Marriage Counselling in South West London, London

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Tara Gallagher. Talking Therapy. Emdr. Couples Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW7
Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions. Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like freedom versus security, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns, conflicts over finances and recurring arguments. In therapy, we start by understanding your story's narrative. We unravel underlying beliefs like "I'm not good enough," "It's my fault," and "I'm unsafe." Together, we collaborate to establish secure attachment and facilitate repair.
Since 2009, I've been committed to supporting clients in their healing journey by offering talking therapy and conducting over 4000 successful EMDR sessions. Specialised training with Esther Perel enriches my marriage counselling approach, exploring issues like freedom versus security, struggles with intimacy and connection, emotional shutdowns, conflicts over finances and recurring arguments. In therapy, we start by understanding your story's narrative. We unravel underlying beliefs like "I'm not good enough," "It's my fault," and "I'm unsafe." Together, we collaborate to establish secure attachment and facilitate repair.
020 4538 7154 View 020 4538 7154
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MD of Harley St Psychotherapy Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW1X
I can help identify and resolve marital issues in a non-judgemental space to work on communication and difficulties.
I have been specialising in relationships and couples for over half of my career, and I offer couples sessions in London & online. NEW! Saturday am sessions in London W2 open now. I work 1-1 with anxiety, depression, stress, panic and anything which is making you feel unhappy, to identify the root of the problem and resolve it to help you to become a more contented version of you. If you are nervous, feel free to give me a call and I can put you at ease. If you are a couple, we can set up an initial session and discuss your relationship issues and goals. We can work online, face to face, or we can walk and talk.
I can help identify and resolve marital issues in a non-judgemental space to work on communication and difficulties.
I have been specialising in relationships and couples for over half of my career, and I offer couples sessions in London & online. NEW! Saturday am sessions in London W2 open now. I work 1-1 with anxiety, depression, stress, panic and anything which is making you feel unhappy, to identify the root of the problem and resolve it to help you to become a more contented version of you. If you are nervous, feel free to give me a call and I can put you at ease. If you are a couple, we can set up an initial session and discuss your relationship issues and goals. We can work online, face to face, or we can walk and talk.
020 3962 0862 View 020 3962 0862
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Couple's Counsellor @ Islington & Brixton
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW2
Pre- marital work: I also work with people who are about to get married or move in together (any big changes) to work through any issues before this event takes place.
Welcome to my page. If you and your partner arguing or have deafening silence due to unresolved issues, please call! I'm a couple’s psychotherapist who has worked with Relate and now focuses solely on relationships and some sexual difficulties. Whether your partner has had an affair, or you've realised that you no longer have the connection /intimacy, from before, therapy can help. Maybe you're single and have been struggling to meet someone whom you can share your life with. Sometimes it's our families or friends we are struggling with. I am based near Brixton Station and happy to do online sessions, I'm here to help.
Pre- marital work: I also work with people who are about to get married or move in together (any big changes) to work through any issues before this event takes place.
Welcome to my page. If you and your partner arguing or have deafening silence due to unresolved issues, please call! I'm a couple’s psychotherapist who has worked with Relate and now focuses solely on relationships and some sexual difficulties. Whether your partner has had an affair, or you've realised that you no longer have the connection /intimacy, from before, therapy can help. Maybe you're single and have been struggling to meet someone whom you can share your life with. Sometimes it's our families or friends we are struggling with. I am based near Brixton Station and happy to do online sessions, I'm here to help.
020 3962 0928 View 020 3962 0928
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Randi Levinson
MA
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW3  (Online Only)
I work hard in my marriage to figure out how to maintain love and connection not only for myself and my husband, but to help guide my clients to have closeness in their own lives.
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for nearly 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
I work hard in my marriage to figure out how to maintain love and connection not only for myself and my husband, but to help guide my clients to have closeness in their own lives.
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for nearly 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
020 3476 9614 View 020 3476 9614
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Sandra Harewood
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW7
Feeling unhappy, lost, and lonely in your marriage? It can be challenging to maintain your energy and self-confidence while navigating these emotions, leading to a sense of disconnection. If thoughts of divorce keep you awake at 3:17 am and your relationship consumes your thoughts, seeking support can help you reconnect. Through personal growth and self-awareness, both you and your partner can gain a deeper understanding of each other, fostering a stronger connection and mutual understanding.
