Qualified counselors — online or in person.
Couples counseling is a clarifying, solution-focused process — usually 3–8 sessions. It helps to look at a concrete question with a third person, find new perspectives, and make decisions. It is shorter and less methodical than couples therapy, which works on entrenched relationship patterns over a longer time.
besser:lieben matches you with qualified counselors. The counseling itself takes place with the counselor of your choice. Counseling is not a healing treatment — for mental illness, psychotherapy is the right path.
These counselors are part of the besser:lieben matching network.
Counseling is appropriate for clear, focused questions: a decision, a transition, a recurring pattern of communication. Therapy is appropriate when problems are deeply rooted, when injuries have accumulated, when individual mental health concerns play in.
Often 3–8 sessions, sometimes only 1–2 if a quick clarification suffices. You decide together with the counselor.
Counseling fees usually start at €80 per session and are agreed directly with the counselor. The besser:lieben entry fee is a one-time €49.
Both are common. Online is flexible and low-threshold; in-person allows more non-verbal presence. We respect your preference when matching.
At least 500 units of foundational counseling or therapy training — documented and verifiable.
A certified specialisation in the specific area (couples, sex, family, trauma) — typically at least 100 units of continuing education.
Serious counselors accept supervision from senior colleagues and intervision with peers — to keep their practice reflective and up to date.
Regular attendance of conferences and courses to stay current with research and methods.
Clearly stated qualifications, transparent fees, no healing promises, no high-pressure sales.
Connection to specialised colleagues — referral if a different focus would serve you better.
We refer only counselors with verified qualifications: foundational training, specific couples-counseling specialisation, ongoing supervision, transparent pricing.
We make no healing promises. besser:lieben is not a crisis service.
Looking for deeper, methodical work over more sessions? Couples therapy may suit better.
Start the consultation flow and find suitable counselors.
