Couples Counselling in Hebden Bridge

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Ruth Netherwood MBACP
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
Our work may cover healthy coping strategies, assertiveness, relationship and confidence building.
My work covers anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, communication, assertiveness and relationships. You will receive a non- judgemental, confidential, collaborative safe space. Every person and experience throughout your life will affect you. How you process, respond and react will be normal for you, but may no longer be working or helpful. Distressing thoughts, relationships, emotions and sensations may linger or may lay hidden away. Our work together will clear the way for reflection, understanding and change, for a happier, healthier you.
Our work may cover healthy coping strategies, assertiveness, relationship and confidence building.
My work covers anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, communication, assertiveness and relationships. You will receive a non- judgemental, confidential, collaborative safe space. Every person and experience throughout your life will affect you. How you process, respond and react will be normal for you, but may no longer be working or helpful. Distressing thoughts, relationships, emotions and sensations may linger or may lay hidden away. Our work together will clear the way for reflection, understanding and change, for a happier, healthier you.
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Deniz Sabanci
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
Hi, I'm Deniz. I'm writing this statement so that you can learn about who I am and how I work. Hopefully, you'll find some reassurance here, that therapy can work for you. Academically, I am an Advanced Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist, as such I am trained to work across the spectrum of issues people may face, these include but aren't limited to: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, confidence, grief and trauma. As a person, I'm warm, caring and genuine - I keep a very open mind and I'm naturally accepting. I've lived a broad life, I don't judge anyone, no matter how bad or unusual a person may themselves feel.
Hi, I'm Deniz. I'm writing this statement so that you can learn about who I am and how I work. Hopefully, you'll find some reassurance here, that therapy can work for you. Academically, I am an Advanced Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist, as such I am trained to work across the spectrum of issues people may face, these include but aren't limited to: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, confidence, grief and trauma. As a person, I'm warm, caring and genuine - I keep a very open mind and I'm naturally accepting. I've lived a broad life, I don't judge anyone, no matter how bad or unusual a person may themselves feel.
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Patrick Harper
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7  (Online Only)
Schema Therapy targets change at a deep psychological level, addressing core emotions, entrenched ideas, stuck patterns of behaviour and relationship problems.
I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
Schema Therapy targets change at a deep psychological level, addressing core emotions, entrenched ideas, stuck patterns of behaviour and relationship problems.
I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
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Christopher Anderson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
I recently moved to the area from Cumbria, where since 2006, I worked successfully with individuals, groups and couples to enhance their lives. I now offer face to face appointments in Halifax and Hebden Bridge; I also see clients online, and while walking in the great outdoors. At this point I guess you are wondering whether to proceed further and if so, why you should choose me. If this is the case please read on.
I recently moved to the area from Cumbria, where since 2006, I worked successfully with individuals, groups and couples to enhance their lives. I now offer face to face appointments in Halifax and Hebden Bridge; I also see clients online, and while walking in the great outdoors. At this point I guess you are wondering whether to proceed further and if so, why you should choose me. If this is the case please read on.
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Daniel Weaver
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
I work with individuals and couples on a range of issues from trauma to life changes, using an integrated approach. I trained in humanistic and person-centered styles and I believe in working together. I pay attention to body processes and work creatively with the very different realms of feeling, thinking and doing/behaviour. I also work for a charity providing free counselling for people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (RespectForAll.org.uk) My practise is inclusive of different types, ages, sexualities, identities, abilities etc. All are welcome. I have some low cost slots, subject to availability .
I work with individuals and couples on a range of issues from trauma to life changes, using an integrated approach. I trained in humanistic and person-centered styles and I believe in working together. I pay attention to body processes and work creatively with the very different realms of feeling, thinking and doing/behaviour. I also work for a charity providing free counselling for people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (RespectForAll.org.uk) My practise is inclusive of different types, ages, sexualities, identities, abilities etc. All are welcome. I have some low cost slots, subject to availability .
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Photo of Annette Quirk, Counsellor in Hebden Bridge, England
Annette Quirk
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
Our relationship will be the place where we will listen and hear the difficult parts of your life together, find clear understanding of feeling that belong to you and why they are there, also find you own potential & self-worth.
It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?
Our relationship will be the place where we will listen and hear the difficult parts of your life together, find clear understanding of feeling that belong to you and why they are there, also find you own potential & self-worth.
It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?
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Photo of Clare Helen Middleton, Psychotherapist in Hebden Bridge, England
Clare Helen Middleton
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
At the heart of how I work is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship through attunement to your experience of the world, and how this emerges in the present.