Feeling unhappy, lost, and lonely in your marriage? It can be challenging to maintain your energy and self-confidence while navigating these emotions, leading to a sense of disconnection. If thoughts of divorce keep you awake at 3:17 am and your relationship consumes your thoughts, seeking support can help you reconnect. Through personal growth and self-awareness, both you and your partner can gain a deeper understanding of each other, fostering a stronger connection and mutual understanding.
020 3962 1880 View 020 3962 1880
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Dr Ally Tomlins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW1W
Waitlist for new clients
Her areas of expertise are in assessing and treating the following issues: Anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem, managing transitions in life (such as changes in the family, health related changes, job related changes, parenthood, marriage), bereavement, trauma and dementia.
Dr Tomlins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has won numerous national awards for her work in creating innovative mental health services. She currently leads psychological care for urgent and acute mental health wards of an inner city London NHS Trust. Alongside this, she runs a thriving private practice London. She is a lecturer and Deputy Course Director at UCL for the Clinical Associate in Psychology MSC. Her work as a Clinical Supervisor for doctoral trainees at UCL, UEL, Royal Holloway and Surrey has nurtured the development of many currently practicing psychologists.
Her areas of expertise are in assessing and treating the following issues: Anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem, managing transitions in life (such as changes in the family, health related changes, job related changes, parenthood, marriage), bereavement, trauma and dementia.
Dr Tomlins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has won numerous national awards for her work in creating innovative mental health services. She currently leads psychological care for urgent and acute mental health wards of an inner city London NHS Trust. Alongside this, she runs a thriving private practice London. She is a lecturer and Deputy Course Director at UCL for the Clinical Associate in Psychology MSC. Her work as a Clinical Supervisor for doctoral trainees at UCL, UEL, Royal Holloway and Surrey has nurtured the development of many currently practicing psychologists.
020 3872 2711 View 020 3872 2711
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Janet Hull
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW6
If you are struggling with loneliness, anxiety and depression, or grappling to balance your own needs with those of others, in relationships, work or family, I can support you to regulate your emotions and manage your behaviours. If you are lacking in confidence and self-worth, I can work with you to build self-awareness and respect. If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, a job, a home, a marriage, I can support you through your sadness and confusion. If you are feeling at risk of abuse or self-harm, I can work with your trauma to help you find clarity and direction. I offer therapy to adults and couples of all ages.
If you are struggling with loneliness, anxiety and depression, or grappling to balance your own needs with those of others, in relationships, work or family, I can support you to regulate your emotions and manage your behaviours. If you are lacking in confidence and self-worth, I can work with you to build self-awareness and respect. If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, a job, a home, a marriage, I can support you through your sadness and confusion. If you are feeling at risk of abuse or self-harm, I can work with your trauma to help you find clarity and direction. I offer therapy to adults and couples of all ages.
07767 823602 View 07767 823602
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Tam Korodi
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW3  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Tam, a relationship and dating expert specialising in attachment and connection. Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, working to save your marriage, or healing after a painful divorce or breakup, I’m here to help. I offer marriage counselling for couples, as well as individual sessions for singles or those whose partners aren’t ready to begin therapy. For single women, I offer a transformative 10-session program designed to help you find the right partner and create a healthy, lasting relationship.
Hi, I'm Tam, a relationship and dating expert specialising in attachment and connection. Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, working to save your marriage, or healing after a painful divorce or breakup, I’m here to help. I offer marriage counselling for couples, as well as individual sessions for singles or those whose partners aren’t ready to begin therapy. For single women, I offer a transformative 10-session program designed to help you find the right partner and create a healthy, lasting relationship.
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RLMcKenzie
Counsellor
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW11
Marital conflict and mental health.
Rebecca (R.l.McKenzie) is a psychological fiction writer. In addition to writing stories, Rebecca recognises the value of connection in her work as a counsellor. She believes that for therapy to be effective, the client must experience that connection. She seeks to discover more healthful approaches to grieving and the effects of emotions. In addition, she specialises in bereavement and suicide prevention and relationship building. “I relish collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds. If you're prepared to restore order to your life. Reprogram and turn up to the sessions, We'll work well together as a team”
Marital conflict and mental health.
