Couples Counselling in Bournemouth

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Claire Alexandra Ingram
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH7
My work over the years has been wide ranging including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, bereavement, self harm, low self -esteem and trauma.
Hello, I'm Claire. I am an experienced counsellor, working on-line and face to face from my therapy rooms in Southbourne. There are many different reasons why you may be looking for change in your life. For example, you may be suffering from day-to-day anxiety, or perhaps you have experienced traumatic life events leading to depression, addictive behaviours or problems in your relationships. You may not even be sure why you feel this way. At times like these it can help to talk to a professional who can work alongside you to help you achieve understanding and clarity, enabling you to make the changes you want in your life.
My work over the years has been wide ranging including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, bereavement, self harm, low self -esteem and trauma.
Hello, I'm Claire. I am an experienced counsellor, working on-line and face to face from my therapy rooms in Southbourne. There are many different reasons why you may be looking for change in your life. For example, you may be suffering from day-to-day anxiety, or perhaps you have experienced traumatic life events leading to depression, addictive behaviours or problems in your relationships. You may not even be sure why you feel this way. At times like these it can help to talk to a professional who can work alongside you to help you achieve understanding and clarity, enabling you to make the changes you want in your life.
01725 538784 View 01725 538784
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Jo Sharkey
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH6
I offer counselling support to individuals, couples, children, young people and families, assessing each person’s situation, offering a calm, non-judgemental and confidential environment.
I am an accredited, integrative therapeutic counsellor, finding that working in this way, gives uniqueness with each client, connecting in a way that is best suited to them as an individual. I have extensive experience, working with a variety of clients, of all ages.
I offer counselling support to individuals, couples, children, young people and families, assessing each person’s situation, offering a calm, non-judgemental and confidential environment.
I am an accredited, integrative therapeutic counsellor, finding that working in this way, gives uniqueness with each client, connecting in a way that is best suited to them as an individual. I have extensive experience, working with a variety of clients, of all ages.
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Rosemarie Philips
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH11
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
01202 125211 View 01202 125211
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Anna Clarkstone
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH8
I am an accredited integrative counsellor/psychotherapist. I am passionate about facilitating the healing process in counselling. I am trained in a variety of different counselling theories and aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential relationship, by walking alongside you, facilitating healing and enabling you to reach your goals. Counselling provides support and professional help by talking about the problems you are experiencing in life. I currently see clients online and face to face on Wednesday afternoons. Do feel free to contact me for a free initial online introduction or phone call.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor/psychotherapist. I am passionate about facilitating the healing process in counselling. I am trained in a variety of different counselling theories and aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential relationship, by walking alongside you, facilitating healing and enabling you to reach your goals. Counselling provides support and professional help by talking about the problems you are experiencing in life. I currently see clients online and face to face on Wednesday afternoons. Do feel free to contact me for a free initial online introduction or phone call.
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TalkItOut Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH11
I am very interested in working with couples who may be experiencing difficulties.
Counselling can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and more. I have extensive training and experience in various counselling approaches, ensuring that I can tailor our sessions to meet YOUR unique needs. Whether you are seeking individual counselling therapy or couples therapy counselling - I'm here to support you on your journey towards personal growth and self-discovery. When you choose a qualified counsellor, you are not only investing in yourself but also in your overall well-being.
I am very interested in working with couples who may be experiencing difficulties.
Counselling can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and more. I have extensive training and experience in various counselling approaches, ensuring that I can tailor our sessions to meet YOUR unique needs. Whether you are seeking individual counselling therapy or couples therapy counselling - I'm here to support you on your journey towards personal growth and self-discovery. When you choose a qualified counsellor, you are not only investing in yourself but also in your overall well-being.
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Charlotte Louise Hughes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH4  (Online Only)
I work with couples and individuals on a wide range of issues drawing on a range of approaches including CBT, Person Centred, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Life Skills Coaching methods.
It can be a great relief to be able to share your worries and stress with someone. We all struggle at times and as much as we would like to talk to our friends or family we feel unable to let them in. Sometimes we feel stuck, alone and not able to find the solution to the problem that's making us unhappy. Being able to talk openly with someone who can support you, without judgement, as you explore your feelings and the circumstances that are causing you stress can make a big difference. You will start to feel in control, see things more clearly and feel more confident to make the changes you want to in your life.
