Lisa Svensson
Scandinavian clarity for new perspectives
Couples Counseling & Relationship Coaching
Munich Schwabing
Are you here because you are worried about your relationship?
Congratulations! This could be the beginning of a very rewarding and enriching journey. As a relationship therapist in Munich with 17 years of experience, I support international couples in finding their way back to connection, trust, and intimacy.
Many couples have mixed cultural backgrounds. Since I myself am in an intercultural marriage, I know the possible challenges firsthand.
Whether you are navigating recurring conflict, emotional distance, or just want to grow your relationship – Together, we move beyond talking to transform stuck patterns, develop new skills and grow together to build the relationship you want.
I approach counseling as a kind of training — a place to develop new ways of relating, listening, and understanding -skills that we mostly haven’t learned in any school of life -that’s why I am a fan of giving my couples practical tools and home practices to work with.
English and German impressions of my work
Most couples spend far too long thinking about whether to start couples counseling. Don’t wait any longer, start this enriching work today and experience a growth you might not have expected!
My approach as a couples counselor
I meet couples with a deep respect, warmth and a non-judgmental stance.
I don’t see “right or wrong” — I see unmet needs, and human beings doing their best in challenging situations. Each partner is deeply human, with their own wounds, defenses, and longings. Even hurtful or unhelpful reactions make sense when we understand the emotions behind them.
My role is not to take sides or assign blame, but to create a space where both people feel safe enough to be understood and supported to find new, more constructive strategies.
Connection is the key -change and solutions is the result
Why relationships need work
Our relationships are crucial to our happiness – but keeping them alive is not always easy. We want to give and receive closeness, love and understanding – and yet we “trigger” each other again and again.
“Why didn’t we start sooner?” – I often hear that in the first few sessions.
In the beginning, many things in the relationship run effortlessly, but over time conflicts creep in, distance grows, criticism or avoidance arise – and sexuality often suffers as a result.
Solve conflicts together
Couple therapy helps to recognize and resolve entrenched patterns. With targeted work, you can transform conflicts into understanding, closeness and joy.
Even if you think: “It won’t work for us – we’ve already tried everything” – give yourself the chance to be surprised! Even small, targeted changes in the way you interact with each other can have a big impact. Finding and implementing these changes without support ist mostly difficult.
How I support you
I support you with a clear, mindful framework so that you can discover new paths:
- Constructive dialogue & communication training – learn non-violent communication and practical exercises for at home
- Conflict moderation & counseling – clearly recognize conflict patterns and resolve them together
- Gestalt & systemic couple therapy – understand emotional dynamics and resolve knots
- Sex therapy methods & dialogue – strengthen closeness, intimacy and sexuality. We can all learn fulfilling sexuality!
- Self-compassion & “Five Languages of Love” – recognize and use your own relationship language and self-support in difficult situations
- Family sculptures & Buddhist healing methods – make deeper patterns visible and process them in a healing way
Each approach is designed to help you develop your own new resources and strategies that will help you in everyday life.
Goals of relationship coaching
In couple’s therapy you can, among other things:
- Maintain or improve your relationship
- Resolve ongoing conflicts or imbalances
- Work through injuries caused by infidelity or other painful experiences
- In the event of a separation, reduce the negative consequences for all involved, including children, and find a constructive solution
My goal is that you leave therapy strengthened and able to act – with more closeness, trust and joy in your interactions. Interestingly, many couples also report that they develop more competence and composure in their other relationships, for example with their children as a result
Why it's worth it
Love, togetherness and intimacy need attention – they don’t happen automatically. The work is worth it: You experience more understanding, closeness and connection and discover new resources for each other.
"Thank you again. The session really had a big and immediate impact. I am very grateful for the help you offer us both to better understand each other and better respond to our respective needs"
"Thank you, you saved our marriage!"
"Thanks to your help, we now deal with our conflicts and with each other in a completely different way"
It is a gift to accompany couples on their journey and to see how relationships become alive, loving and fulfilling again. I look forward to getting to know you – arrange an initial consultation so that we can talk about how I can support you.