{"id":13346,"date":"2024-08-01T18:20:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T16:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/?page_id=13346"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:54:27","slug":"for-homosexual-couples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/for-homosexual-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"For homosexual couples"},"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\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0;--awb-border-color:#e8efef;--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:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 70%,#f5f8f8 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:8vh;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/line-blue.svg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:45%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:45%;--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 fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/line-blue.svg\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--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-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"481\" title=\"Untitled design &#8211; 3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/untitled-design-3-1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/untitled-design-3-1-200x189.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/untitled-design-3-1-400x377.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/untitled-design-3-1.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-flex-column\" 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>Couples Therapy &amp; Marriage Counseling<\/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 for Homosexual Couples<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 intro-black\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Homosexual couples face the same questions and conflicts as heterosexual couples. The focus of the counseling process is the relationship itself with its many facets. Usually, there is no need for a separate or renewed explanation of the homosexual way of life. Our couples therapy for homosexual couples in Cologne offers you a safe space to resolve conflicts, strengthen trust, and develop new perspectives together.<\/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=\"Contact us\" aria-label=\"Contact us\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Contact us<\/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;\">Finding solutions together<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>In a relationship, all couples face challenges \u2013 but homosexual couples often encounter additional social and emotional hurdles. Our couples counseling in Cologne is also specifically aimed at homosexual couples who want to strengthen their relationship and manage conflicts together.<\/p>\n<p>We offer you a safe space where you, as a same-sex couple, can address your individual issues and challenges. Whether it is about communication problems, differing needs, or external pressure \u2013 in our counseling, we help you find solutions tailored to your relationship. Often, homosexual couples have to deal with societal prejudices or lack of acceptance, which can place additional pressure on the partnership. Our couples counseling allows you to speak openly about these experiences and find ways to protect and strengthen your relationship against external influences.<\/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 ca-cta-s-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-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2%;--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-padding-bottom:2%;--awb-padding-left:4%;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--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-space-between fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" 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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-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-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;\">Common topics in Couples Therapy for homosexual couples<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Our couples therapists have many years of experience in couples counseling, including for homosexual couples. The following topics have emerged as particularly common issues for same-sex couples in countless cases of couples therapy:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:15.84px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Coming-In\/Coming-Out:<\/strong> How do we, as a couple or as an individual, deal with our sexual orientation?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Homosexual lifestyle: <\/strong>The joys of living as a gay or lesbian couple<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Acceptance by the social environment: <\/strong>Do our families and friends support us?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Homosexuality in public:<\/strong> How do we present ourselves in public? How do we want to be perceived?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Communication and trust:<\/strong> Promoting open and honest communication to strengthen trust and closeness in the relationship<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Sexuality and intimacy: <\/strong>Dealing with sexual needs, fantasies, and intimacy in the context of the partnership<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Open relationship: <\/strong>What speaks against, and what speaks for opening the relationship?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Conflict resolution:<\/strong> Developing strategies to resolve disputes and misunderstandings<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Strengthening the bond:<\/strong> Promoting a deep emotional connection based on mutual respect and understanding<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Desire for children: <\/strong>What do children mean to us? What options are available to fulfill our desire for children?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Processing crises:<\/strong> Assistance in overcoming crises such as infidelity, breaches of trust, or other stressful experiences<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>At our couples counseling in Cologne, we focus on an empathetic and individualized approach. We understand that every relationship is unique and provide you with the space to reflect on and further develop your partnership. Whether it is dealing with everyday conflicts, strengthening the emotional bond, or planning shared future perspectives \u2013 we accompany you on your path to a fulfilling and stable relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Trust that your relationship \u2013 regardless of external circumstances or societal expectations \u2013 has the potential to grow and flourish. With our support, you can further strengthen your love and commitment to each other and lead a happy, healthy relationship.<\/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-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-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-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p><strong>Every relationship is unique<\/strong> \u2013 yet lesbian and gay couples often ask themselves the question:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 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;\">How do we want to live our homosexual relationship?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p><strong>This question is often shaped by experiences in childhood, the family of origin, and the respective cultural background.<\/strong> Societal conditions, growing up in rural or urban areas, and the thought patterns of the social environment also influence the process of same-sex self-realization. Some of our gay and lesbian clients report unpleasant negative experiences that can still affect everyday life in a relationship today.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 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;\">In our process of same-sex development, we often try to rely on role models that are meant to provide guidance:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>What characterizes being gay or lesbian? Do I shape my homosexual partnership in the same way others shape their heterosexual relationship?<br \/>\nHowever, compared to their heterosexual counterparts, same-sex role models face the added difficulty that their psychosexual identity is often not openly visible in everyday life. Many clients report challenges with their coming-out. Therefore, in the gay and lesbian environment, there are fewer \u201crole patterns\u201d and no cross-generational traditions that could serve as orientation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p><strong>Lesbian and gay couples are thus faced with the additional task of defining their relationship individually and in its value. <\/strong>Contrary to outdated prejudices, a same-sex partnership cannot be simply categorized. It is just as multifaceted in its interplay of love, affection, and partnership. Counseling for same-sex couples has its particularities and is just as individual as marriage counseling or couples therapy for heterosexual couples.<\/p>\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-margin-top:20px;--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-8 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-7 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;\">When is couples therapy useful?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>A happy, functioning partnership is a valuable resource in our lives. It can serve as a secure anchor in coping with crises and also strengthen our well-being and sense of fulfillment. A fulfilling partnership consists of two partners who can rely on their own ability to maintain a relationship. Sometimes, however, conflicts arise that can become so entrenched that the couple no longer knows how to break the cycle of behavior on their own.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 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;\">Examples of such conflicts include:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><ul>\n<li>Constant arguing<\/li>\n<li>Different values<\/li>\n<li>Partnership vs. individuality: how can I contribute to my relationship while continuing to develop my own personality?<\/li>\n<li>Jealousy<\/li>\n<li>Sexual or emotional infidelity<\/li>\n<li>Loss of trust<\/li>\n<li>What are my relationship patterns? How do our relationship patterns differ? What does this mean for our mutual understanding?<\/li>\n<li>Communication problems<\/li>\n<li>Needs and desires are no longer expressed or fulfilled<\/li>\n<li>Identity difficulties: what do I actually expect from my relationship?<\/li>\n<li>Proximity-distance issues: what to do when one of us demands more mutual independence?