Lesbenberatung Berlin

The Lesbenberatung Berlin e.V. is a diverse and committed organization dedicated to supporting and counseling lesbians, bisexual women, trans*, inter*, non-binary, and queer individuals. Our team consists of staff members and interns with various qualifications in social pedagogy, psychology, and therapeutic training. We place great value on the diversity of life experiences and identities within our team, which includes trans* and cis women, trans* men, genderqueer, non-binary individuals, and people with various sexual orientations such as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, and queer[5].

• Counseling: We offer comprehensive counseling that covers all aspects of life, from crisis situations and heartbreak to questions related to aging and menopause. Specialized counseling for social and medical transition for trans* individuals is also an important part of our offerings[4][5].
• Support: We stand by individuals who are in difficult life situations, including those facing racism or other forms of discrimination.
• Health and Well-being: Our work takes into account the health impacts of discrimination and violence and follows a holistic approach to health.

Our mission is to create a safe and trusting space for LSBTIQ+ individuals where they can openly address all their questions and concerns. We understand lesbian, bisexual, trans*, and inter* identities as positive ways of living that should not be reduced to sexuality and gender. Our work is resource-oriented, client-centered, and queer-feminist in orientation. We advocate for a discrimination-sensitive and intersectional approach that considers the various facets of LSBTIQ+ life worlds, such as migration, disability, age, and skin color[5].

• Empowerment: Our goal is to empower the individuals we counsel and make them more capable of action. We achieve this through continuous reflection on our counseling approach and adapting our services to the specific needs of our clients[3].