
Couples Therapy
Common Issues
affairs & betrayal | communication | conflict | separation & divorce | equality | life decisions | families | marriage | money | parenting | sex & intimacy | unresolved issues | work life balance
Benefits
openness & honesty | effective communication | conflict resolution | trust | equality | healing & forgiveness | love & connection | a future of possibilities - together or apart
I believe that every kind of partnership can benefit from therapy, regardless of relationship type, current quality or how long you've been together - the most important thing in any relationship is simply, to talk ... effectively!
Whether you wish to discuss communication, sex, power dynamics, money, your emotional connection, an affair or something unresolved and long past, I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can both openly discuss your perspectives, and work towards a happier and healthier relationship - one where the two of you consciously take charge of your relationship and create it as you want it to be. ​
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My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of inter-personal psychology & relationship dynamics - the how and why two (or more) people interact with each other as they do.​ In becoming more aware of persistent patterns, clients typically find themselves better equipped to go forward, in healthier, more fulfilling & often unexpected ways!
I use a range of approaches to challenge your pre-existing notions about each other, safely grounded in my neutrality & expertise. In addition to facilitating a therapeutic dialogue, practical interventions might include in-session coaching & role play, homework exercises & psycho-education. Individual sessions are also a key part of couples therapy.
Providing bespoke support to each couple ultimately helps partners to gain more understanding of the underlying difficulties - which in my experience can be quite different to the presenting issues. At this point, efforts to repair & rebuild, or indeed find peace if there is decision to separate are more effective, feel more natural and are ultimately sustainable over the long term.
3 Steps to Re-connection
I offer a three-step process to all prospective clients so you can find out if we are right for each other.​
I believe that fulfilment & happiness in life is much too important to leave to chance, or the hope that maybe things will change in time. Whether considering therapy for the first time, or indeed if you haven't had a great experience in the past I encourage you to give it a try. Here's how:

1. Contact
Online booking is the quickest way to get started as you can see my availability at a glance & choose a time that works for your assessment appointment.
If you have questions about the service, most FAQs are answered here. However, if there's something specific you want to talk through, or just want to check me out first, send me a WhatsApp or request an initial call via the Contact Form

2. Joint Assessment
The couples assessment is a one hour consultation designed for you both to share the issues you would like to address, and the results you would like to achieve. You will be invited to take turns in sharing your thoughts on the relationship and any contextual issues that may be affecting it. At the end of the appointment I will offer my initial thoughts on the difficulties, and how we might start to address them.​​ This may include a suggestion for separate 1:1 sessions initially or at some later point in the process. You may wish to discuss the assessment together before letting me know whether you wish to proceed.​

3. Couples Therapy
I typically recommend an initial commitment to 5 x 1 hour appointments following the assessment so we have time to get to know each other and there's time to see some progress. Many clients choose to see me for longer than this, but the process is always under review and sessions can become less frequent once we have a good therapeutic alliance.
