Couples and Relationship Therapy

We begin learning to navigate relationships from the moment we are born, and as we journey through life, our connections grow and transform with the skill that we bring to them.

All relationships are built on skilled communication, yet the daily pressures of life and the traumas that come with it can take a toll on our capacities to communicate effectively. We may naturally build up defences, habits and core-beliefs that, if not addressed, can leave us stuck in difficult relational patterns.

Therapy can create a unique space where feelings and experiences can be explored at a pace and in a way that everyday life does not easily allow.

As well as my work with individuals, I offer therapy sessions to those in close relationships (e.g. intimate partners, family, friends, and colleagues) where my goal is to facilitate open and honest conversations between you, so that you might gain understanding and clarity on how to move forward with your lives.*

I strive to make my practice welcoming to those from all backgrounds and and I approach my work from an open-hearted way in which I aim to celebrate and affirm difference and diversity. Regardless of your background, identity, or experiences, I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. Your uniqueness is not only respected, but celebrated as an integral part of our therapeutic journey.

Some common themes in Couples and Relationship Therapy are:

• Strengthening Emotional Connection: Cultivate empathy, understanding, and a deeper emotional bond.
• Developing Communication Skills: Develop effective ways to express feelings, listen actively, and navigate disagreements constructively.
• Enhancing Intimacy: Explore and deepen emotional, physical, and/or sexual intimacy within the relationship.
• Rebuilding Trust: Address breaches of trust or infidelity, working towards rebuilding a strong foundation of trust and security.
• Clarifying Roles and Expectations: Define and renegotiate roles, responsibilities, and expectations to ensure mutual understanding and satisfaction.
• Supporting Individual Growth: Explore personal goals, values, and areas for personal development, enriching the relationship through individual fulfilment.
• Coping with Stressors Together: Learn to support each other through life’s challenges, whether related to work, health, or other external stressors.

If you would like to enquire further, please contact me to book in a free 25 minute introductory call, and I will be happy to answer any queries you might have. Additionally, please see my FAQ’s for more on practical details.

*At present, I am only able to work with two individuals at a time. If you are looking for a practitioner who works with multi-partnered relationships, families, or organisations, I am able to refer you to highly qualified colleagues who specialise in these relationships.