Family Therapy & Parenting Support
Parenthood and family life
Parenting is deeply meaningful, but it can also be challenging. Each developmental stage brings new questions, uncertainties, and relational demands. Drawing on my extensive experience as a (neuro-)psychologist, I support you in navigating your individual path as a family.
Whether your child is going through early developmental challenges, struggling with school demands, or you are trying to balance professional and family responsibilities, therapy offers a protected space to reflect, understand, and develop solutions that fit your family’s specific situation.
Developmental and learning-related challenges
Particularly in cases such as ADHD, high intellectual giftedness, or specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), family life can become significantly more demanding. I support you in gaining a clearer understanding of these dynamics and in finding ways to respond constructively to everyday challenges.
While I do not provide formal diagnostic assessments in my practice, I offer therapeutic support and guidance in dealing with concerns related to your child’s emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs.
In our work together, we explore:
– How can you respond to your child’s needs while also staying connected to your own?
– How can conflicts within family life be understood and transformed into more constructive interaction patterns?
– What helps you remain emotionally steady and capable of action, even in demanding situations?
FAQ
When is family therapy or parenting support helpful?
Family therapy or parenting support can be helpful when challenges within the family begin to affect daily life and relationships. This may present itself through recurring conflicts, communication difficulties, or behavioural challenges in children.
It can also be helpful when you feel uncertain in your parenting role or wish to develop new ways of responding to family situations.
Support can be particularly valuable following a diagnosis, as it can help you orient yourself and make sense of the new situation.
How does family therapy or parenting support work?
At the beginning of our work, we explore together which concerns bring you to therapy and what you would like to achieve. Depending on the situation, sessions may involve individual family members or the family as a whole.
The aim is to develop new perspectives, improve understanding within the family system, and create more constructive ways of relating to each other.
Do children need to attend sessions?
This depends on the individual situation. In some cases, it is helpful to include children or adolescents in the process; in others, working with the parents alone is sufficient. We will clarify this together.
What if my child or partner does not want to participate?
You are welcome to attend sessions on your own. In many cases, changes in one part of the family system already have a positive impact on the overall dynamics.
How long is a session?
The initial session lasts 70 minutes, subsequent sessions typically last 50 minutes.
Is online therapy available?
Yes. I offer both in-person sessions in my practice and online appointments. When possible, an initial in-person session can be helpful in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship more quickly.
How many sessions are needed?
This varies depending on the situation. Some topics can be addressed in a few sessions, while others require a longer process. We will decide together what is appropriate for your individual needs.
Is confidentiality guaranteed?
Yes. All information shared in therapy is treated as strictly confidential. Your privacy is of the utmost importance. I am bound by professional confidentiality under German civil law (treatment contract according to the German Civil Code, BGB) as well as the professional code of conduct for Heilpraktiker (non-medical practitioners).
What if it doesn’t feel like a good fit?
That can happen. If at any point you feel that the therapeutic process is not the right fit for you, we can address this openly and find an appropriate solution together.
Typical topics in family therapy and parenting support
In family therapy and parenting support, you can bring any concerns that affect you as a parent or your family as a whole – from parenting questions and relational conflicts to stressful life transitions.
How can I support my child if they withdraw or show unusual behaviour?
Children and adolescents often express emotional or psychological stress differently from adults. Withdrawal, irritability, or changes in behaviour can be expressions of underlying difficulties. In our work, we explore possible contributing factors and consider how you can best support your child in everyday life.
While I do not offer comprehensive neuropsychological assessments in my private practice, I can help you reflect on whether further diagnostic evaluation may be useful and where to access it if needed. In many cases, gaining a new perspective on the situation already provides significant relief and orientation.
How can we better understand our child’s diagnosis?
A diagnosis such as ADHD, giftedness, learning disorders (e.g. dyslexia), or epilepsy often raises many questions and can be associated with uncertainty. With my background as a neuropsychologist, I am very familiar with the diagnostic processes in these areas.
Each child is unique, and even within the same diagnosis there can be very different individual profiles. For example, attentional difficulties may relate to processing speed, visual-perceptual challenges, or increased distractibility. Together, we can review and translate diagnostic findings into a clearer understanding and explore how your child can be supported in a practical and meaningful way.
How can I manage anger, defiance, or anxiety in my child?
Every developmental stage brings its own challenges. In our work, we develop strategies that help you respond to difficult situations in a calmer and more constructive way, while strengthening your relationship with your child.
What if parents have different parenting styles?
Differences in parenting approaches are common. The key is to develop a shared orientation that provides clarity, consistency, and emotional security for your child. I support you in finding a workable and realistic common ground.
How can we create more harmony in a blended (patchwork) family?
Blended families often face complex relational dynamics, different expectations, and evolving roles. In therapy, we explore how needs, boundaries, and expectations can be better aligned in order to develop a more stable and supportive family system.