Counseling at PULS*
When a young person identifies as lesbian, gay, trans*, or queer, it’s common for family members to have questions about coming out, identity development, or transition. Queer lives may be new to you, but your desire to offer support is what matters most.
We offer you professional, open-minded, and personalized counseling and information.
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Family Support Group at PULS*
A young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity can raise many questions, uncertainties, and emotions for their loved ones. Our family group provides a safe space to exchange experiences, ask questions, and find support.
We invite all parents, guardians, and other important caregivers of queer children and youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, non-binary, queer, or in any way outside of the cis-heteronormative spectrum. Whether you’ve just recently learned about your child’s coming out or have been on this journey for a while. You are warmly welcome.
The group meets once every quarter on Sundays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at our PULS* youth center. In a welcoming and respectful atmosphere, you’ll have the opportunity to:
connect with other family members
ask questions and talk about uncertainties
receive information about gender identity and sexual orientation
talk to professional staff about your experiences and concerns
The group is led by the core team of the PULS* youth center:
Lisa Counter – management
Franziska Ihle – Focus: Girls* work
Tom Wohlgemuth – Focus: Trans* youth work
Upcoming Family Group Dates – 2025:
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 12:00–2:00 PM
(more dates to follow in 2026)
Participation is free of charge. You are welcome to register in advance by emailing info@puls-duesseldorf.de. You can also let us know about specific questions or topics you’d like to discuss. If you need childcare during the session, please get in touch with us in advance.
Individual Counseling
In addition to the family group, we also offer individual counseling sessions for queer youth, their families, professionals, and social workers. Possible topics include:
Coming out processes
Identity development
Gender transition
Individual concerns and support needs
To schedule an appointment or if you have questions about our counseling services, feel free to contact us by phone or email. All counseling is free, confidential, and provided by experienced professional staff.
Contact
Jugendzentrum PULS*
Corneliusstraße 28
40215 Düsseldorf
Tel.: 0211 21 09 48 52
E-Mail: info@puls-duesseldorf.de
Instagram: pulsduesseldorf
