Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Digital Nomad
Online Counselling. Workshops and talks worldwide. Coaching, online course & community for colleagues. German, French and English.
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multicultural. professional. authentic.
Online Counselling
From the comfort of your home. For individuals, families and couples. Specialized in cross-cultural living, expats and digital nomads.
Workshops & Events
Workshops and talks on mental health for expats, migrants and digital nomads & working online as therapists. Worldwide.
Coaching for Colleagues
Support in building your own online practice and working professionally online – through workshops, consultations, a German-language online course and an international community.
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Hello!
My name is Sonia Jaeger. I am a psychologist, psychotherapist and digital nomad.
At first, my path seemed clear: study psychology, complete my psychotherapy training, earn my PhD — and eventually open my own practice in Germany.
But in 2014, everything changed. I set off on a trip around the world. What was meant to be a break turned into a new way of living and working. I founded my practice online and became a digital nomad.
For over ten years now, I have worked location-independently, supporting people around the world online.
Over the years, I have learned how therapeutic relationships can emerge and become meaningful even through a screen. I share these experiences with colleagues as well. I support them both in building their own online practices and in shaping their clinical work in video sessions – supporting both the business and clinical sides of working online.
This is how I combine my passion for travelling with the work I love and contribute to making professional online counselling accessible to more and more people.
what others say about me
Client names have been changed or omitted to protect their privacy.
“Before I started working with Sonia, I was dealing with so much stress and anxiety, I knew I needed help making some changes. Sonia listened carefully, asked questions that helped me look at things differently, and gave me tools to help me live a life aligned with my values. I felt like she really understood the challenges that come along with living abroad, being self-employed, and complicated family dynamics. Working with Sonia helped me to become kinder to myself, to be more proactive in my life and relationships, and to develop helpful habits to manage stress and anxiety every day. I loved that I was able to continue working with her no matter which country I was in.”
“Working with Sonia over the span of 2 years provided me with clarity when I needed it most. Growing up surrounded by so many different cultures, I have constantly struggled with my cultural identity. Sonia taught me how I can use self-reflection and reappraisal to my advantage when I’m trying to become comfortable with different parts of myself – whether that be understanding my cultural identity or any other aspects of my young adult life. I am so thankful for her!”
“Working with Sonia was very helpful for me. What I found particularly valuable was that she speaks both German and French and was therefore able to understand my cultural background very well. I often felt that I didn’t have to explain everything in detail, because certain family or cultural dynamics were immediately understood, which is not something I take for granted.
We mainly worked in German, but I was also able to express experiences and emotions in French when they were connected to specific memories or feelings. This helped me express myself more authentically and freely.
Throughout our sessions, I always felt taken seriously, understood, and safe. Sonia’s calm, open, and empathetic approach made it easier for me to talk about more difficult topics. I gained a lot from our work together.”
“For me, online consulting was the first important step to get help abroad in an acute crisis. When it became clear that I should get external help, this was the only conceivable option for me. On the one hand, I was very reluctant to talk about my problems on-site, on the other hand, I didn’t know where to turn to. Also, the idea of getting help “from home”, i.e. in my language and from my country, took away my fears.
As a result, the online consultation made it possible for me to open up on-site and to get contact persons and help there. I don’t know whether I would have been able to do this without this first so important emergency anchor and intermediate step.
In addition, the online consultation with Ms Jaeger is super flexible in terms of time and can also be used intensively. The contact was established immediately, and I always received very prompt answers to mails.”
“Sonia brings an impressive combination of professional experience, methodological confidence, and human warmth. She speaks reflectively about her work, offers insights into her attitude and practice, and manages to convey complex topics in a nuanced yet very accessible way. What I find particularly remarkable is how naturally she fills digital counselling situations with structure, transparency, and genuine relationship-building, without ever seeming artificial or distant.
From a client’s perspective, Sonia offers exactly what many people hope for in online counselling: a professional, compassionate presence that provides a sense of security while fostering personal growth. Her communication style is clear and empathetic, and her approach feels grounded, calm, and trustworthy, even through a screen.
For colleagues and professionals in psychosocial counselling, Sonia can be a valuable source of inspiration. Her openness, her reflective use of digital formats, and her willingness to share her knowledge make her an authentic voice in the ongoing development of professional online counselling. I am very grateful to have benefited from her expertise and experience as part of my research.”
“Sonia is one of the most forward thinking mental health professionals that I have met in many years. Not only is she very easy to talk to, but she also understands the value in finding the best techniques for the best situation. Before knowing Sonia and listening to her Mental Tools Workshop, I was struggling to find a new toolbox and afterwards I have found a new therapy that works well for my lifestyle and worth ethic. Sonia supports persons like myself (who are not her private clients) by using constructive social media posts online to make me take a moment to think about where I am in my realty- am I rushing from goal to goal, or am I actually living a mindful life. I am very grateful for her willingness to share and I look forward to learning more from her as time passes on.”
“Right from the beginning, it was very evident that Sonia brings experience and knowledge that was extremely valuable to the group. Last week at the #FIGT2019 Conference in Bangkok, she led an exceptional informative workshop about the future of psychotherapy and the unique perspective of someone who works predominantly online. Sonia shared her thoughts with openness and generosity, inviting the audience to dare and ask any questions. Sonia is a confident professional, with a clear voice, she leads the way for many others that are just starting their online working journey. ”
from my blog
I love writing about my work, sharing insights and tips from my online counselling work as well as writing about the reality of digital nomad life.
You Are Not Your Thoughts: The Sky and Weather Metaphor from ACT
Have you ever noticed how one difficult thought can affect your whole day? You make a small mistake at work and suddenly you’re thinking, "I always mess things up." Or you feel unsure of yourself in a conversation and the thought "I'm not good enough" stays with you...
Book Recommendation: Love’s Executioner by Irvin D. Yalom
“Love’s Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy” is one of the most famous works by renowned psychotherapist and author Irvin D. Yalom. In the book, Yalom presents ten different case stories from his clinical practice. At the centre of each story are fundamental...
Why transitions matter when we work and communicate online
Think about your last video call. What were you doing in the minutes before it started? Maybe you were replying to some emails, finishing a task or wrapping up another call. You closed one tab, opened another, clicked “join meeting”, and the conversation began without...
Where you sit matters: 5 simple ways to improve your video calls
If you think about your last video call, where were you sitting? Chances are, you didn’t choose the spot very deliberately. You probably went with your usual spot or whatever felt most convenient at the time, like the desk you had already been working at, the kitchen...
The Constant Mirror: A Simple Way to Reduce Zoom Fatigue
If you spend a lot of time in online meetings, you've probably caught yourself staring at your own face. Not intentionally, but your eyes likely keep drifting to that small image of yourself in the corner of the screen. Maybe you're checking if your hair looks okay,...
Why Perfect Productivity Systems Don’t Exist (And What to Do Instead)
It’s tempting to believe that if we just organise ourselves properly, everything else would fall into place. Maybe it’s a better calendar or a new task management app, a structured morning routine or inbox zero. We tell ourselves that the right system will solve the...
Seal of quality for online counselling by The Association of German Professional Psychologists
Member of The Association of German Professional Psychologists
2019 TEMI Award Winner Leading Wellbeing Programme Initiative
Co-founder of Location Independent Therapists
