{"id":13087,"date":"2024-08-01T18:16:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T16:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/?page_id=13087"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:53:31","slug":"couples-therapy-couples-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Couples therapy, couples counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-hero-row\" 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style=\"--awb-padding-top:5vw;--awb-padding-right:5vw;--awb-padding-bottom:5vw;--awb-padding-left:110px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:55%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:55%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:27px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p>Finding your way back to a happy relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:38;line-height:1.16;\">Couples Therapy &amp; Marriage Counseling<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 intro-black\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Whether it is conflicts, communication problems, or difficult phases of life, our experienced therapists support you in strengthening your relationship, developing new perspectives, and finding sustainable solutions. Let us walk together on the path to more understanding, closeness, and trust in your partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:35px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Register via our contact form now\" aria-label=\"Register via our contact form now\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Register<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Couples Therapy &amp; Marriage Counseling at Paarberatung K\u00f6ln \u2013 Finding Solutions Together<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>In the course of any relationship, it can happen that one or both partners experience a feeling of stagnation. Couples often miss the emotions from the early phase of the relationship, such as the proverbial butterflies in the stomach.<\/p>\n<p>If these changing desires are not communicated and addressed, doubts often arise about whether the relationship still provides the right framework for personal growth. From these doubts, blockages can develop on both an emotional and sexual level.<\/p>\n<p>Marriage and partnership problems are among the challenges that many couples face over the course of their relationship. Whether it concerns everyday conflicts, diminishing intimacy, communication problems, or coping with difficult life situations, sometimes an internal perspective alone is not enough to find lasting solutions. At this point, couples therapy or marriage counseling can provide valuable support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>At Paarberatung Odendahl &amp; Brinkmann, we offer a wide range of individual counseling and therapy services for couples. Our specialized therapists professionally support you in resolving conflicts, developing new ways of communicating, and strengthening the emotional foundations of your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach is open to all forms of relationships and life constellations:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Typical signs of a relationship crisis:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>The signs that a relationship is in crisis are very diverse and do not all have to occur at the same time. Typical indicators, however, include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A<strong> lack of feeling of togetherness<\/strong> as a couple<\/li>\n<li>Few or<strong> no shared activities<\/strong> anymore<\/li>\n<li><strong>Individual needs<\/strong> within the relationship are <strong>neglected<\/strong> because they are not being met and cannot be addressed<\/li>\n<li>One or both partners are <strong>unfaithful<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Arguments<\/strong> with the partner become<strong> more frequent<\/strong>, for example regarding child-rearing, finances, or household management<\/li>\n<li>The shared <strong>sexuality suffers<\/strong> (due to conflicts or lack of desire from one partner)<\/li>\n<li>There is a<strong> desire to have children<\/strong> that is not shared by the other partner, or in a same-sex partnership, discomfort arises<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust<\/strong> in the partner <strong>diminishes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Conflicts with the partner negatively<strong> affect quality of life<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If one or more of the above points are present in a relationship, it will usually lead to relationship problems sooner or later. In the worst case, this can result in a separation. To resolve these issues and help you achieve a fulfilling and happy partnership again, we offer professional couples therapy and marriage counseling at our location in Cologne\u2019s S\u00fcdstadt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-cta-m-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:2%;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 0%,rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/odendahl-hauptstelle-koeln-suedstadt-1-1.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:5px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:27px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Do you have questions about<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Couples Therapy?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>If you have any questions, feel free to <strong><a href=\"tel:+4922193297588\">call us<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@mvz-odendahl-brinkmann.de\">send us an email<\/a><\/strong>. We will be happy to advise you in a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Goals of Couples Counseling<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>A professional couples therapy and relationship counseling initiates a process in which two people gain a deeper understanding of how conflicts arise and how they can deal with them.<\/p>\n<p>Your new life together as a couple will benefit from the fact that you&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8230;get to know your own relationship patterns within the context of your life story<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;learn more about yourself and your personality<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;understand your partner&#8217;s behavior<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;break through entrenched communication patterns<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;become aware of your own desires and learn to express them<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;recognize and understand your partner&#8217;s wishes again<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;learn to express disappointments, fears, and anger appropriately<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;identify unrealistic expectations of your partnership<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;clear up misunderstandings and prejudices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" title=\"H\u00e4nde halten Ehe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pexels-emma-bauso-1183828-3585811-e1748175969824.