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
At the heart of how I work is to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship through attunement to your experience of the world, and how this emerges in the present.
Hi, I am Clare, a compassionate, warm, friendly, and professional integrative relational psychotherapist. I work alongside clients in a respectful, empowering, non-judgemental way, to deepen understanding, identify choices and enable change. I believe that our early relationships and experiences have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and on what we believe about ourselves and the world around us. Having counselling will enable you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away but are causing anxiety or distress.
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Hebden Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
Hi, my name is Gareth of Hebden Counselling. I have been in practise for 16 years. My approach offers an empathic, unjudgmental framework on which you, the client can confidently and congruently explore your issues, feelings and emotions in the comfortable space of the Hebden Therapy Centre set in Hebden Bridge in the heart of the pennines with great access from Manchester/Leeds/Bradford and there surrounding towns and all areas in between. The counselling I offer is a deep explorative counselling approach which utilises an apex of counselling approaches with the focus on you, the client, and your needs. Feel free to get in touch
Hi, my name is Gareth of Hebden Counselling. I have been in practise for 16 years. My approach offers an empathic, unjudgmental framework on which you, the client can confidently and congruently explore your issues, feelings and emotions in the comfortable space of the Hebden Therapy Centre set in Hebden Bridge in the heart of the pennines with great access from Manchester/Leeds/Bradford and there surrounding towns and all areas in between. The counselling I offer is a deep explorative counselling approach which utilises an apex of counselling approaches with the focus on you, the client, and your needs. Feel free to get in touch
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Photo of Colin David Ogdon, Psychotherapist in Hebden Bridge, England
Colin David Ogdon
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hebden Bridge HX7
If you're struggling right now, you truly can be helped. Anxiety and depression are extremely common and in a world of pressure many of us are suffering in ways that don't fit a label and often others can't see. You deserve better than that and I built my practice to ensure hope and help is available to anyone.
If you're struggling right now, you truly can be helped. Anxiety and depression are extremely common and in a world of pressure many of us are suffering in ways that don't fit a label and often others can't see. You deserve better than that and I built my practice to ensure hope and help is available to anyone.
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Sycamore Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD3
A few of the issues I come into contact with regularly are: Relationship issues, Anger, Stress, Bereavement, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual, Physical and Emotional abuse, Identity, Sexuality, Addiction, Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, PTSD.
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
A few of the issues I come into contact with regularly are: Relationship issues, Anger, Stress, Bereavement, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual, Physical and Emotional abuse, Identity, Sexuality, Addiction, Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, PTSD.
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
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Brook House Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Rochdale OL12
HI, I'm Michelle, seeking counselling can be daunting, especially when things become overwhelming. I am here to help you overcome these struggles, by offering you a non-judgmental, safe and confidential space, where we can explore any concerns and feelings allowing you to move forward as I believe that we all have the answers within, but sometimes we need to work through these with some support and care. No problem is too big or small and having your best interest at heart, working together we can find a way. I offer one to one and couples counselling. I have also volunteered as a bereavement counsellor at the hospice.
HI, I'm Michelle, seeking counselling can be daunting, especially when things become overwhelming. I am here to help you overcome these struggles, by offering you a non-judgmental, safe and confidential space, where we can explore any concerns and feelings allowing you to move forward as I believe that we all have the answers within, but sometimes we need to work through these with some support and care. No problem is too big or small and having your best interest at heart, working together we can find a way. I offer one to one and couples counselling. I have also volunteered as a bereavement counsellor at the hospice.
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Trauma Psychotherapist And Clinical Supervisor
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Sowerby Bridge HX6
Frustrated? Fed up? Had enough? Cant see a way through? Is your relationship challenging you? Feeling depressed? Anxious? You may be experiencing difficulty for the first time or you may feel life has been a consistent challenge leaving you feeling 'ground down'. Maybe you are consistently stressed or anxious struggling to eat or sleep. Maybe rage or anger are taking hold leaving you feeling erratic and out of control. Whatever emotions or behaviours are causing you concern we can look at them together to find a better, happier and healthier way forward.
Frustrated? Fed up? Had enough? Cant see a way through? Is your relationship challenging you? Feeling depressed? Anxious? You may be experiencing difficulty for the first time or you may feel life has been a consistent challenge leaving you feeling 'ground down'. Maybe you are consistently stressed or anxious struggling to eat or sleep. Maybe rage or anger are taking hold leaving you feeling erratic and out of control. Whatever emotions or behaviours are causing you concern we can look at them together to find a better, happier and healthier way forward.
