Dr. Laura Aichroth
Counsellor for relationship dynamics, couples therapy and ADHD & autism training — Doctor of Social Sciences
I support people in recognising their patterns, reflecting on their thinking, feeling and behaviour — and, where useful, changing or letting go of them.
At beziehungsbude., I work in Munich and online with individuals and couples seeking support through relationship counselling and couples therapy across a wide range of life situations: monogamous, open or polyamorous relationships, co-parenting arrangements and diverse family systems. My work is not therapy, does not include diagnosis and does not replace medical treatment.
My focus is on the dynamics between people and on creating relief through a way of living that fits how your brain actually works.
Many people search for couples therapy, my work focuses on understanding relationship dynamics and developing practical ways to work with them.
My approach: Structured and impartial
I do not define what is right or wrong. Instead, I help you make connections and consequences visible. Unlike mediation], my work is not about formal agreements, but about understanding dynamics. Because practice is what you do — not what you say.
Core principles
- Impartiality: I support the process, not one person.
- Scientific grounding: Insights from neuroscience, social and organisational psychology are part of the work.
- Diversity-aware perspective: No normative ideas of how relationships or brains “should” be.
- Transparency: Clear professional boundaries are the basis for trust.
Background & expertise
I hold a doctorate in Social Sciences and am a member of the German Psychological Society (DGPs). In addition to my counselling work, I am a professor working on topics such as collaboration, neurodivergence and stress.
Psychoeducation is an important part of my work — many things about how our brain works or how we deal with change are simply not taught in everyday life.
Path & training
Turning point: A life-threatening emergency surgery several years ago led me to fundamentally rethink how I live and work.
- Academic background: PhD in Social Sciences and studies in Business Psychology.
- Training: Systemic coaching (DCV-recognised) and systemic couples counselling.
- Specialisation: Certified ADHD and autism trainer.
- Experience: Working in counselling since 2018 (initially in business contexts, since 2020 also privately).
My perspective: Understanding instead of judging
We all have “autopilots” shaped by early experiences. What causes problems today was often a helpful survival strategy in the past.
I work without judgement or blame. We are the way we are, but some beliefs need an update when they no longer fit.
In practice, this means
- Responsibility instead of blame
- Dynamics instead of deficits
- Context instead of conflict
- Fit instead of perfection
Not every problem needs an active solution. Often, change comes from consciously letting something be — which is usually much harder than doing something new.
“It’s just the way it is: when things are going well, it’s always everyone’s doing; when they’re not, it’s always everyone else’s fault.”
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