Couples Therapy

Who can benefit from couples therapy?

Couples all have their own reasons for accessing therapy.  Although many people access it after a trauma - such as an affair or relationship breakdown - we advocate couple therapy for everyone.  Sessions can be very helpful in the lead up to getting married, having a baby or when divorcing to discuss co-parenting amicably.

What to expect

In couples therapy sessions we work together with you to look at patterns in relationships and interactions between the two of you.  It can be helpful to think about interactions between partners as a multiplier- it can make situations better when it is understanding and caring but much worse when couples don’t understand each other.  This is where the focus of the therapy lies.

We are likely to begin by talking about your family history in your families of origin and the dynamics present in your family when you were a child.  This will help us to unpick and understand what you are bringing into your relationship today.  Depending on your goals and the issues in hand the therapist can work in many different ways, but your collaboration in the therapy process is vital. That means we will also talk about how the sessions are going on a regular basis. We will not take “sides” and will allow you to work out your difficulties in a safe space.