PRACTICE FOR MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY IN COLOGNE
FOR COUPLES FOR FAMILIES
TURNING A CRISIS INTO AN OPPORTUNITY
Conflicts are part of human coexistence - in couples as well as in families - and can often be resolved by those involved themselves. However, if conflicts turn into real crises in which you as a couple or family feel increasingly helpless and unable to act, I will support you with my experience as a systemic couple and family therapist in finding a solution that suits you.
In my practice in Cologne, I’ll work through your questions, conflicts or challenges related to your current life situation with you. I follow the systemic approach, which does not see people as an individual, but always as part of a relationship system. In my work, it is particularly important to me to treat my clients as equals with attention, empathy and humor.
If you have any questions about couples or family therapy, or if you are interested in a free initial consultation, I am happy to help - get in touch with me via phone, email or form submission. I look forward to hearing from you!
FOR COUPLES
There are various indications that a couple’s relationship is in crisis: The dispute over the same issues increases, or goes in circles, without a solution being in sight. One (or both) partners feel that they are not being heard by the other. The fronts have hardened and you are no longer sure why you are still together with the person at your side. It is often hard to imagine that a couple will ever be able to get out of this crisis again.
Whether acute relationship crises, recurring conflicts, emotional distance or communication difficulties - in couples therapy I work primarily according to the Gottman method. This practical and emotion-oriented approach is based on decades of research, and has proven to be highly effective. The goal here is to defuse conflicts in verbal communication, to strengthen intimacy, affection and respect, and to increase empathy and understanding within the relationship.
FOR FAMILIES
There are phases in life in which families face major challenges that they cannot overcome on their own. Daily conflicts increase and living together becomes more and more difficult. The triggers are often not recognizable for those involved, and both parents and children feel overwhelmed.
Systemic family therapy offers a helpful approach in situations like these by looking at mental disorders from a new and radically different perspective: Every person is seen as part of a system in which every change affects all members.
LET’S TALK
Appointments can be arranged upon request, as well as in the evenings or over the weekend. Feel free to contact me for a no-cost 30 minute introductory conversation, where we can answer important initial questions and determine whether therapy is a good option for everyone involved.
anja@mftcologne.com
+49 173 365 8703
Bonner Str 178
50968 Köln