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Photo of Vivienne Rawnsley, Counsellor in Hebden Bridge, England
Vivienne Rawnsley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax HX3
Unlike many Counsellors I have a great number of therapeutic tools to add to your counselling experience Bringing the balanced approach of theory and lived experience I work from a Person-Centred foundation blending Counselling Hypnotherapy Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy, Transactional Analysis informed Couples Therapy, Trauma Based Therapy.
Experiencing unwanted, anxious feelings that are getting in the way of how you live each day? Unhappy in your closest relationships and looking for more? Questioning your ability to go to work and fulfil the job you're expected to do? Anxious about how you're going to cope with all that's coming your way? Thoughts from things in the past resurface reminding you of things you'd rather forget? Questioning yourself and going over and over what to do, how things could have been different, will life ever be ok again? Life going OK then something happens? Wondering who you can talk to? Who'll have the time to listen? Who can help?
Unlike many Counsellors I have a great number of therapeutic tools to add to your counselling experience Bringing the balanced approach of theory and lived experience I work from a Person-Centred foundation blending Counselling Hypnotherapy Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy, Transactional Analysis informed Couples Therapy, Trauma Based Therapy.
Experiencing unwanted, anxious feelings that are getting in the way of how you live each day? Unhappy in your closest relationships and looking for more? Questioning your ability to go to work and fulfil the job you're expected to do? Anxious about how you're going to cope with all that's coming your way? Thoughts from things in the past resurface reminding you of things you'd rather forget? Questioning yourself and going over and over what to do, how things could have been different, will life ever be ok again? Life going OK then something happens? Wondering who you can talk to? Who'll have the time to listen? Who can help?
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Photo of Urfana Ayub, Counsellor in Hebden Bridge, England
Urfana Ayub
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bradford BD9  (Online Only)
We can build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect.
I am a qualified Muslim Psycho therapeutic Counselor, Trainer, Life Coach , Marriage Counselor and a Clinical supervisor. We can all have times in our lives when we find things tough, we can feel overwhelmed and struggle to cope or we may feel dissatisfied with our lives. Whether you are seeking help as a couple or an individual, I can offer a safe and a non-judgmental space to share your thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears. I have over 15 years of experience in this field. My therapeutic approach takes into account how identity, culture, community, race and religion can influence and shape our sense of self.
We can build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect.
I am a qualified Muslim Psycho therapeutic Counselor, Trainer, Life Coach , Marriage Counselor and a Clinical supervisor. We can all have times in our lives when we find things tough, we can feel overwhelmed and struggle to cope or we may feel dissatisfied with our lives. Whether you are seeking help as a couple or an individual, I can offer a safe and a non-judgmental space to share your thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears. I have over 15 years of experience in this field. My therapeutic approach takes into account how identity, culture, community, race and religion can influence and shape our sense of self.
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Photo of Kate Young, Psychotherapist in Hebden Bridge, England
Kate Young
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Halifax HX1  (Online Only)
Individuals and couples who want to change and explore behaviours/issues that are difficult to manage in day to day situations and relationships.I also work with adults who have recent Neurodiversity diagnosis such as ADHD and ASD looking at ways of understanding the impact this has had on their lives
Individuals and couples who want to change and explore behaviours/issues that are difficult to manage in day to day situations and relationships.I also work with adults who have recent Neurodiversity diagnosis such as ADHD and ASD looking at ways of understanding the impact this has had on their lives
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Photo of Amanda Carberry-Tully, Counsellor in Hebden Bridge, England
Amanda Carberry-Tully
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Golcar HD7
I want to offer the right environment where together we can creates a good therapeutic relationship.
What I am offering is counselling of a Person-Centred nature, this is exactly as it sounds, you are at the centre. It is about you and you have the ability to solve your own issues. If you want to be my client, I will sit and listen with the focus on you as a unique individual. The counselling process, incorporates empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive. These may seem like strange words but they mean that I am skilled at listening and that I can see the world from your point of view, with no pre-determined judgement or conditions. The question is, Could counselling change your life ?
I want to offer the right environment where together we can creates a good therapeutic relationship.
What I am offering is counselling of a Person-Centred nature, this is exactly as it sounds, you are at the centre. It is about you and you have the ability to solve your own issues. If you want to be my client, I will sit and listen with the focus on you as a unique individual. The counselling process, incorporates empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive. These may seem like strange words but they mean that I am skilled at listening and that I can see the world from your point of view, with no pre-determined judgement or conditions. The question is, Could counselling change your life ?