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6491\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.1;\">Couples therapy for heterosexual couples<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>Strengthen your connection and create a shared foundation for long-term harmony. Whether it is communication, conflicts, or lost closeness \u2013 together we find solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about couples therapy for heterosexual couples\" aria-label=\"Learn more about couples therapy for heterosexual couples\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/for-heterosexual-couples\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"IMG_2171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2171.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2171-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2171-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2171-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2171.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.1;\">Couples therapy for homosexual couples<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Love knows no bounds, but every relationship has its challenges. Together, we explore ways to achieve more understanding and happiness in your partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about Couples therapy for homosexual couples\" aria-label=\"Learn more about Couples therapy for homosexual couples\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/for-homosexual-couples\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" title=\"Fernbeziehung Laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2167.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2167-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2167-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2167-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2167-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2167-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2167.webp 2250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.1;\">Couples therapy for long-distance relationships<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>Distance does not have to be an obstacle to love. With our support, we help you strengthen emotional closeness and mutual trust.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more couples therapy in a long distance relationship\" aria-label=\"Learn more couples therapy in a long distance relationship\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/long-distance-relationships\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"IMG_2172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_2172-e1732891393334.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10666\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.1;\">Couples therapy for polyamorous relationships<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>More than one love also means more than one perspective. Together, we find ways to hear all voices and create a harmonious coexistence.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about couples therapy for polyamorous relationships\" aria-label=\"Learn more about couples therapy for polyamorous relationships\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/polyamorous-relationships\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"george-coletrain-XYKknfUIvbI-unsplash\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/george-coletrain-xykknfuivbi-unsplash-e1715086733968.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5033\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.1;\">Couples therapy for open relationships<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>Openness requires trust and clear communication. Together we clarify your expectations, define important boundaries, and create a stable foundation for a strong relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about couples therapy for open relationships\" aria-label=\"Learn more about couples therapy for open relationships\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/open-relationships\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon psychology-circle circle-no\" style=\"--awb-font-size:55px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">Registration<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.9;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>You can easily register for an initial consultation with one of our therapists using our online questionnaire. You will receive an appointment promptly.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Register now via our contact form\" aria-label=\"Register now via our contact form\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Register now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Your advantages with us:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><ul>\n<li>Professional couples counselors and therapists with several years of experience<\/li>\n<li>Interdisciplinary team from psychology, education, and business<\/li>\n<li>Couples therapy also available in English<\/li>\n<li>Intensive training weekends for couples<\/li>\n<li>Quick appointment scheduling within 7 days<\/li>\n<li>Appointments also available in the evenings and on weekends<\/li>\n<li>Fast availability, weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) with same-day response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Paarberatung K\u00f6ln, you and your partnership are the focus \u2013 our goal is to support you in creating a fulfilling and harmonious relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Process of Couples Therapy<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>The couples counseling takes place with one of our experienced couples therapists. A positive process is initiated: Both partners learn to understand why conflicts arise between them and how to resolve them so that a loving togetherness becomes possible again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The couples therapy provides knowledge about various aspects<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rigid communication patterns and how to break them in order to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Your own personality and that of your partner and how it affects your behavior<\/li>\n<li>Your mutual needs in the relationship and how you can respond to them again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(55,187,202,0.1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><h2>Couples Therapy Costs: How much does couples therapy at Couples Counseling Cologne cost?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Cost of an initial 90-minute session: \u20ac175 (excluding VAT)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Cost of each additional 90-minute session: \u20ac195 (excluding VAT)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Recommended duration: determined individually, usually around 6 to 10 sessions<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">What should you do if one partner is critical of couples counseling?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>It is not uncommon for one partner to reject couples therapy or to see no need for it. In this case, do not hesitate to come to us alone at first, as this allows you to present your perspective to the couples therapist.<\/p>\n<p>However, for a lasting and successful couples counseling, the participation and cooperation of both partners are important. Your partner is therefore encouraged to attend at least one completely non-binding session as a family member.