Therapy can help people understand why their relationship is in distress or why they feel distant from each other. It can clarify, for example, why the relationship might be feeling under stress or that the lines of communication have broken down. Sometimes it is helpful in looking at a sexual difficulty between partners or to help cope with losses that have yet to be mourned. Sometimes it is important to think together about what is going on and to make links to patterns of relating that will have started when both partners were very young, perhaps replicating or rejecting aspects of life in their families of origin.
We understand that relationships can be difficult to navigate through and we have extensive experience working with couples as they move through life transitions.
We take into consideration the cultural context in which we are living and the explicit and implicit messages we receive day in and day out, which are often confusing and contradicting.
We offer a safe space where we can explore what outcomes each of you desire from your relationship. This will give each of you an opportunity to understand the other’s point of view, as well as having your point of view understood. This forms the start of the process of moving towards finding more helpful ways of communicating that work for both of you.
We are able to work with a wide variety of issues including affairs and infidelity, sexual problems, cross-cultural difficulties & adjustments, financial problems, health issues, pressures of work, children, separation and divorce, blended families, unemployment, depression / anxiety in one or both partners.