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Photo of Benjamin Jackson, Psychotherapist in Hebden Bridge, England
Benjamin Jackson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD3
The relationship between us is where the good stuff happens.
I’m Ben, a psychotherapist and counsellor working online, on the phone and in-person from West Yorkshire (Marsden & Huddersfield). I am a person-centred (or client-centred) therapist which means that our sessions are about you, your life and your experiences. You might have a very clear idea of why you would like therapy, or you might have a more general feeling that therapy might be useful for you. All that matters is that it's your choice. Wherever things start, my experience is therapy can be a route to understanding, healing and growth; it can bring a kind of peace with where you are, where you've been and where you want to go.
The relationship between us is where the good stuff happens.
I’m Ben, a psychotherapist and counsellor working online, on the phone and in-person from West Yorkshire (Marsden & Huddersfield). I am a person-centred (or client-centred) therapist which means that our sessions are about you, your life and your experiences. You might have a very clear idea of why you would like therapy, or you might have a more general feeling that therapy might be useful for you. All that matters is that it's your choice. Wherever things start, my experience is therapy can be a route to understanding, healing and growth; it can bring a kind of peace with where you are, where you've been and where you want to go.
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Counselling Devoted to You
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brighouse HD6
I work with you at your pace to explore and understand yourself within a trusting and genuine relationship :).
Life can be a rollercoaster at times and when we are faced with tough times it can be difficult to manage our feelings or even locate what we are feeling and why. Sometimes we can feel stuck, lost, numb or alone in our pain, I can offer you a safe and confidential space to explore your difficulties, free from judgement. I am a warm and friendly person and I aim to provide the conditions needed for you to feel confident enough to allow me to journey with you to move forward positively.
I work with you at your pace to explore and understand yourself within a trusting and genuine relationship :).
Life can be a rollercoaster at times and when we are faced with tough times it can be difficult to manage our feelings or even locate what we are feeling and why. Sometimes we can feel stuck, lost, numb or alone in our pain, I can offer you a safe and confidential space to explore your difficulties, free from judgement. I am a warm and friendly person and I aim to provide the conditions needed for you to feel confident enough to allow me to journey with you to move forward positively.
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Photo of Diane DuQueno, Psychotherapist in Hebden Bridge, England
Diane DuQueno
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Halifax HX1
Are you experiencing relationship problems, inner conflicts or life stresses? It can help to find someone who is empathic and skilled who offers a safe space in which to share these feelings and dilemmas. Sometimes the issues may have been a pressure in life for months or years, and become part of your personality. It is a relief to discover that there is a solution to be found in therapy. I am especially interested in helping clients who have experienced troubled, sometimes abusive, childhoods and early loss of significant attachment figures. Often later life experience brings back earlier trauma and distress.
Are you experiencing relationship problems, inner conflicts or life stresses? It can help to find someone who is empathic and skilled who offers a safe space in which to share these feelings and dilemmas. Sometimes the issues may have been a pressure in life for months or years, and become part of your personality. It is a relief to discover that there is a solution to be found in therapy. I am especially interested in helping clients who have experienced troubled, sometimes abusive, childhoods and early loss of significant attachment figures. Often later life experience brings back earlier trauma and distress.
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Photo of Elaine Macha, Counsellor in Hebden Bridge, England
Elaine Macha
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Keighley BD22
I work with warmth and integrity, to build a confidential empathic relationship, to enable therapeutic change, empowering clients to express feelings and bring clarity to experiences.
Perhaps you are finding life difficult at the moment and you would value help to find your way through being 'stuck'. Life can sometimes lead to emotional difficulties, feelings of stress, which affect our relationships or work. Counselling offers the opportunity to talk through your thoughts and feelings, helping you identify, explore and understand what doesn’t feel right within. The issues you are facing might be leading to low self-esteem, confusion, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Counselling can help you develop internal resources, and alternative ways of thinking to help you move forward in your life.
I work with warmth and integrity, to build a confidential empathic relationship, to enable therapeutic change, empowering clients to express feelings and bring clarity to experiences.
Perhaps you are finding life difficult at the moment and you would value help to find your way through being 'stuck'. Life can sometimes lead to emotional difficulties, feelings of stress, which affect our relationships or work. Counselling offers the opportunity to talk through your thoughts and feelings, helping you identify, explore and understand what doesn’t feel right within. The issues you are facing might be leading to low self-esteem, confusion, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Counselling can help you develop internal resources, and alternative ways of thinking to help you move forward in your life.
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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.