Together we find answers to your questions.
\nWe believe that most clients have the capacity to redirect their lives when helped to do so.
\nWe focus in helping you to develop solutions to issues affecting your life.
\nThe aim is for you to feel empowered so you can effectively confront whatever problems you face.<\/p>\n
No matter who you are, no matter what your situation is, the Counselling Services are here to support you individually.<\/p>\n
Counselling is available free.
\nAll our counselling services are available free thanks to funding from the municipalities and the Berlin State government.
\nYou can opt for anonymous counselling if you prefer.
\nIt means that you can be open and honest about what is really going on in your life, without fear of being recognized.
\nYou can simply contact a Counselling Center to set up an appointment without giving your name or revealing your identity.
\nWithout making a request to the Youth Welfare Service (Jugendamt) or a referring physician.<\/p>\n
Berlin is a city of great cultural and ethnic diversity.
\nEveryone is welcome. We strive to meet the unique needs of each person irrespective of<\/p>\n
If you face difficulties accessing mainstream services due to language issues we provide two support services:<\/p>\n
The length of time you will require services depends upon the number and kind of goals that you set \u2013 and is always your decision. Sometimes one single session proves beneficial. Some clients choose to participate in ongoing counselling. Councelling can continue until you feel ready to stop.<\/p>\n
Our services are all confidential and no information is released to anyone without your written consent.
\nThe Counselling Centers comply with state and federal laws regulating confidentiality as well as professional ethical codes.
\nYou may sign a release of information form and authorize the counsellor to disclose information to certain persons, institutions or offices (for beneficial collaboration), such as<\/p>\n
However, your personal consent to the disclosure of confidential information is necessary.
\nYou may revoke this authorization at any time.<\/p>\n
There are some exceptions to confidentiality, typically involving imminent risk of self-harm or abuse of others.
\nIn some cases, including the following, the counsellor may take action and use or disclose personal information without your consent or authorization:<\/p>\n
In these circumstances we\u2019ll always consider together with you how and when we’ll refer the case to Children’s Services (Regionaler Sozialp\u00e4dagogischer Dienst).<\/p>\n
Children\u2019s Services are dedicated to strengthening families
\nand to support you in keeping your children safe.<\/p>\n
All educational and family guidance centers follow the same best practice.procedures.
\nEvery counsellor is a qualified and approved practitioner.
\nTheir high level of professional competence is a guaranty for the quality of our services.
\nOur professional staff includes licensed:<\/p>\n
All counsellors have received specialist training in the services they offer. They undergo further training to specialize in areas such as young people\u2019s counselling.
\nTeam Assistants provide additional support to the team in their daily tasks.<\/p>\n
Interested in finding out more? All inquiries are welcome. Below you can find a list of all Educational and Family Guidance Centers in Berlin. You may be put on a waiting list for counselling.<\/p>\nList of your local Counselling Services.<\/span><\/a>\n Find your nearest Counselling Service on a map. You may also find group sessions offered by a Counselling Center.
\nIf you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by email or by phone<\/span>.<\/p>\n
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