Main focus of the practice
Support for relatives of people with mental illness
For more understanding, strength and inner balance.
When someone close to you becomes mentally ill, life changes deeply — not only for the person affected, but also for relatives. Relationships, everyday routines and trust in your own judgement can suddenly feel unstable.
Many relatives experience overwhelm, helplessness, guilt or constant worry. They want to help, but do not know how. They want to be strong, but notice their own strength fading.
Here, your perspective matters. Counselling offers knowledge, emotional relief and practical orientation for your next steps.
Why relatives need support
Mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders or dementia never affect only one person. Partners, parents, children, siblings and friends are often deeply involved.
- What is illness-related behaviour, and what is relationship dynamics?
- Where does helpful support end and over-responsibility begin?
- How can you set boundaries without abandoning the other person?
My offer
Understand. Relieve. Accompany.
Understanding and order
Clear information about diagnoses, symptoms, warning signs and typical relationship dynamics.
Your role as a relative
We clarify responsibility, communication, boundaries and realistic forms of support.
Psychoeducation
Understand the psychiatric support system, treatment options and crisis structures.
Relief and self-care
Your needs, feelings and limits are part of the work — not an obstacle to it.
You do not have to carry this alone
If you recognise yourself in this topic, a calm first conversation can be a helpful first step — without pressure and without obligation.
Contact me calmly