Couples Therapy
Understand your relationship and find a clearer way forward
Couples therapy offers space for partners to explore relationship difficulties, communication and recurring patterns. The focus is discussed together, with each person's perspective and shared goals considered.
About Couples Therapy
A space to understand each other and the patterns between you
Sessions offer a structured setting to talk about what is happening in the relationship, how difficult conversations unfold and what each partner hopes may change. Your psychologist will discuss the approach, suitability and practical arrangements with you. The purpose is to support understanding and informed choices about the next steps for your relationship.
- Space for each partner's perspective
- Attention to communication and recurring patterns
- Shared goals discussed together
- Clear expectations for the sessions
Therapeutic Approach
A shared conversation with clear goals and expectations
The first discussions help clarify what brings you to therapy and whether the service is suitable. The approach and focus are agreed with both partners.
01
Understanding both perspectives
Talk about the relationship, current concerns and what each person hopes the sessions may help clarify.
Each partner's experience is considered in the discussion.
02
Recognising patterns together
Explore how difficult conversations unfold and the familiar responses that can leave you feeling stuck.
Patterns are considered in the context of your relationship.
03
Exploring different responses
Discuss needs, meanings and possible ways of responding to recurring difficulties.
The work is shaped around the goals agreed together.
04
Reviewing your goals
Consider what you are noticing, what remains difficult and how you would like to proceed.
The next steps are discussed openly with both partners.
Areas of Support
Concerns partners may bring to therapy
Couples come with different concerns and hopes for the work. An initial conversation helps clarify the focus and suitability of the service.
Communication difficulties
Explore conversations in which it feels hard to listen, be understood or express what matters.
Recurring conflict
Consider disagreements that repeat and the feelings or expectations behind them.
Emotional disconnection
Discuss experiences of distance, loneliness or difficulty feeling connected with each other.
Changes and stress
Explore how transitions, responsibilities or external pressures affect the relationship.
Understanding each other
Make space to hear different perspectives, needs and emotional experiences.
Deciding on next steps
Discuss your goals and make informed choices about how you would like to proceed.