Counselling for relatives of people with mental illness
Orientation, psychoeducation and relief when someone close to you is struggling mentally.
Learn morePsychological counselling in Lohmar & online
When someone close to you becomes mentally ill, your own life can lose its balance too.
Many relatives ask the same questions: What should I do? How do I support someone without losing myself?
In my practice for psychological counselling in Lohmar, I support people who feel overwhelmed, exhausted or under pressure because someone close to them is mentally unwell — in person and online.
When everything starts to wobble
Many relatives carry this for too long on their own.
They keep functioning, caring and thinking ahead while their own strength quietly runs low. Counselling offers a protected place to sort thoughts, feelings and next steps.
You may recognise situations like these:
- You worry constantly about someone close to you.
- You feel tense, responsible or emotionally exhausted.
- Conversations become difficult or go in circles.
- You want to help, but you notice your own limits.
The aim is more clarity, less guilt and a calmer way of dealing with daily life.
“You do not have to carry this alone.”
A protected space
Calm down. Gain clarity. Develop new perspectives.
Whether you are a relative, under pressure at work, facing anxiety or struggling in a relationship: the counselling is respectful, structured and focused on what is realistic in your life.
Stress and exhaustion at work
For people who carry responsibility every day and notice that their own strength is running low.
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Dental anxiety and fear
Sensitive preparation and support so that fear can become more manageable.
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Sexuality and identity
A respectful space for questions about self-image, orientation, body, shame and belonging.
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Toxic relationships
Clarity, boundaries and new perspectives in emotionally confusing relationships.
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Couples counselling
Strengthen connection, understand patterns and speak to each other differently again.
Learn moreHow I work
Human, clear and resource-oriented.
I work with empathy, authenticity and appreciation. Together we look at your situation without pressure and develop steps that fit your reality.
Articles for relatives
Knowledge that can relieve pressure.
Help for relatives when someone has depression
Depression changes everyday life, relationships and the inner balance of everyone close to the person affected. Relatives need understanding, boundaries and support too.
Read articleGuilt as a relative of someone with mental illness
Many relatives ask themselves whether they should have noticed things earlier, reacted differently or done more. Guilt often needs careful sorting, not more pressure.
Read articleCounselling for relatives when mental illness affects the family
Mental illness never affects only one person. Counselling for relatives offers knowledge, orientation and a protected space for your own perspective.
Read articleLet some order emerge first.
If you recognise yourself in this topic, a calm first conversation can be a helpful first step — without pressure and without obligation.
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