It takes courage to make a decision to seek help for therapy. Intimacy in a relationship is vital for growth and taking that journey through life together. A mutually satisfying and fulfilling relationship leads to mental and physical well being.
Covid 19 has tested many relationships in the recent lock down. It’s not over yet the aftermath of it will undoubtedly have some affect on relationships. Take time to work through issues before it reaches a crisis. It’s easier to help a relationship recover before it reaches crisis.
If your relationship is going through a difficult phase you may wish to discuss the potential of repair through help that counselling (talking therapy) can provide as well as explore options and possibilities. The outcome may be a difficult one but the right choice for both of you.
There are many factors, which makes a relationship exciting as well as, difficult. All life events are contributing factors. Children being born or leaving home or mid life crisis, brings a different dynamic to the relationship. If this is bothering you or the relationship is not doing great, do something about it! Don't wait till you have no other option!
Why consider couples counselling?
There are many reasons why a successful relationship may struggle. Some of the reasons I have worked with are:
Same sex relationships and family issues
Loss of a partner (grief) or untimely death leaving a partner with young children
Breakdown, Separation, Divorce and children
Issues with Intercultural relationships - basic differences in upbringing
Wanting to grow healthily in a relationship
Couples with Gender Identity issues
Violence/Anger
Poor communication/lack of trust/Affairs
Pregnancy or birth of a child
Aftermath from an affair/commitment issues
Sexual issues
Receiving a medical diagnosis which impacts on the relationship including sex
Career/power struggles/ redundancy
Stress/Anxiety/jealousy
Watching or becoming addicted to porn
You may wish to focus on the list and identify for yourself what issue/s you may wish to discuss with your counsellor/therapist.
Does it work?
As a trained couples therapist, I work with couples who are in distress or looking for growth or development. I work in a systemic way where if there is a family involved, their impact is also considered. Couples therapy usually includes two people who wants to explore their relationship or are in a already challenged relationship. Sometimes, in a polyamorous relationship, there are complications that need addressing. Counselling/therapy helps clients to agree the future direction of their relationship by, deciding whether or not to continue the relationship. If they want to work on their relationship they can do so in counselling by exploring some of the challenges they are currently facing and attempting to address them. Sometimes, couples need support after discovering an affair. Couples remain in control of their relationship status at all times.
I work with Individuals, Couples and their Partners with all sexuality and inclusive of diversity.
If you would like to find out how I can help you and your relationship to get back on the right track, please get in touch and we can discuss the different options available.
