you than anyone else.
  • Whatever you do, you have a feeling it’s not enough.
  • You’re tired, but you’re scared to slow down.
  • You can’t switch off, even on holidays.
How I work

A place where you don’t have to perform.

We look at the pressure, the fear and the critical voice, and take time for what you feel, not only for what you think.

I’m trained in two methods, and I combine them in our sessions:

Talk therapyClient-centred, after Carl RogersI listen, reflect back what I hear and ask questions. No advice, no judgement.
FocusingAfter Eugene GendlinWe’re often so much in our heads that we no longer know what we feel. Focusing helps you notice it.

Examples of topics we can work on

  • Perfectionism
  • The inner critic
  • Never feeling good enough
  • Living and working abroad
  • Big decisions and changes
  • Pressure and stress at work
Booking

How to book an appointment.

  1. You write to me by email
  2. We have a free 15-minute call
  3. First session, 90 minutes
  4. We start, at your pace
Therapy room at the practice in Munich-Lehel
The practice

A quiet room in Lehel

Praxisgemeinschaft Psychotherapie im Lehel
Steinsdorfstraße 2, 2nd floor, 80538 München

Thursdays, 13:30–20:30Write to me to find out which dates are available.Please keep it short, and don’t send medical details by email.
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About me
Paulina Makol

I know that voice.

I kept going until I burned out. I also built a life in a new country, on my own.

More about me

Is this the right place for you?

My practice is for people who manage their everyday life, but carry a lot inside. Some conditions need a doctor or a specialised service. If that’s the case, I’ll tell you openly and help you find the right place.

What I don’t treat

  • Psychosis and schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Severe depression
  • Addiction, or problems caused directly by alcohol, drugs or medication
  • Mental health problems with a physical cause

In these cases I recommend a specialist doctor or a specialised service.

In an acute crisis or with suicidal thoughts, please call the Krisendienst Psychiatrie Oberbayern: 0800 655 3000 (24/7), or 112.

Fees and conditions
  • This is an appointment-only practice. Your time is reserved for you alone, so there’s no waiting.
  • Sessions last 60 minutes. The first session lasts 90 minutes.
  • If you can’t come, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise the session is charged.
  • You pay per session, with a monthly invoice. There are no packages to pay upfront.
  • On request, you get an invoice according to the fee schedule for Heilpraktiker (GebüH). You can submit it to your private or supplementary health insurance. Please check first what they cover.
  • Statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenkasse) doesn’t pay for therapy with a Heilpraktikerin.
  • You may be able to claim the cost in your tax return as an extraordinary expense (außergewöhnliche Belastung). Please check with your tax advisor.

FAQ

Questions you might have.

Something else on your mind? Write to me.

Does my health insurance pay?

Statutory health insurance doesn’t. Some private and supplementary insurances cover part of the cost. On request, you get an invoice according to the GebüH to submit to them. Please ask your insurer before we start.

Can we meet online?

Yes. The first session takes place in person at the practice in Lehel. After that, sessions can also be held by video.

How long does therapy take?

Short-term therapy takes about three months, with around ten sessions. Longer therapy takes about six months. We decide together after the first session, and you can stop at any time.

Is what I tell you confidential?

Yes. I’m bound to confidentiality and don’t share anything without your written consent, unless the law requires it, for example when someone’s life is in danger. I keep the notes the law requires, and store them securely.

What if I’m in a crisis?

I’m not available around the clock, so this practice is not for emergencies. In a crisis, call the Krisendienst Psychiatrie Oberbayern on 0800 655 3000 (24/7), or 112 in an emergency.

Coaching or therapy?

Coaching is for when you’re doing okay and want to reach a goal, like a new direction or a next step at work. Therapy is for when something weighs on you and you can’t shift it on your own. Not sure? Write to me, and we’ll work it out together.

Paulina Makol · Heilpraktikerin, beschränkt auf das Gebiet der Psychotherapie (Berufsbezeichnung verliehen in Deutschland)

Praxis: Steinsdorfstraße 2, 2. Stock, 80538 München · praxis@paulinamakol.com

Erlaubnis: Gesundheitsreferat der Landeshauptstadt München, Bescheid vom 07.11.2024 (§ 1 Abs. 1 HeilprG) · Zuständige Aufsichtsbehörde: Gesundheitsreferat der Landeshauptstadt München, Bayerstraße 28a, 80335 München

Berufsrechtliche Regelungen: Heilpraktikergesetz (HeilprG), „Gesetz über die berufsmäßige Ausübung der Heilkunde ohne Bestallung“ · Eine berufsständische Kammer besteht für Heilpraktiker nicht. · Impressum