Sakura Ishiguro, M.Sc. | Japan-Born, Germany-Trained Psychologist

Cross-cultural online psychological counselling for adults in Japanese and German, with sessions in English also available by arrangement. Based near Tokyo and working internationally.

I am a psychologist (M.Sc.) and psychotherapist in training at a state-recognised training institute in Germany, with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
In both a psychosomatic hospital and an outpatient practice, I provided psychotherapy under regular supervision and worked closely with psychiatrists and other psychotherapists. Through this work, I gained particular experience supporting people experiencing depression, anxiety, major life transitions, stress and overwhelm, self-esteem difficulties, and the lasting effects of difficult childhood experiences.

My approach is warm, attentive and structured. It is primarily based on CBT, while also drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and emotion-focused approaches. We can begin with what is currently troubling you and explore together how your feelings, thoughts, past experiences and recurring patterns may be connected.
I aim to offer a space in which you can speak openly without shame or fear of being judged. If difficult feelings or memories arise, we can approach them carefully and at your own pace.
You do not need to have everything clearly organised or know exactly where to begin.

I was born and raised near Tokyo and lived in Germany for approximately 15 years.
From personal experience, I am familiar with adapting to life in another country, raising children and living in an intercultural family.

Fees:
First 50-minute session: €30 (approximately US$34)
Subsequent 50-minute sessions: €70 (approximately US$80)

Appointments and payments are managed through the It’s Complicated platform.
View availability and book a session: https://complicated.life/sakura-i