Psychotherapy in German & English
I’m Marie Schmidhuber, an integrative psychotherapist offering thoughtful, active therapy for adults in West London and online.
Together, we can understand what keeps you feeling stuck, work with the emotions beneath long-standing patterns and move towards change that feels meaningful and lasting.
Arrange an initial conversationDoes this feel familiar?
Your emotions may arrive too intensely or too quickly, leaving you anxious, overwhelmed, ashamed or out of control. Or you may feel very little at all: numb, empty, disconnected from yourself or unsure what you need.
Whatever you may be feeling, your experience is valid. An important part of creating change is making space to reflect on and explore those feelings, rather than moving past them too quickly.
Perhaps the same relationship difficulties or ways of coping keep returning. You may even have tried therapy before and gained valuable insight, yet still feel caught in the same place. We can start with what is happening now and explore together what may help things change.
You do not need a diagnosis or a perfectly defined problem to begin.
Thoughtful, confidential
and free from judgement
Who I am
I am an integrative psychotherapist with trauma-informed training undertaken as part of my continuing professional development (CPD), and professional experience across the NHS, hospital settings in Germany and online therapeutic services.
Across these different clinical environments, I have supported people with complex, long-standing difficulties as well as acute periods of distress and concerns that have emerged more gradually over time.
I work in both German and English. I understand that language, culture and personal history shape how we experience ourselves, express emotion and relate to others. I bring that awareness into our work together.
Learn about my approachHow I work
My approach is integrative and individualised. Rather than applying one method to everyone, we shape the therapy around your experiences, relationships, strengths and what you most want to change. The work may be focused and shorter term, or broader and longer term, depending on your needs.
We will pay attention to what is happening in the here and now while also exploring what you have learnt through earlier experiences. Together, we can notice how familiar emotional and relational patterns once helped you cope, where they now get in your way, and what different responses could become possible.
I am empathetic, curious and honest, and I take an active part in the process. I will listen carefully, ask questions and offer reflections. This helps us understand and validate painful experiences, reconnect you with your strengths and turn insight into meaningful change.
My experience
Across the NHS, hospital-based settings in Germany and online psychotherapy services, I have supported people with a wide range of experiences and concerns.
Josefinum, Augsburg, Germany
Working within a specialist hospital service, I supported young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including during periods of acute distress, and helped them develop practical skills and strategies for everyday life.
Your difficulties are only part of the picture. Your strengths belong in the work too.
What you can expect
We meet and talk about what has brought you to therapy. Share as much or as little as feels comfortable.
We think together about what feels stuck, what you hope will change and whether working together feels right.
If we continue, sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place at the same time each week. We keep your needs and aims in view as the work develops.
Qualifications & training
My academic and clinical training brings together psychological theory, research and integrative therapeutic practice. I continue to develop this foundation through postgraduate training and ongoing clinical work.
Regent’s University London
Regent’s University London
Queen Mary University of London
University of Chichester
St Leonards School, St Andrews
Taking the first step
If this way of working speaks to you, send a short message. You do not need to explain everything at once. I will get back to you to arrange an initial conversation, and we will consider what might help.
Empathetic. Curious. Honest.
Focused on what can change.