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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-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-9 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-title title fusion-title-9 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 Costs: What does couples therapy cost at Paarberatung K\u00f6ln?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Unfortunately, health insurance does not cover the costs of couples counseling or couples therapy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Cost of an initial session (90 minutes): \u20ac175 (plus VAT)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Cost of each subsequent session (90 minutes): \u20ac195 (plus VAT)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Recommended duration: individually determined, usually around 6\u201310 sessions<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The duration of couples therapy varies individually \u2013 on average, fruitful results can be seen after just a few sessions. Our couples counselors clarify your concerns, wishes, and expectations together with you. Feel free to schedule an initial appointment at our MVZ f\u00fcr Psychotherapie GmbH Odendahl &amp; Brinkmann in Cologne\u2019s S\u00fcdstadt!<\/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 ca-three-column-boxes\" 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:3vw;--awb-padding-bottom:3vw;--awb-background-color:#f2f2f2;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 2.5vw );margin-left: calc(-2.5vw \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5vw \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" 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:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" 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;\">Couples Therapy for Polyamorous Relationships<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" 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>Our couples therapy helps you navigate the challenges of polyamorous relationships and find a balance between closeness, trust, and personal freedom. We support you in promoting clear communication and aligning individual needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 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=\"Learn more about polyamorous relationships\" aria-label=\"Learn more about 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 class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" 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-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--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:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" 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-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-users fas 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-11 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;\">Couples Therapy for Gender Diversity<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" 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>Our couples therapy provides a safe space for couples in which topics such as transgender identity, non-binarity, or other forms of gender diversity play a role. We support you in understanding individual identities and working together on a stable, authentic relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 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=\"Learn more about therapy for diverse couples\" aria-label=\"Learn more about therapy for diverse couples\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/for-diverse-couples\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/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 fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:3vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:3vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/psychotherapie-mvz-koeln.jpg&#039;);--awb-inner-bg-position:center top;--awb-inner-bg-blend:color;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-inner-bg-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-inner-bg-overflow:hidden;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"2.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-zoomin\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"#\"><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 fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/psychotherapie-mvz-koeln.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:22vw;margin-bottom:22vw;width:100%;\"><\/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-13 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;\">Our Couples Therapists<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Our couples therapists help you as a same-sex couple to find new perspectives. This way, you can jointly find a way out of your relationship crisis.<\/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-0 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-2 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-19\" 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-1 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-3 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-20\" 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-2 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-4 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-21\" 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-3 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-5 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-22\" 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-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-cta-l-row\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--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-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kontakt-teaser-large.jpg&quot;);--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-14 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-end\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:42%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.5714285714286%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.5714285714286%;--awb-width-medium:42%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.5714285714286%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.5714285714286%;--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><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:2vw;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:58%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.3103448275862%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.3103448275862%;--awb-width-medium:58%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.3103448275862%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.3103448275862%;--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\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-margin-bottom:1vw;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Start your journey to a stronger<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:50px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Partnership<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>In a non-binding initial session at Couples Counseling Cologne, we take the time to discuss your individual concerns and challenges in the partnership. Together, we develop initial approaches to find new ways toward more harmony, understanding, and mutual trust. Our experienced therapists provide you with a safe space where you can openly talk about your relationship and develop solutions specifically tailored to your needs. Let us help you strengthen your partnership and create a stable foundation for your shared future \u2013 start your journey to a more fulfilling relationship now.<\/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=\"Schedule your couples therapy appointment now\" aria-label=\"Schedule your couples therapy appointment now\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Schedule now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<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-16 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-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-17 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-14 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 is couples therapy useful?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><p>A happy, functioning <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/resource-partnership\/\">partnership is a valuable resource<\/a> in our lives. It can serve as a secure anchor in coping with crises and also strengthen our well-being and sense of fulfillment. A fulfilling partnership consists of two partners who can rely on their own relational abilities. However, when conflicts arise that become so entrenched that the couple no longer knows how to break the cycle of behavior on their own, <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\">couples therapy<\/a> can be meaningful.<\/p>\n<\/div><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;\"><strong>How confidential are the sessions?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\"><p>All sessions are subject to confidentiality and are strictly private. This creates a safe space where you can speak openly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 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-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;\"><strong>Can we also attend couples therapy without having acute problems?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\"><p>Definitely! Couples therapy is not only suitable for crisis situations. Many couples use it preventively to strengthen their relationship, improve communication skills, and prevent conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/div><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;\"><strong>Is your therapy also suitable for diverse couples and relationship models?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\"><p>Absolutely. Our therapy is aimed at all people \u2013 regardless of sexual orientation or relationship model. Whether you are in a <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/for-heterosexual-couples\/\">heterosexual<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/for-homosexual-couples\/\">homosexual<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/polyamorous-relationships\/\">polyamorous relationship<\/a>, or have a completely individual arrangement, we support you with empathy and a solution-oriented approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 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-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;\"><strong>What if one partner tries to get the therapist on their side?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. 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