Who comes to sessions?
Depending on the concern: parents, the whole family, single parents, blended families, multi-generational settings. The counselor decides with you who should be present.
Family counseling
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Qualified counselors — online or in person.
- Family roles are shifting and conflicts have grown louder?
- A new life stage (separation, blending, illness, loss) is testing the family?
- You want a third person to help your family hear each other again?
- Family counseling offers a structured, neutral space.
- besser:lieben curates qualified family counselors.
What family counseling is
Family counseling supports families in transitions, conflicts or new life situations — separation, patchwork, illness, loss, parenting questions. It looks at the system as a whole, not at one person’s "problem".
besser:lieben matches you with qualified family counselors. Counseling does not replace psychotherapy or child protection services. In acute crises, please contact local emergency services.
Our counselors for Family counseling
These counselors are part of the besser:lieben matching network.
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Rebecca Decker-Klein
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Jost Guido Freese
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Katharina Frönd
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Stefanie Grohmann
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Pascale Jenny
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Judith Lurweg
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Karola Maderholz
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Diana Schaper
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Tina Schmidt
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Tamara Tarnow
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Teresa Unger
Good to know about family counseling
Sessions and pricing
Often 5–15 sessions, spaced over weeks. Fees usually start at €80 per session and are agreed directly with the counselor.
When to consider it
When repeated conflicts wear everyone down, when transitions feel overwhelming, when a child or teen is struggling and the whole family wants to support change — early is better than late.
When it’s not enough
If a family member has acute mental illness, suicidal thoughts, or there’s violence at home — emergency services and specialist help are the right path. Family counseling can complement, not replace.
How to recognise serious counseling
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Verified core training
At least 500 units of foundational counseling or therapy training — documented and verifiable.
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Specific specialist training
A certified specialisation in the specific area (couples, sex, family, trauma) — typically at least 100 units of continuing education.
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Ongoing supervision
Serious counselors accept supervision from senior colleagues and intervision with peers — to keep their practice reflective and up to date.
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Continuing education
Regular attendance of conferences and courses to stay current with research and methods.
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Transparency
Clearly stated qualifications, transparent fees, no healing promises, no high-pressure sales.
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Networking
Connection to specialised colleagues — referral if a different focus would serve you better.
What besser:lieben stands for
Verified qualifications, specific family-counseling training, ongoing supervision, transparent pricing. No healing promises. besser:lieben is not a crisis or child-protection service.
Ready for the next step?
Start the consultation flow and find suitable counselors.