Individual Psychological Counseling and Supervision - Charlotte Lill in Cologne
I am Charlotte Lill, an individual psychological counselor and supervisor who is convinced that you can overcome your challenges and discover new perspectives — both in personal, familiy and professional contexts. I specialize in working with German-speaking expats and clients living abroad, helping them navigate life transitions, career challenges, and personal growth. Even though this site is in English to better reach international audiences, I offer my counseling services primarily in German and would be happy to support you.
When the Path Becomes Unclear
Perhaps your path feels unclear or rocky at the moment. Maybe there are moments when you feel lost, lonely, or stuck. Perhaps you are mourning a path that no longer leads forward, or missing a fork in the road that you could have taken. Where do you go from here?
Recognising and Shaping the Path in a New Light
In a trusting and appreciative atmosphere, I will support you in shedding new light on your past and potential future paths. This will give you more clarity about what you need to recognize, shape, and continue on your own unique journey.
Get in Touch with Me
Take the first step and contact me for an in-person meeting, a phone call, or an online video session — according to your needs and schedule. Here, we first clarify what specific support you need.
As confidentiality is very important to me, I use the TheraPsy platform for my online sessions, which was specially developed for counseling and therapy.
Feel free to reach out to me.
About Me and My Methods
Individual Psychological Philosophy
I work according to the scientific principles of individual psychology, a depth-psychological approach based on Alfred Adler, which views people in their holistic context - with their individual goals, social relationships and inner structures.
According to Adler, every person has the freedom to make decisions at any time and to act accordingly. This freedom is inextricably linked to responsibility for oneself and for the community. Consistent and authentic decisions arise from a harmony with one's own true values and needs, free from external expectations and internal constraints.
The creative power of each person opens up the space to overcome limiting patterns. In this way, individual fulfilment can be promoted - in harmony with one's own values and in resonant interaction with the community.
Further Methods and Network
In addition, I am continuously training to be able to offer you a wide range of complementary psychological approaches and methods. This ongoing training and my connection to various networks enable me to provide my clients with a wide range of support tailored to their individual needs.
In addition to my consultancy work, I am married, the mother of a child and run my parent´s farm. I also incorporate the experience I gain from this into my work.
‘It is not our experiences that dictate our behaviour, but the conclusions we draw from these experiences.’ (Alfred Adler)
My Further Professional Activities
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Vocational Support and Reintegration: I assist individuals in various areas to help them with their professional orientation and reintegration. I also involve other institutions when necessary.
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Charitable and Organizational Work: I worked in a parish in various pastoral contexts with adults and children, where necessary in cooperation with a neurological practice and other support organizations. In addition to various charitable activities, my tasks included general life counseling, practical life support, and grief counseling. I was also involved in a refugee initiative and led the working group for the development of a prevention concept against sexual abuse.
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Primary School Teacher: During my time as a teacher, I participated in further training courses, particularly on communication, conflict resolution and prevention, as well as drama. I also began my further training as an individual psychological counselor and supervisor, which I completed during my parental leave.
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Social Projects: I participated in various social projects in Brazil for six months and completed a two-month internship in Germany at a Christian social center for addicts, the Fazenda da Esperança.
Professional Qualifications
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In-service training as an individual psychological counselor/supervisor in accordance with the guidelines of the German Society for Individual Psychology (DGIP) at the Alfred Adler Institute North e.V., 2013 - 2017
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Second state examination for primary school teaching, 2008 - 2010, with several years of professional experience
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Studies and first state examination for primary school teaching at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, 2002 - 2006
Specific Further Training
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Logosynthesis® Basic, Ulrike Scheuermann, 2024
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Self-perception and the Basics of Motivational Interviewing, Hannah Böhmer, 2024
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Scenic Work in Connection with the Principles and Strategies of Provocative Therapy (PT), Provocative System Work (ProSA)®, Provocative Coaching (ProCo)® and Provocative Style (ProSt)®, German Institute for Provocative Therapy, 2024
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ProSA I, Provocative System Work (ProSA)®, Basics and Strategies of PT, ProSA®, ProCo® and ProSt®, German Institute for Provocative Therapy, 2024
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Improtoolbox, Improv techniques in connection with the basics and strategies of PT, ProSA®, ProCo® and ProSt®, German Institute for Provocative Therapy, 2023
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‘Please don't say anything now!’ Observations on shame and humor and their significance for counseling, therapy and supervision, IF Weinheim, 2023
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Conflict Management and Complaint Management, Hannah Böhmer, 2023
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Symposium of the Berlin Network for Psychosis Therapy, Psychotherapy for people with psychotic illnesses: psychodynamic methods, Trauma and psychosis, 2022
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Psychosis and Violence, German Society for Individual Psychology, 2021
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Meeting Point Methods - online ‘Accompanying change processes’, LEB, 2021
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Communication Training with Neuro-Linguistic Programming, VHS Cologne, 2019
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Further training by the Archdiocese of Cologne for prevention specialists in parishes, 2018
Memberships:
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German Society for Individual Psychology https://www.dgip.de/
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German Society for Health and Prevention http://www.dggp.org/
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Association of Psychological Counselors https://vpsyb.org with Support of the Client Safety Initiative https://www.initiative-klientensicherheit-psychologische-beratung.de
Contact
Let's Talk
You can reach me at +179 / 329 131 5
or write to me: info@iplill.de
For short questions, chats or phone calls you can also find me at www.yourxpert.de