I work with couples and individuals on a wide range of issues drawing on a range of approaches including CBT, Person Centred, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Life Skills Coaching methods.
It can be a great relief to be able to share your worries and stress with someone. We all struggle at times and as much as we would like to talk to our friends or family we feel unable to let them in. Sometimes we feel stuck, alone and not able to find the solution to the problem that's making us unhappy. Being able to talk openly with someone who can support you, without judgement, as you explore your feelings and the circumstances that are causing you stress can make a big difference. You will start to feel in control, see things more clearly and feel more confident to make the changes you want to in your life.
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Andrea Karina Johnstone
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH8
I am a trained transpersonal counsellor with over 20 years of extensive experience with couples relatiionships.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
I am a trained transpersonal counsellor with over 20 years of extensive experience with couples relatiionships.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
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Abby Orchard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH7
I work with couples and individuals on issues from infidelity, life stages, anxiety, depression to sexual trauma and PTSD.
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
I work with couples and individuals on issues from infidelity, life stages, anxiety, depression to sexual trauma and PTSD.
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
01202 125945 View 01202 125945
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Ozde Gul Demir
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH1  (Online Only)
The main point is that therapeutic relationship between psychologist and client is starts therapy for clients.
Hello. I am Özde. I have been working for six years as a psychologist. My area of expertise is individual teeneager and adult personality disorders, especially Borderline, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar..I also take a session a client who has struggle Anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression and panic attack. I always try to help people learn to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage their chronic illnesses, and tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition or tell more about the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
The main point is that therapeutic relationship between psychologist and client is starts therapy for clients.
Hello. I am Özde. I have been working for six years as a psychologist. My area of expertise is individual teeneager and adult personality disorders, especially Borderline, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar..I also take a session a client who has struggle Anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression and panic attack. I always try to help people learn to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage their chronic illnesses, and tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition or tell more about the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
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Sean Delaney Couple Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH1
Therapy, like so many things, is all about the relationship.
Marriage and long-term relationships are inherently complicated and can go wrong for a variety of reasons: affairs, betrayals, resentments, attachment issues, financial pressures, parenting styles to name just a few. Because of these pressures, many couples will fail to communicate or show love, however, for most these are symptoms rather than skills failures: it’s not that you can’t talk or be tender, it is that such behaviour is blocked. Therefore, to resolve the issue we must explore the original reasons that drives the disconnection, otherwise we just keep going round in circles.
Therapy, like so many things, is all about the relationship.
Marriage and long-term relationships are inherently complicated and can go wrong for a variety of reasons: affairs, betrayals, resentments, attachment issues, financial pressures, parenting styles to name just a few. Because of these pressures, many couples will fail to communicate or show love, however, for most these are symptoms rather than skills failures: it’s not that you can’t talk or be tender, it is that such behaviour is blocked. Therefore, to resolve the issue we must explore the original reasons that drives the disconnection, otherwise we just keep going round in circles.
020 4538 1143 View 020 4538 1143
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Predrag Bogdanovich
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH6  (Online Only)
I would be honored to assist you in your journey of healing or just a better understanding of sex and love in your life and your relationship/s.
I provide Affordable Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Coaching in Optimal Life or/and Sex Coaching. I have been systematically seeing clients presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties in the clinical setting in Relate (July 2019 - October 2023) and on Private Basis from December 2022. I have acquired approximately 700 clinical hours. For difficulties I most often encounter in my work and can help you with please visit my website osle.info or book a FREE 20 to 30-minute Video Meeting with me.
I would be honored to assist you in your journey of healing or just a better understanding of sex and love in your life and your relationship/s.
I provide Affordable Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Coaching in Optimal Life or/and Sex Coaching. I have been systematically seeing clients presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties in the clinical setting in Relate (July 2019 - October 2023) and on Private Basis from December 2022. I have acquired approximately 700 clinical hours. For difficulties I most often encounter in my work and can help you with please visit my website osle.info or book a FREE 20 to 30-minute Video Meeting with me.