<\/p>\n<p>In dialogue with the therapist, the reasons for the reluctance toward therapy can then be addressed gently \u2013 for example, fear of accusations or escalating arguments. This helps to reduce existing reservations and alleviate fears, creating a solid foundation for successful marriage counseling or couples therapy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-count-list-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Phases of Couples Therapy<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Couples therapy consists of three phases: initial consultation, therapy, and evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\">Duration of therapy<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p>Depending on the couple\u2019s issues, the duration of therapy varies; as a guideline, approximately 5\u201310 sessions are typical.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\">Initial Consultation<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p>During the initial consultation, the couple and the therapist get to know each other and gain a first understanding of the issues at hand. Together, the partners and therapist define shared goals to be achieved during therapy. Once these goals are considered met, couples therapy can be gradually reduced (for example, to monthly sessions) or concluded entirely. At this stage, it is common to reflect on the insights gained and the overall course of the therapy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\">Course of therapy<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p>During the actual couples therapy, the couple meets at regular intervals for sessions with the therapist. The focus is now on examining the couple\u2019s behavior and reactions and resolving acute conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\">Conclusion<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><p>Once the couple and the therapist consider the goals to be achieved, the couples therapy can gradually be scaled back (for example, to monthly meetings) or ended entirely. Often at this point, valuable insights and the course of the couples therapy or marriage counseling are reflected upon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Our Couples Therapists<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Our couples therapists support you with expertise, experience, and a clear focus on your individual needs. They provide a safe environment in which you, as a couple, can openly discuss challenges. With empathy and a clear, solution-oriented approach, we help you understand conflicts, strengthen communication, and develop new perspectives for a fulfilling relationship. Our goal: a partnership based on trust, respect, and stability.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/karen-zettelmeyer\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"982\" title=\"Heilpraktikerin Karen Zettelmeyer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8477 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer-600x799.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>Couples Therapist<\/strong><br><strong>Karen Zettelmeyer<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/claudia-brinkmann\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1280\" title=\"M.Sc. Claudia Brinkmann\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11984 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-200x281.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-400x561.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-600x842.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-800x1123.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1.jpg 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>M.Sc. <\/strong><br><strong>Claudia Brinkmann<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/ricarda-christine\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"982\" title=\"Dipl. Psych. Ricarda Christine\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8495 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine-600x799.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>Dipl. Psych. <\/strong><br><strong>Ricarda Christine<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/michaela-etscheid-garnitz\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"1280\" title=\"Dipl&#8211;Soz. Arb. Michaela Etscheid-Garnitz\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11311 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-200x280.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-400x560.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-600x840.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-800x1120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz.jpg 914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>Dipl. Social Worker<\/strong><br><strong>Michaela Etscheid-Garnitz<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-count-list-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How do couples therapists and couples work together?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30\"><p>When starting couples therapy, make sure you choose a competent couples therapist: your therapist should be willing to talk transparently about therapy methods. You both need to feel comfortable and feel that they are loyal to you as a couple. In<a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\"> couples therapy<\/a> in Cologne, both parties should always be able to communicate openly with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>What if one partner tries to get the therapist on their side?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\"><p>One of the partners wants the therapist to agree with him or her and to stop the partner\u2019s undesirable behavior. This represents an expectation that the couples counselor cannot fulfill. Both parties learn acceptance. This is an important process, because people are less willing to change the more pressure is put on them. Defiance and rejection will decrease and better communication will develop. The role of the therapist in couples therapy in Cologne includes being neutral, thinking in an all-partisan way and also acting accordingly. He or she must empathize with both partners and their boundaries.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>My partner suggests couples counseling \u2013 but can\u2019t my friends help just as well?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32\"><p>Friends can be good conversational partners. However, in order to help effectively and in a solution-oriented way during a relationship crisis, they lack distance and neutrality. The help provided by the knowledge and experience of an expert in couples therapy with many years of experience is invaluable. Speak as openly as possible about your relationship. Your couples counselor will help in a loyal and objective way to communicate your needs while being honest with yourself and your partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>I want to try couples therapy. What can I do if my partner is skeptical?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\"><p>With many years of experience, we can say that almost always one partner is skeptical and not enthusiastic about the prospect of couples therapy. Often, unpleasant feelings such as fear or shame are the reason for skepticism. Many people are afraid of accusations, blame, or uncomfortable situations. If your partner feels this way, come to us alone at first. At a later point, simply ask your partner to accompany you once. This way, a gentle introduction to couples therapy can take place. Reservations can be discussed and usually resolved in the context of couples counseling. Many couples have started their path to couples therapy in exactly this way.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-25 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How can clients contribute to the success of therapy?