Couples Counselling

“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship” - Harville Hendrix

Couples often come to counselling for support with:

  • I support couples to slow conversations down and really hear one another, especially when discussions quickly become tense or unproductive. Together we work on clearer, more respectful ways of expressing needs, feelings, and concerns so both partners feel understood.

  • When trust has been damaged, counselling can provide a structured and supportive space to explore what has happened and how it has affected the relationship. I help couples rebuild emotional safety, increase transparency, and begin the careful process of repair at a pace that feels manageable.

  • If you feel disconnected or emotionally far apart, we focus on understanding what has contributed to this distance. Counselling can help you reconnect emotionally, strengthen empathy, and rebuild a sense of closeness and responsiveness within the relationship.

  • Many couples find themselves having the same arguments repeatedly without resolution. I help you identify the underlying patterns driving these cycles and support you to respond to each other differently, reducing escalation and creating space for change.

  • Differences do not have to mean disconnection. Counselling can help you explore these differences with curiosity rather than conflict, supporting more open dialogue, mutual respect, and clearer understanding of what each of you needs from the relationship.

  • Changes such as becoming parents, blending families, illness, or other major life transitions can place strain on even strong relationships. I support couples to talk openly about the impact of change, adjust to new roles, and stay connected during challenging periods.

  • Difficulties with intimacy often reflect emotional patterns rather than just physical concerns. Counselling offers a safe space to explore closeness, vulnerability, and connection, helping you rebuild intimacy in a way that feels respectful and attuned for both partners.

  • Unresolved hurts can linger and shape how couples relate in the present. I help couples gently explore these experiences, understand their emotional impact, and work towards repair, forgiveness, or greater emotional understanding.

  • Conflict is a normal part of relationships, but it does not have to be damaging. Counselling can help you develop healthier ways of approaching disagreement, allowing conflict to become an opportunity for understanding rather than disconnection.

If you feel that couples counselling could be helpful, you are welcome to get in touch to ask questions or arrange an initial session. Reaching out for support often takes honesty and awareness, especially when relationships feel difficult or uncertain. You do not need to have everything figured out. Taking this step can be the beginning of creating greater understanding and connection.