Where clarity begins, and connection deepens.
Frankfurt & Freiburg, Germany:
A Tranquil Setting for Deep Connection
Our Retreat
Couples Therapy in Frankfurt & Freiburg, Germany
Are you:
If you’re coping with untreated mental illness, active addiction, or domestic violence, those concerns deserve specialized care—and we’re happy to refer you to professionals who can help.
We are not a fit for every couple.
Healing takes courage. We work best with couples ready to show up with heart, honesty, and effort.
That’s what our couples therapy retreats in Germany offer:
Time. Focus. Privacy.
A way to begin again—together.
These private retreats don’t just help you talk differently. They help you live differently—while you’re still in it.
You’ll explore the roots of conflict, rebuild trust, and live new patterns in real time. It’s immersive, powerful, and designed for couples who need change now—not someday.
Deeper healing. Less time. The support you’ve been waiting for.
Plan Your Visit to Frankfurt, Germany
A city known for its modern skyline, international flair, and deep historical roots, Frankfurt offers a unique setting for couples seeking serious, focused relationship work. Dr. Eliane Herdani provides private couples therapy retreats in a discreet location just outside the city centre—offering privacy, calm, and a trusted guide through your most important conversations.
Whether you’re navigating high-stakes careers, international relocations, or long-standing relational strain, this retreat offers structured support and emotional clarity—without judgment or distraction.
Plan Your Visit to Freiburg
At the edge of the Black Forest, Freiburg offers more than just scenic beauty—it offers space to breathe. Known for its cobblestone streets, medieval charm, and eco-conscious culture, Freiburg is an ideal setting for couples seeking depth, clarity, and calm. Here, the pace slows. The distractions fade. And the real work of reconnection can begin in a setting that supports quiet reflection and meaningful change.
Freiburg is easily accessible by train and car, with excellent connections to major German cities and neighboring countries. The city’s blend of historic architecture, natural beauty, and modern amenities makes it an ideal location for your retreat.
“It wasn’t easy-but it was transformative.”
Why a Retreat?
Traditional therapy sessions often provide limited time to delve into deep-seated issues. Our intensive retreats offer:
Time: Extended sessions to explore and address core relationship challenges.
Focus: Undivided attention from experienced therapists.
Privacy: A confidential setting to foster open communication.
This immersive experience allows couples to break free from negative patterns and build a stronger, more resilient connection.
Some silences are worth breaking.
More time = deeper work.
More focus = faster insight.
More privacy = fewer defenses.
This isn’t therapy as usual. It’s a reset.
One designed for couples who are ready to stop spiraling—and start rebuilding.
Meet Your Frankfurt & Freiburg Couples Therapists
Dr. Eliane Herdani
Frankfurt, Germany
With extensive experience serving military and international couples, Dr. Eliane Herdani offers private intensives in Freiburg that combine clinical depth with cultural fluency. Born and raised in Germany and now fluent in English, she works comfortably across languages and backgrounds—creating space for clarity, connection, and repair.
Her approach emphasizes practical conflict management, emotional attunement, and building empathy between partners. She is trained in the Gottman Method, EMDR, Imago Therapy, and other evidence-based modalities.
Sessions available in German and English.
“In our couples therapy, you’ll learn conflict management skills. You’ll experience a strong, safe, modeling presence. I demonstrate how to connect, empathize, understand, and support your partner even when you do not necessarily agree with their point of view.”
— Dr. Eliane Herdani
Learn more about Dr. Herdani →
Angela Voegele
(Germany-based periodically)
Angela Voegele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Gottman Therapist who works with couples navigating major life transitions, sexual health concerns, and trauma recovery. Her style is warm, steady, and deeply attuned—creating a safe space for honest conversations and lasting change.
A native German speaker fluent in English, Angela offers sessions periodically in Germany and brings extensive international experience to her work.
Sessions offered in German and English, when available.
“I truly enjoy being a therapist. My couples share their most intimate thoughts and feelings with me. I witness their journey from being distressed and anxious, to finding inner peace and a better connection with each other. That is a deeply rewarding experience.”
— Angela Voegele
Learn more about Dr. Angela Voegele →
The Quiet Cost of Relationship Distress
Even in a peaceful place, relationships can carry silent weight.
Behind the calm routines, the gentle habits, the quiet evenings—many couples feel more distant than they appear.
Conflict isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it’s in the long silences.
The absence of touch.
The feeling of talking, but not quite connecting.
Relationship distress affects more than your emotions.
It touches your health, your work, your rest—even your sense of self.
And it rarely resolves without help.
“Relationships don’t collapse in a moment.
They fade in the spaces where we stop reaching.
That’s where our work begins.”— Dr. Kathy McMahon, Founder, Couples Therapy Inc.
Is an Intensive Retreat Right for You?
Consider an intensive retreat if you and your partner are:
“Surviving isn’t the same as living. Let’s rebuild a love worth living for.”
After the Retreat
Your retreat may be over, but the shift doesn’t stop there.
We offer structured support to help you maintain the gains you’ve made:
We’re here for your growth.
We’re not just here for your crisis.
How is all of this done?
Not with algorithms. With humans. Listening. Discerning. Guiding.
That’s why we’ve mapped the path—step by step, human to human.
No guessing. No scrolling through a list of strangers.
Just a clear, guided process that starts with real listening—and ends with a match that actually fits.
Let’s Begin
Every journey starts with a single step.
Let’s take that step together towards a stronger connection.