FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions

Couples counseling is suitable for people who want to reflect on and actively shape their relationship – regardless of whether they are in a crisis or want to preventively strengthen their partnership. No psychological prior knowledge is required, just openness and willingness to look honestly and try new things. The earlier couples seek support, the easier it is to clarify misunderstandings and initiate constructive changes.

Yes – and especially then. Couples counseling also works preventively: It helps to recognize unfavorable patterns early, address sensitive topics, and strengthen communication before injuries occur. Many couples experience that just one or a few sessions are enough to bring more understanding and ease into their relationship.

It's perfectly fine to start alone. Even individual counseling can help gain clarity, understand communication patterns, and initiate changes. Often this personal reflection leads to the partner also becoming ready later to work together on the relationship.

The goal of couples counseling is to shape the relationship more consciously and constructively – whether in crises, with recurring conflicts, or to strengthen a stable partnership. Depending on the situation, this can mean improving communication, restoring trust, building emotional closeness, or developing common perspectives. Sometimes counseling also leads a couple to recognize that they want to go separate ways. This can also be a valuable result – if it happens from clarity and mutual respect.

The terms are often used synonymously in everyday life, yet there are differences. Couples counseling is a psychological but not therapeutic service. The focus is on concrete situations, current challenges, and practical solutions that can be implemented in everyday life. Couples therapy, on the other hand, focuses more on deeper, often long-standing patterns or psychological burdens and is conducted by psychotherapists with appropriate licensing.

A relationship can only be further developed if both are fundamentally willing to take responsibility and engage in change. If one person has closed the chapter internally or no motivation is palpable anymore to work on themselves and the partnership, this is the point where couples counseling no longer makes sense.

Even if a separation has already been decided, counseling can offer valuable support. In separation counseling, it's about shaping the process in an orderly and respectful manner – with clarity in communication, responsibility for shared topics (e.g., children), and a focus on self-care and stability. A mindfully accompanied separation creates space for farewell and reorientation without further hurting each other.

Appointments in the practice are usually available on Fridays and Saturdays. Online appointments are possible during the week between 9 am and 5 pm, except Wednesday afternoon. Upon request, appointments outside these times – such as in the evening or on Sundays – can also be arranged.

Sessions cannot be billed through health insurance with me. Payment is made directly after the appointment – in cash or via TWINT.