020 3540 7293 View 020 3540 7293
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Dr Natalie Scheiner
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH1
The counselling relationship can be a great source of support and relief, through difficult times.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling to navigate through difficult emotions and find clarity in your thoughts? Rest assured, you're not alone. There is hope for a brighter tomorrow, and I'm here to guide you on that journey. Picture a life where you feel empowered to confront your fears, heal from past wounds, and embrace a future filled with possibilities. Through our shared reflection, you'll gain insight and discover your inner strength. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration. With compassionate guidance, I'm committed to helping you find peace and contentment.
The counselling relationship can be a great source of support and relief, through difficult times.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling to navigate through difficult emotions and find clarity in your thoughts? Rest assured, you're not alone. There is hope for a brighter tomorrow, and I'm here to guide you on that journey. Picture a life where you feel empowered to confront your fears, heal from past wounds, and embrace a future filled with possibilities. Through our shared reflection, you'll gain insight and discover your inner strength. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration. With compassionate guidance, I'm committed to helping you find peace and contentment.
020 3838 0573 View 020 3838 0573
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Gill Patricia de Sylva
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH1
We all struggle at times to manage the pressures of everyday life. It maybe feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, recent or past trauma, anger or relationship difficulties. I am integratively trained meaning I value your individuality and can tailor my approach to your own unique needs. I am non-judgemental and offer empathy and warmth. We will work together to achieve your goals. I believe each client has the healing potential within to overcome life problems. The relationship we build together provides support and facilitates awareness, insight and personal growth thus allowing a more empowered happier life.
We all struggle at times to manage the pressures of everyday life. It maybe feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, recent or past trauma, anger or relationship difficulties. I am integratively trained meaning I value your individuality and can tailor my approach to your own unique needs. I am non-judgemental and offer empathy and warmth. We will work together to achieve your goals. I believe each client has the healing potential within to overcome life problems. The relationship we build together provides support and facilitates awareness, insight and personal growth thus allowing a more empowered happier life.
01202 835203 View 01202 835203
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Karen Dibbens Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH20
Waitlist for new clients
Relationship breakdown, divorce, anger management, bereavement.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
Relationship breakdown, divorce, anger management, bereavement.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
01354 705994 View 01354 705994
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Talbot Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH10
A supportive relationship with a clinical supervisor has a positive impact on clients, providing you with a sense of trust and safety so you can feel free to explore, learn from mistakes, celebrate success, and go into sessions confident that you can deliver best practice for clients.
Are struggling to cope or left with the impact of trauma or abuse? I offer a safe confidential environment to help you overcome the difficulties you may be experiencing. I draw upon a range of different approaches, specialising in Humanistic Integrative & CBT. Perhaps your problems are affecting your relationships or work life? Everybody experiences things differently, and together we can come up with a treatment plan that will fit just for you and help you to progress and change the things you wish to. Gain insight, clarity and direction as you progress toward better understanding, and improved mental health. Jo Henshall MBACP
A supportive relationship with a clinical supervisor has a positive impact on clients, providing you with a sense of trust and safety so you can feel free to explore, learn from mistakes, celebrate success, and go into sessions confident that you can deliver best practice for clients.
Are struggling to cope or left with the impact of trauma or abuse? I offer a safe confidential environment to help you overcome the difficulties you may be experiencing. I draw upon a range of different approaches, specialising in Humanistic Integrative & CBT. Perhaps your problems are affecting your relationships or work life? Everybody experiences things differently, and together we can come up with a treatment plan that will fit just for you and help you to progress and change the things you wish to. Gain insight, clarity and direction as you progress toward better understanding, and improved mental health. Jo Henshall MBACP
01202 629341 View 01202 629341
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Dr Alisha Azzopardi @ Wimborne Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH1
We are a group of mental health practitioners, ranging from Clinical Psychologists, Nurse Therapists & Counsellors working from our bespoke clinic in Wimborne. We offer Assessment and Interventions for Children, Adolescents, Adults and Couples, including Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments. Established in 2018, we have grown to a group of 14 clinicians with a range of skills, training and experience. Please visit our website for more information. We prefer enquiries to be sent via our website which will be responded to promptly. We look forward to being able to support you as you take this important step. www.wimbornepsychology.co.uk
We are a group of mental health practitioners, ranging from Clinical Psychologists, Nurse Therapists & Counsellors working from our bespoke clinic in Wimborne. We offer Assessment and Interventions for Children, Adolescents, Adults and Couples, including Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments. Established in 2018, we have grown to a group of 14 clinicians with a range of skills, training and experience. Please visit our website for more information. We prefer enquiries to be sent via our website which will be responded to promptly. We look forward to being able to support you as you take this important step. www.wimbornepsychology.co.uk
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Jess Bezance
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH1
The therapy relationship is key to making change and the need for someone to feel safe to share their distress.
