Family Counseling
Private practice providing: Counseling that Strengthens Families
Manuela Köster-Rasche’s private practice, “wirkend,” complements the GROW Group and supports children, adolescents, young adults, and families in developing their own solutions.
The focus of her work is on the person and their strengths, not on a diagnosis. Manuela Köster-Rasche builds on the healthy core of her clients, because everyone already possesses within themselves everything needed to cope with challenging situations. She guides this process: The families set the goal, and she helps them navigate the path toward it.
Consultations with No Wait Time and No Obligation to Receive a Diagnosis
The services offered include systemic family counseling (DGSF), parenting counseling, psychological counseling, clinical hypnosis, and support for foster families. With over 20 years of experience in child and youth welfare, Manuela Köster-Rasche combines professional expertise with empathy, communication on an equal footing, and the conviction that one can never take humor seriously enough.
"Ms. Köster-Rasche has the rare gift of being able to empathize instantly and without prejudice with the often complex emotional world of foster children. She brings not only professional expertise to her work, but also genuine passion, humor, and a big heart dedicated to the children’s well-being."
Sandra and Michael Tiemann
The private practice operating within the GROW Group
The private practice effectively complements the services offered by GROW medical GmbH by providing psychological counseling and family counseling at their shared location in Lahr.
- This program is designed for families who are looking for support without long wait times and without the pressure to receive a diagnosis.
- The consulting firm operates on a project-based basis: Clients set the goal, and the consultant guides them along the way.
- Systemic family therapy, parenting counseling, and clinical hypnosis offer a broad, proven range of methods.
- Regular supervision and continuing education ensure a high standard of professional quality.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About the "wirkend" Private Practice (FAQ)
To families, children, adolescents, and young adults seeking support in challenging life situations, as well as to parents and foster families.
No. The consultation is available without a diagnosis and without a waiting period. It is a private service and is not covered by health insurance.
We’ll start with a brief phone call—about ten minutes long—to get to know each other and discuss your concerns. This will be followed by the initial session.
Relief for Families During Challenging Times
In a society that presents children, adolescents, and families with major challenges, this private practice provides quick, accessible, and straightforward support—focusing on what is already there rather than on what is missing.