Services

„Wie können wir uns nah sein,
ohne uns selbst zu verlieren?“

Process of Therapy

Every therapy begins with a free first session. This initial consultation takes place online and serves as an opportunity to get to know each other. We will discuss your current situation, your concerns, and your wishes and expectations for therapy. In these thirty minutes, you will also get an initial insight into my work. Afterward, we will decide whether and how we would like to continue working together. The framework, including how often you would like to have sessions and which topics you want to address, is determined by you at all times.

Your relationship doesn’t have to be a romantic one. All forms of close connection where you feel that a guided process could be beneficial are welcome with me.

The sessions can take place online, in my practice, or at your home in Berlin (+ €50 travel fee) and can be conducted in German or English.

Billing

After the session, I will send an invoice via email. This can be paid by bank transfer within 14 days. Unfortunately, the costs are not reimbursed by the health insurance. Please note: Cancellations within 24 hours before the scheduled appointment or no-shows will incur a cancellation fee of 100%.

Couples therapy under the Heilpraktikergesetz (German alternative practitioner law) is exempt from VAT as a healthcare service, according to § 4 No. 14 letter a UStG, provided it aims to treat or prevent a mental health condition. Since the quality of relationships has a proven strong impact on our mental health, the indication is applicable in almost all cases.

Reasons for Couple Therapy

Couple and relationship therapy can be a helpful support in various life situations.
Common topics and goals include, for example:

  • Changing negative behavior and conflict patterns
  • Managing career or family changes
  • Processing stressful life situations
  • Improving communication
  • Strengthening connection, closeness, and intimacy
  • Rebuilding or strengthening trust after an affair or infidelity
  • Breaking free from normative relationship models (opening the relationship or exploring polyamory)
  • Separation support

Couples Therapy

Each person has their own unique ideas and expectations of a relationship. When entering a relationship, different ideas and assumptions about relationships often collide. These often unconscious differences tend to become apparent only in certain situations and can then lead to conflicts.

In my practice, I aim to provide you with the space to safely explore your own ideas and desires, to curiously get to know those of the other person, and to discover additional possibilities together. The directions we take in this process and the topics we discuss will be guided by your needs. I am happy to accompany you on a part of your journey.

two persons - 80 min - 180€

Relationship Therapy

Different ideas and expectations of relationships not only arise in the classic couple dynamic but in all interactions where we connect with one another. Therefore, my therapy services are also aimed at all romantic relationships that are not based on heteronormative patterns, as well as any other form of close bond. Relationship therapy can also be beneficial for friendships, family relationships, or professional relationships (e.g., a joint business venture).

 

I am looking forward to assist you in the process of revitalizing your relationship and exploring your desires and needs. All forms of close connections where you consider a guided process to be beneficial are welcome in my practice.

starting from 2 persons - 80 min - 180€
For each additional person: +30 minutes and +€90

Individual Session

Personal issues that may only affect one individual can have an impact on the shared relationship. In such cases, it can be helpful to give certain topics space in individual sessions. If you are engaging in couple or relationship therapy with me, you can also book individual sessions as needed.

one person - 50 min - 130€

Workshops

If you, your team, or a larger group are interested in topics such as couple and relationship dynamics, self-reflection in relationships, or feminist perspectives on sexuality and desire, I offer workshops. These provide an opportunity to engage deeply with relationships in general as well as your own relationship patterns and perspectives.

Practice room in Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg
Praxisraum der Psychologischen Praxis Natalie Hess für Paartherapie und Beziehungstherapie mit Sessel und gemütlichem Sofa
Praxisraum der Psychologischen Praxis Natalie Hess für Paartherapie und Beziehungstherapie mit Sesseln und gemütlichem Sofa, warmes Licht und professionelle Einrichtung
Praxisraum der Psychologischen Praxis Natalie Hess für Paartherapie und Beziehungstherapie mit Sessel und gemütlichem Sofa, warmes Licht und großes Fenster, professionelle Einrichtung

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