Relationship Counselling

What is Relationship Counselling?

You may feel unhappy or frustrated with certain aspects of your relationship but can't seem to alter things no matter how hard you try.

Talking to one of Coupleworks' trained and experienced counsellors can help you to think about your situation in a different way, and begin to make the changes that can seem so daunting.

Meeting with a third person who is an independent professional can provide a safe place for couples to think and talk about their feelings without being judged.

Relationship counselling can help - whatever your sexual orientation, background, or marital status - whether you come alone, or with a partner. Some people need to find a way through specific issues, others may want to improve an ongoing relationship.

Each counselling session lasts 50 minutes.  The initial session is an assessment session, allowing you to talk about the problems and for the counsellor to think about how they may help you. If ongoing counselling is appropriate, there is an agreement to continue the work at a regular time that suits everyone.  We aim to provide a flexible service tailored to the specific needs of each client, and sensitive to their particular issues.

What sort of problems can be helped by relationship counselling? 

Relationship counselling gives clients the opportunity to discuss and resolve any problem that causes conflict or unhappiness in a relationship.  These could include:

• poor communication
• conflicts
  
• affairs
  
• life transitions
  
• sexual difficulties
  
• uncertainty about commitment
  
• starting a family
  
• family dilemmas
  
• infertility issues
  
• depression
• anxiety
• illness
  
• separation and divorce
  
• addictions
  
• bereavement

Relationship counselling is also suitable for couples considering separation or divorce. We offer support and understanding through this difficult process so that each partner can let go of some of the hurt and resentment and start to rebuild their lives. We are particularly involved in helping parents arrange workable arrangements for their children.

Can I attend on my own? 

Individuals may need a safe and confidential place for the process of counselling, allowing time and space to think about change.

Sometimes a partner is unwilling to come, or you may be seeking counselling after a separation or bereavement.

Relationship counselling can also help to explore:

• difficulties in making and maintaining relationships
• sexual problems
• uncertainty about commitment
• family issues 

How much does counselling cost?

Fees vary according to time and location.

Please contact us to find out more.