German equivalent of 'Relate' counselling?

Hi all,

Where does one go when you need to talk to a specialist about the stresses of relationships and family life?

In the UK, there's 'Relate' - what's the German equivalent?

I've looked on these boards already, my question's not been answered because I don't need English language counselling (and round here it isn't on offer anyway).

Can anyone give some tips where to start looking? I see there's Pro Familia, but anyone know of something else? Reply on or off list, I don't care.

Thanks

Edd

There´s an "Eheberatung" (question consering your spouse and the relationship) and a "Familienberatung" (for the whole family).

Your on the right track with "Pro Familia"

http://maps.google.de/maps?hl=de&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=familienberatung+sachsen-anhalt&fb=1&split=1&gl=de&ei=wcmqSpLMOMSIsAb484HpBw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=1

Edd, try your local katholischen Ehe-, Familien- und Lebensberatungstellle (EFL). They offer professional couples' counseling throughout Germany, independent of religious affiliation. It's a service of the Church but has no religious angle. As you can see from the following link, a majority of their clients are non-Catholic (and many, I presume, non-Christian or even agnostic).

Eheberatung ist kein Tabu mehr

GL!

Have you tried your local Diakonie? They have different offers for Familienberatung.

Hi Edd,

If your looking for services in German check out the following in your location (as mentioned in other posts):
Familieberatung (Family Advice)
Diakonie (Church run support services offering help to families in many different areas)
Katholisch Familiebildungstätte (Catholic church program that offers support services to families, from group activities with kids, to kindernest, etc)

And if you are looking for some family/parent coaching service (not counselling per se, but support around personal and family concerns) I offer an english-speaking service over the phone and internet. I am a Registered Pscyhologist and Certified Parent and Family Coach.

You can see my website at www.familyinconnection.com

Feel free to email me if you have any questions or interest in my service. I offer a free initial consultation in order to determine if my service can meet your needs.

Take care,
Trina Roll