Rebecca (R.l.McKenzie) is a psychological fiction writer. In addition to writing stories, Rebecca recognises the value of connection in her work as a counsellor. She believes that for therapy to be effective, the client must experience that connection. She seeks to discover more healthful approaches to grieving and the effects of emotions. In addition, she specialises in bereavement and suicide prevention and relationship building. “I relish collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds. If you're prepared to restore order to your life. Reprogram and turn up to the sessions, We'll work well together as a team”
01689 663139 View 01689 663139
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Olga Salodini
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW6  (Online Only)
I am a fully qualified Integrative Sex & Relationship therapist, Couples therapist, Marriage counsellor, providing therapy to individuals and couples. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I trained at the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, accredited by Middlesex University in London. With a postgraduate training in Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy and Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviour, I bring a depth of knowledge and expertise to my therapeutic work.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Sex & Relationship therapist, Couples therapist, Marriage counsellor, providing therapy to individuals and couples. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I trained at the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, accredited by Middlesex University in London. With a postgraduate training in Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy and Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviour, I bring a depth of knowledge and expertise to my therapeutic work.
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Dr Rhiannon King Couples & Relationship Therapy
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW10  (Online Only)
Your relationship matters! Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues? Are you wanting to improve or enhance your relationship? Perhaps you’re both at a crossroads where your future as a couple seems uncertain? Maybe you’re considering separating or divorce? Are you feeling hurt, disconnected, stuck, anxious, frustrated, angry, lonely, misunderstood, overwhelmed, sad or scared? Are you struggling to communicate, connect, manage conflicts or difficult emotions, heal from loss of trust or an infidelity, establish or maintain healthy boundaries, manage family issues or adapt to change, life events or transitions?
Your relationship matters! Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues? Are you wanting to improve or enhance your relationship? Perhaps you’re both at a crossroads where your future as a couple seems uncertain? Maybe you’re considering separating or divorce? Are you feeling hurt, disconnected, stuck, anxious, frustrated, angry, lonely, misunderstood, overwhelmed, sad or scared? Are you struggling to communicate, connect, manage conflicts or difficult emotions, heal from loss of trust or an infidelity, establish or maintain healthy boundaries, manage family issues or adapt to change, life events or transitions?
0131 381 8066 View 0131 381 8066
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Working Through
Counsellor, MA, COSRT General
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW1A
I work with people who might be struggling with sexual or relationship difficulties such as erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation, anxiety around sex, relationships and intimacy issues, sexual abuse or assault, sexual health issues, compulsive sexual behaviours, vulval pain conditions, vaginismus, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), sexual orientation questions or insecurities, pornography issues, orgasmic or anorgasmic problems, sexual phobias or aversions, fears around lack of sexual experience, loss of desire, affairs, marital break ups, open relationships, kinks, bdsm, polyamory, addictions, codependency, trauma.
I work with people who might be struggling with sexual or relationship difficulties such as erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation, anxiety around sex, relationships and intimacy issues, sexual abuse or assault, sexual health issues, compulsive sexual behaviours, vulval pain conditions, vaginismus, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), sexual orientation questions or insecurities, pornography issues, orgasmic or anorgasmic problems, sexual phobias or aversions, fears around lack of sexual experience, loss of desire, affairs, marital break ups, open relationships, kinks, bdsm, polyamory, addictions, codependency, trauma.
020 8103 5619 View 020 8103 5619
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Cemaliye Deran
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW9
I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) for Couples and Individuals. Other areas I can help with include Pre- marital Counselling for couples who want to address concerns or differences prior to moving into the next stage of their lives i.e. marriage, moving in together for example. Some common issues I work with include couples struggling to communicate effectively, dis-connection, negotiating differences, feeling stuck, and a lack of intimacy among others.
I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) for Couples and Individuals. Other areas I can help with include Pre- marital Counselling for couples who want to address concerns or differences prior to moving into the next stage of their lives i.e. marriage, moving in together for example. Some common issues I work with include couples struggling to communicate effectively, dis-connection, negotiating differences, feeling stuck, and a lack of intimacy among others.
020 4538 8329 View 020 4538 8329
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Naomi Segal - Couples Counselling Online
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW4
Get support with managing arguments better, trust issues, communication difficulties, cross-cultural differences, getting over an affair, separation & divorce, parenting differences, preparing for marriage, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, managing finances together, difficulties with your sexual relationship & more.
SPECIALIST ONLINE COUPLES COUNSELLING HELPING YOU CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT “How do we communicate better?”, “ How do we stop arguing?”, “We’re not getting on and I don’t know why”, “She/he won’t listen to me”, “I can’t get past her/his affair”, “Things changed after we had kids”, “I think I want to separate”... Sound familiar? Many people wait until their relationship problems seem unbearable before they decide to reach out for help. If tension is starting to develop in your relationship, don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for help.