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34\"><p>Couples therapy can provide food for thought. However, it is not solely decisive for the success of the relationship. As a couple, you are responsible for that. The couples therapist offers help in uncovering problems. He or she can resolve disturbances, develop insights, provide food for thought, and encourage the couple to make changes. Putting these into practice is the couple\u2019s task.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-26 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>Do you offer a free initial consultation?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\"><p>Yes, we offer a free initial consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, clarify any open questions, and work together to determine how we can best support you. Click <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">here<\/a> to schedule an appointment directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-27 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How do we find the right therapist?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36\"><p>It is important that you feel well cared for by your therapist. In the first session, you can find out whether the chemistry is right and whether the therapeutic approach suits your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-28 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How can I schedule an appointment?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-37\"><p>You can easily make an appointment by <a href=\"tel:+4922193297588\">phone<\/a> or using the<a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"> contact form<\/a> on our website. We are happy to advise you!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-29 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>What is sexual counseling?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38\"><p>During <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\">couples therapy<\/a> at our practice in Cologne, sexual issues can also be addressed. This applies to both individuals and couples. Lack of desire, unfulfilled desire to have children in a relationship, affairs, erectile dysfunction, support during coming out, and sexual self-fulfillment are important topics in sexual counseling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-30 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How many sessions are necessary for couples therapy to be successful?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39\"><p>We will decide together how long couples therapy support is necessary for the development of your relationship. After one or two sessions, it will become clear whether couples therapy at the MVZ f\u00fcr Psychotherapie K\u00f6ln is the right path for you. After around five sessions, it will be apparent whether the insights and strategies you have gained can be applied in the future without ongoing support. The duration depends on your concerns and your unique relationship history. Conflicts that seem simple may actually stem from unspoken, unconscious misunderstandings, suppressed needs, or unmet desires. With couples therapy at our Cologne practice, you will be guided toward exploring, processing, and resolving these issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-31 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>Can partners be encouraged to make changes through couples therapy?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-40\"><p>Yes \u2013 with the help of couples therapy, a partner can be encouraged to change. For example, restructuring fears can help to overcome jealousy. Giving the other person more space creates a feeling of freedom and creates situations that strengthen mutual trust. Practical advice is part of our philosophy of<a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\"> couples therapy<\/a> at the MVZ for Psychotherapy in Cologne.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-32 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How much time does couples counseling take? Isn\u2019t it time-consuming?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-41\"><p>In everyday family life, personal needs often take a back seat. However, couples counseling does not require as much time as you might think. Simply by asking yourself the question, you are already aware of how much more time and energy it takes to live permanently in an unsatisfying relationship. Exhausting arguments drain energy and strength.<\/p>\n<p>Many couples have limited time. We can offer flexible time slots for <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\">couples therapy<\/a> sessions. These can take place, for example, in the late evening or on weekends. Consider an <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/intensive-weekend-training-for-couples\/\">intensive weekend for couples<\/a>. Take time for yourselves as a couple \u2013 take a break. Focus on yourself and your partner. You may gain surprisingly new perspectives on your relationship, yourself, and your partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-33 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>Couples therapy when I am unsure whether I want to stay in the relationship?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-42\"><p>The goal of<a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\"> couples therapy<\/a> in Cologne can be to find a solution to this dilemma. What potential still exists in your relationship? Which desires may never be fulfilled? Possible paths toward each other can be uncovered that you as a couple have not yet discovered. Make an informed decision about whether working on the relationship still makes sense or whether going separate ways is the best solution. In the latter case, you can receive support through<a href=\"\/en\/separation-counseling\/\"> separation counseling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-34 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>What if we live apart or are in a long-distance relationship?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-43\"><p>Even in a long-distance relationship or when living separately, couples therapy can help. We offer <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/long-distance-relationships\/\">online sessions<\/a> to provide support regardless of your location.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-35 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>When can I expect the first positive changes?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-44\"><p>Many of our clients feel a positive change after the first session. Together, we create a space in which your individual issues are addressed in a targeted manner so that you can quickly experience initial success.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-36 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>What is meant by systemic couples therapy?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-45\"><p>The systemic approach in couples therapy views problems as role definitions created by the couple \u2013 not as a deficit of one or both partners. The entire system in which the couple operates is considered. There are different realities \u2013 not just one \u201ccorrect\u201d reality. The different perspectives and patterns that each person accumulates through life experiences and brings into every relationship are central. Systemic couples therapy is more solution-oriented than problem-oriented. The goals of couples therapy in Cologne are set by the clients at the beginning of treatment. 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