Loretta Schulte, relationship counselor in Berlin, smiling at the camera in profile
Loretta Schulte, relationship counselor in Berlin, smiling at the camera in profile

Love and Beyond

Because relationships need more than love.

Relationship counseling
for individuals and couples
in Berlin and online

"We love each other, but somehow every conversation turns into a fight.”

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“I want connection, but the moment someone gets too close, I pull away.”

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“I don’t know how to communicate what I need without feeling guilty.”

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“My partner and I communicate completely differently.”

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“We want different things sexually and don’t know how to talk about it.”

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“I don’t know whether this relationship still works, and I’m scared of making the wrong decision.”

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“We opened our relationship, but now everything feels more complicated.”

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“I want to understand why I keep repeating the same relationship patterns.”

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"Part of me wants to rebuild trust. Another part of me keeps waiting to get hurt again.”

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"We love each other, but somehow every conversation turns into a fight.” ... “I want connection, but the moment someone gets too close, I pull away.” ... “I don’t know how to communicate what I need without feeling guilty.” ... “My partner and I communicate completely differently.” ... “We want different things sexually and don’t know how to talk about it.” ... “I don’t know whether this relationship still works, and I’m scared of making the wrong decision.” ... “We opened our relationship, but now everything feels more complicated.” ... “I want to understand why I keep repeating the same relationship patterns.” ... "Part of me wants to rebuild trust. Another part of me keeps waiting to get hurt again.” ...

Types of counseling

Relationship patterns, self-worth, communication, emotional challenges, life transitions, intimacy, and personal growth.

Starting from 75 €

Conflict, communication, trust, intimacy, non-traditional relationships, separation, and rebuilding connection.

Starting at: 110 €

Why
“Love and Beyond”?

Perhaps this sounds familiar.

The same argument keeps resurfacing, an important decision remains unresolved, or a breach of trust continues to cast a shadow over everything.

What starts as one problem gradually spills into everything else, coloring conversations, creating distance, and making it harder to enjoy the parts of the relationship that are still working.

Yet despite being ever present, the issue rarely receives the time, attention, and focus needed to move forward amidst the demands of everyday life. Instead, it resurfaces in rushed conversations, moments of frustration, or the middle of unrelated disagreements.

Love and Beyond creates the space that these conversations often lack. A space to move beyond recurring cycles and automatic reactions. A space to explore not just what is happening, but why it keeps happening.

Love
You bring the love. The care, commitment, and desire to make things work.

Beyond
Together, we create the space, perspective, and understanding needed to move forward.

The Love and Beyond Logo, black on white background. An Infinity sign with the two gender signs, representing the infinite combination of gender and possible relationship constellations.

The perspective behind Love and Beyond has been shaped by Loretta Schulte's background in psychology, research, counseling, and international experience across different European countries and cultures.

Client Experiences & Professional Feedback

  • "I came across Loretta when my psychotherapist went on maternity leave, and I am very grateful that I did. From the very beginning, I felt comfortable and well supported in our sessions. With her empathetic yet structured approach, she guides conversations in a way that creates new perspectives and valuable insights. The counseling has helped me work through the issues that truly matter to me, and I can see the positive impact it has had on my personal growth. I wholeheartedly recommend Loretta to anyone looking for thoughtful and supportive counseling."

    —Antje

  • "A very positive counseling experience. I feel heard, understood, and taken seriously. Everything is thoughtfully considered, from having something to drink available to tissues when emotions arise. The sessions provide a supportive space to work through challenges and develop new perspectives. Working together has been a very positive experience. Thank you for all your support!"

    — Matthias

  • "At a time when finding a therapy spot felt almost impossible, Loretta was a real ray of hope. I felt comfortable and understood from the very beginning. With her empathetic yet insightful approach, she quickly grasped what I was struggling with, asked the right questions, and helped me look at things from new perspectives. Our conversations encouraged me to ask myself the questions that truly mattered, and I now move through everyday life with much greater ease."

    — Hanna

  • "I came to LAB for counseling and left with a clearer picture than that with which I came in. I got very good guidance for introspection and an idea of where I should go and how to do things moving forward. The overall experience was very wholesome and enjoyable. Very much recommended."

    — Daria

  • "Ms. Schulte was an exceptionally talented and empathetic counselor who consistently acted with compassion, even in challenging situations. Her consistently optimistic approach and thought-provoking perspectives will be greatly missed in our peer supervision groups."

    — Former employer in social service work

Ready to Take the Next Step?

A free introductory call is an opportunity to discuss your situation, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.

Questions before taking the next step?

We've gathered answers to the questions people most commonly ask before booking their first session: