Couples Therapy Cologne | Paartherapie Köln in English

emotion-focused | needs-oriented | mindful

"It's like magic – in this room we can talk to each other."

That's what a client said to me a while ago during couples therapy.

I offer you a place where you can get in touch with each other again. The presence of a third, neutral person helps to break typical conflict patterns and to develop a deeper understanding of each other.

The first step is recognizing which emotions are triggered by your conflicts – and the needs driving these emotions. Understanding the roots of your arguments will help you solve them better and experience emotional connection with each other again.

I aim for a balance between understanding and change. We'll explore your behavioral patterns and why they formed, and work together to develop measures for positive interactions in your daily life. 

For my qualifications, and how to reach me, check the information at the end of this page.

For instance, I can assist you in:

  • Understanding your conflict patterns and breaking the cycle of attack and defense.

  • Identifying and expressing individual needs and wishes, fostering communication, and finding compromises.

  • Developing strategies to prevent arguments and conflicts from escalating.

  • Facilitating openness, mutual understanding, and acceptance between the two of you.

  • Healing past emotional wounds together.

  • Cultivating interest, appreciation, and rebuilding trust in your relationship.

  • Revitalizing your connection, breaking free from daily routines, and experiencing lightness again.

  • Improving communication on an equal footing.

  • Establishing a fair distribution of daily tasks to reduce mental strain.

  • Exploring all facets of an important decision, such as starting a family, moving, or career changes.

  • If applicable, exploring the future prospects of your relationship.

  • If applicable, navigating an amicable and considerate separation.

Emotion-focused and needs-oriented

Why focus on emotions and needs? Research in (couples) therapy shows that our behavior is mostly determined by unconscious emotions. The apparent conflicts often only scratch the surface. To resolve tensions and enhance connection, it's crucial to delve deeper.

I'm currently training in integrative couples therapy at the North German Couple Academy in Hamburg, accredited by the Hamburg Chamber of Psychotherapists.

All couples/relationships are welcome – irrespective of gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship type (monogamous, open/ENM, polyamorous).

Couples Therapy Cologne – Couple sitting next to each other looking at the sea

You need to feel it to heal it.

Goals of Couples Therapy

  • Examine Harmful Patterns

    We examine the destructive patterns in your conflict behavior and work on strategies to break and heal them.

  • Identify Triggers & Past Wounds

    We identify triggers for past emotional wounds, making intense emotional reactions more understandable.

  • Articulate Needs & Wishes

    You learn to express the needs, wishes, and desires hidden beneath your conflict behavior, fostering self-expression.

  • Enhance Connection

    Together, we formulate tangible measures to strenghten both your emotional and physical connection.

About Me

Couples Therapy Cologne Portrait of Judith Halbach

Hi, my name is Judith.

I believe that good relationships bring happiness and satisfaction – whether it's with ourselves or with others – in romance, friendships, family, or at work.

Helping people accept themselves and feel at ease in their own skin brings me immense joy. It often leads to more genuine and beautiful connections with others. Witnessing this transformation is what makes my job so fulfilling and gratifying.

Clients often appreciate my empathy and structure. Here I provide an overview of my qualifications and professional experiences. My non-linear career path has proven valuable in my therapeutic work.

My Qualifications

Integrative Couples Therapy
North German Couples Academy Hamburg
since 2023 

Humanistic Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy and Gestalt Therapy
Thalamus Essen
2019-2021 

Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie
(Alternative Practitioner for Psychotherapy)
Cologne Health Department
2020 

Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
Vishnus Couch Cologne
2015-2016 

Diploma in Business Administration
University of Cologne
2006-2011

Let’s Connect!

I'm available for appointments from Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with open slots currently. 

To schedule a meeting, send me an email, and I'll propose available times. Feel free to share your preferred times too. 

halbach@judithhalbach.de

For any pre-appointment questions, I'm happy to chat over the phone. You can reach me at

+49 160 244 0575

My practice is located in a quiet side street off Venloer Straße in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. It's easily accessible from Ehrenfeld train station and the Venloer Straße/Gürtel stop. 

Hansemannstrasse 20
50823 Cologne