Charlotte Lill
Counselling for Individuals, Families & Expats
Welcome!
I'm Charlotte Lill — a certified Adlerian counsellor and supervisor (DGIP) and Family Council facilitator (VpIP) based in Cologne. I work with individuals, expats and families navigating crises of meaning, loss of direction, transitions and new beginnings, and the quieter difficulties that don't always have a name. Sessions take place online, in person, or outdoors, and if you love riding and have access to trail-safe horses, I'm also happy to join you for a ride. My work focuses on helping people gain clarity, understand recurring patterns, and move forward with confidence. My approach is rooted in Adlerian psychology, developed by Alfred Adler — grounded in a deeply positive view of people: everyone already carries the resources within them to grow and to shape their own path. German‑speaking expats can receive counselling in their native language, and English‑speaking clients are equally welcome.
How I Support You
Perhaps you have reached a point where the path ahead is no longer clear — in daily life, within your family, following a period abroad, or in the search for work that truly suits you. Or perhaps you simply feel alone, without quite being able to say why. This is precisely where I come in.
With hope and a fresh perspective, you can find new ways forward.
Together we explore what strengthens you, what matters most to you, and what strategies help you live in alignment with your values — whether you're navigating conflict, a major life change, or a quiet sense of being stuck.
Family Council – Growing Together
In addition to individual support, I offer hands-on parent training in the Family Council approach developed by Rudolf Dreikurs— a practical, encouraging and democratic approach that helps families and teams resolve conflicts constructively, share responsibility, and grow together. [Learn more →]
“In the tension between our goals and reality, we discover the meaning of our lives.”
– Alfred Adler
Set out, find your own way
"You cannot walk the path without becoming the one who can walk it."
-- unknown
With professional grounding, a sense of humour, and the knowledge that even difficult terrain can be crossed, I set out alongside you — whether you are navigating a crisis, searching for direction, or simply ready for a change.
🌐 Online:
Flexible and location-independent, via the secure TheraPsy platform.
🏛️ In person:
Face-to-face sessions in a calm, trusting environment in Cologne — or elsewhere by arrangement. Get in touch to discuss what might
be possible.
🌳 Walk & Talk:
Countryside walks alongside the session — fresh air has a way of opening things up.
🐎 Ride & Reflect:
For those with access to horses, space for reflection and
psychological support while riding. A natural sounding board,
away from desks and screens. Bespoke arrangements upon request.
A few practical notes
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Your horse, your surroundings: Ride & Reflect is designed for riders with their own trail-safe horse.
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Riding together: I don't have horses of my own. To accompany you in the saddle, I ride a second trail-safe horse that you provide.
Contact request
Get started. Take the first step and feel free to reach out—no pressure, no commitment.
I am also open to travelling for in-person sessions within Europe. If you would like to meet in person – perhaps for a Walk & Talk or Ride & Reflect – feel free to write to me with a few lines about where you are and what you have in mind.
Phone: +49 (0) 179 329 131 5