Welcome
As a family therapist, I have been offering fertility counselling as well as couples and family therapy for over 30 years, focusing on the following areas:
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- Psychosocial fertility counselling for singles and couples
- Counselling in third party reproduction
- Supporting disclosure for children conceived by sperm, egg, or embryo donation and/or surrogacy
- Counselling and support following miscarriage or stillbirth
- Couples and family therapy during crises
- Training, continuing education and professional development for specialists
I speak English fluently and offer counselling and training in English.
If you are interested in counselling, continuing education, or professional literature in the area of fertility, feel free to browse my website and contact me by phone or email. On my website, you’ll find a wide range of information on the topic of fertility. If you subscribe to my “News” on instagram (see below), you will receive occasional updates on TV shows, radio segments, new books, and more on the topics of “fertility” and “reproductive medicine” from Germany and abroad.
Here you’ll find an in-depth interview with me about fertility counseling (in German).
Please note that I have not translated my complete website. Should you need any information, ring me or send me an email.
enjoy browsing,
Dr. Petra Thorn
My practice is closed on the following days:
An folgenden Tagen bleibt meine Praxis aufgrund von Fortbildungen, Tagungsreisen und Urlaub geschlossen:
2. bis 8. Juli 2026, 13. bis 23. August 2026, 27. bis 30. August 2026, 2. und 3. September 2026, 16. September 2026, 18. September 2026, 23. bis 26. September 2026, 5. bis 7. Oktober 2026, 6. November 2026, 10. November 2026, 13. November 2026, 22. Dezember 2026 bis 8. Januar 2027
(last update: 17.6.26)
for clients...
I know it can be hard to seek counselling. After all, it means admitting that you can’t cope with a difficult life situation or a crisis on your own.
If your dream of having a child isn’t coming true, counselling can help ensure that you’re fully informed about both medical and non-medical options. Counselling also helps you make an informed decision about whether or not to pursue medical assistance.
If you decide to proceed, counselling can play a key role in helping you better navigate the emotional roller coaster that often accompanies medical treatment. Ultimately, it’s important for some people to be able to set appropriate boundaries (“Can we consider sperm donation?”, "Are we thinking about adoption?") and to consider a “Plan B” in a timely manner.
Click on the terms below to learn more:
- Information about fees and counselling hours, go to "für Ratsuchende"
- On the same page, you find out more about infertility counselling and information and support for third party reproduction
- I have written many books for children and adults, on support during treatment, on disclosure, and for professions. You find a list of these here: "zu meiner Person"
- I use Instragram to post about developments in this area and about new books, see below for the latest posts.
If you're unsure if counselling canbe helpful for you, please contact me. I'd be happy to take a few minutes to discuss this with you over the phone.
about me...
I have been offering therapy and counselling in my own practice since 1993 and primarily offer infertility counselling. My expertise lies mainly in the area of third party reproduction,, such as sperm donation, egg donation, mbryo donation, and similar options.
You can find out more about me here:
my practice...
is in Mörfelden, central in the Rhein-Main area between the two motorways A67 and A5. It is easy to park and accessible also via public transport
I also offer video and telefone counselling
More about my practice here:
Information for colleagues
If you are interested in the psychosocial aspects of infertility, you can find comprehensive information on my website
- You can find professional literature, guidebooks, and educational materials for families formed with the help of third parties (including free resources) at FamART
- On the “Über mich” page, you’ll find books for parents and academic books that I’ve written or co-edited.
I also provoide a complete list of my publications and a PDF listing my academic contributions. - You can find more information on the website of the German Society for Fertility Counseling (BKiD).
- Please feel free to contact me for training courses and professional development opportunities.
Are you interested in numbers?
Here some about me:
years experience in infertility counselling
reviews for professional journals
contributions to TV, radio and journals
presentations in Germany and abroad
Publications and books
trainings for psychosocial and medical experts
podcasts
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commitment to infertility counselling
WE ARE HERE
im Hinterhaus
Hier
Praxis
Meine Praxis ist im schwarz-weißen Hinterhaus in der Langener Str. 37. Sie können das Tor an der Straße aufstoßen und zum Hinterhaus durchgehen.
Dort sehen Sie am Haus ein Praxis-Schild. Die Praxis selbst ist im Untergeschoß. Einfach um die Treppen herum und nach unten gehen.
Sie können den goldenen Gong schlagen oder die Klingel am Praxis-Schild oder im Unterschoss betätigen.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass das Gelände und der Praxiseingang videoüberwacht sind.
Adresse
Langener Str. 37
Hinterhaus
64546 Mörfelden
Telefon
06105 22629
am besten zwischen 9.00 und 12.00 Uhr
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