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
The therapy relationship is key to making change and the need for someone to feel safe to share their distress.
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
01454 809569 View 01454 809569
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Relink Therapy
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH9
Are you experiencing relationship or sexual issues that are causing problems for your life? Relationship issues, Marital problems, Communication issues, Sexual issues related to poor health, Would you benefit from Coaching/Tuition, Body image issues, Issues with self-esteem, Sexual Dysfunction, Past Traumas, Difficulties with sex.
More About Dr Wayne Adlem Local Expert On Relationships & Psychosexual Therapy Dr W Adlem, Psy.D h.c is a Psychologist specialising in Relationship & Psychosexual (Sex) Therapy. Based in Bournemouth, Dorset and trading as Relink Therapy. Bound by a Code of Conduct, Wayne works with individuals as well as couples that are having issues which they would like resolved. Whether that be relationship issues and/or psychosexual themes to help them understand and overcome the problems they face by helping them find the root of the issues and devising a strategy to overcome them. Dr Adlem holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance and is a member of
Are you experiencing relationship or sexual issues that are causing problems for your life? Relationship issues, Marital problems, Communication issues, Sexual issues related to poor health, Would you benefit from Coaching/Tuition, Body image issues, Issues with self-esteem, Sexual Dysfunction, Past Traumas, Difficulties with sex.
More About Dr Wayne Adlem Local Expert On Relationships & Psychosexual Therapy Dr W Adlem, Psy.D h.c is a Psychologist specialising in Relationship & Psychosexual (Sex) Therapy. Based in Bournemouth, Dorset and trading as Relink Therapy. Bound by a Code of Conduct, Wayne works with individuals as well as couples that are having issues which they would like resolved. Whether that be relationship issues and/or psychosexual themes to help them understand and overcome the problems they face by helping them find the root of the issues and devising a strategy to overcome them. Dr Adlem holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance and is a member of
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Neuropsychology Dorset
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH1
We are trained to deliver evidence-based psychological therapy for conditions such as anxiety, depression, phobia, trauma, loss, relational issues, identity, self-esteem, and couples work.
Neuropsychology Dorset consists of HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists that specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of adults with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, and neurological conditions. We can also provide psychological therapy for a range of conditions - to find out more, please visit our website at www.neuropsychologydorset.co.uk
We are trained to deliver evidence-based psychological therapy for conditions such as anxiety, depression, phobia, trauma, loss, relational issues, identity, self-esteem, and couples work.
Neuropsychology Dorset consists of HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists that specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of adults with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, and neurological conditions. We can also provide psychological therapy for a range of conditions - to find out more, please visit our website at www.neuropsychologydorset.co.uk
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Keely Sadler
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH1  (Online Only)
It can be daunting reaching out to find the right counsellor for you, so I’m pleased you’ve landed here. If you’re struggling with anxiety, identity, sexuality, or maybe a general feeling of overwhelm, then I can help unpick those blocks by offering you a kind, non-judgemental space. Working with individuals and couples, I am able to offer you short and long term therapy. I'm a GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity) therapist and my approach is person-centred, meaning that our sessions are led by you at your pace. I don’t have a fix but together we can work to find the answers within you … so maybe pull up a chair?
It can be daunting reaching out to find the right counsellor for you, so I’m pleased you’ve landed here. If you’re struggling with anxiety, identity, sexuality, or maybe a general feeling of overwhelm, then I can help unpick those blocks by offering you a kind, non-judgemental space. Working with individuals and couples, I am able to offer you short and long term therapy. I'm a GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity) therapist and my approach is person-centred, meaning that our sessions are led by you at your pace. I don’t have a fix but together we can work to find the answers within you … so maybe pull up a chair?
01323 396087 View 01323 396087
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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.