Get support with managing arguments better, trust issues, communication difficulties, cross-cultural differences, getting over an affair, separation & divorce, parenting differences, preparing for marriage, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, managing finances together, difficulties with your sexual relationship & more.
SPECIALIST ONLINE COUPLES COUNSELLING HELPING YOU CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT “How do we communicate better?”, “ How do we stop arguing?”, “We’re not getting on and I don’t know why”, “She/he won’t listen to me”, “I can’t get past her/his affair”, “Things changed after we had kids”, “I think I want to separate”... Sound familiar? Many people wait until their relationship problems seem unbearable before they decide to reach out for help. If tension is starting to develop in your relationship, don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for help.
020 3984 9676 View 020 3984 9676
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Lila Ramsahai
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW1V
I am a well-trained and experienced psychotherapist/life coach and can assist you with various issues regarding, relationships, career, dating, arranged marriage, wedding stress, purpose, career, family issues, parenting and more. I work with individuals, couples and families and my background is diverse, multicultural and international. If you want to improve your life and be more in charge of your overall wellbeing and happiness, reach out today. Apart from finding clarity, relief and understanding, we will also establish healthy coping mechanisms and techniques that will help you progress in life.
I am a well-trained and experienced psychotherapist/life coach and can assist you with various issues regarding, relationships, career, dating, arranged marriage, wedding stress, purpose, career, family issues, parenting and more. I work with individuals, couples and families and my background is diverse, multicultural and international. If you want to improve your life and be more in charge of your overall wellbeing and happiness, reach out today. Apart from finding clarity, relief and understanding, we will also establish healthy coping mechanisms and techniques that will help you progress in life.
020 4538 1624 View 020 4538 1624
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Jo Evans
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW10
Hello and thank-you for viewing my profile. Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed or frustrated with life? Are you struggling with marital difficulties, relational conflicts or stresses at work? Are you looking for a trusting person to talk about your troubles? I am here to listen, to journey with you through your difficulties; by offering a safe, trusting and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings; to help you understand your difficulties, how to cope and manage life better.
Hello and thank-you for viewing my profile. Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed or frustrated with life? Are you struggling with marital difficulties, relational conflicts or stresses at work? Are you looking for a trusting person to talk about your troubles? I am here to listen, to journey with you through your difficulties; by offering a safe, trusting and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings; to help you understand your difficulties, how to cope and manage life better.
01256 632498 View 01256 632498
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Antonella Caraglia
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW19
When we are struggling with our painful feelings, we could feel ourselves confused and unable to move in life. Working together, we will explore your present situation in a confidential, secure and comfortable setting. You will reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences and we will identify underlying issues and emotional patterns which have a bearing on your current difficulties. We will activate resources from inside you and find new strategies to effectively deal with your life events. Languages: Italian and English. I offer both online and face to face sessions. Location: Collier's Wood (SW19).
When we are struggling with our painful feelings, we could feel ourselves confused and unable to move in life. Working together, we will explore your present situation in a confidential, secure and comfortable setting. You will reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences and we will identify underlying issues and emotional patterns which have a bearing on your current difficulties. We will activate resources from inside you and find new strategies to effectively deal with your life events. Languages: Italian and English. I offer both online and face to face sessions. Location: Collier's Wood (SW19).
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Lisa Rickerby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW19
I work hard to create a space in therapy that fits your needs and takes account of who you are as an individual and what life stage you may be at. I am a warm, honest and creative individual who believes that the trusting relationship you build with a therapist is the biggest factor in the outcome. I have worked in an NHS setting, in a counselling service and in schools and am now bringing that experience to my clients in private practice. Coming to this career a little later in life I believe I bring a great deal of life experience to my role and that helps inform my work with my clients.
I work hard to create a space in therapy that fits your needs and takes account of who you are as an individual and what life stage you may be at. I am a warm, honest and creative individual who believes that the trusting relationship you build with a therapist is the biggest factor in the outcome. I have worked in an NHS setting, in a counselling service and in schools and am now bringing that experience to my clients in private practice. Coming to this career a little later in life I believe I bring a great deal of life experience to my role and that helps inform my work with my clients.
020 3835 2532 View 020 3835 2532
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Cecilia Lopez
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW17  (Online Only)
My aim is to help you to strengthen emotional management skills in order to improve personal well-being, as well as health. My line of work is the change of perception about the conflicts that bring stress in your life. Under the approach of Transgenerational trauma and Family System you will understand the influence of family history on current problems and on interpersonal relationships. A deeply self sense of self will help you to transcend traumas, barriers and limitations as well as experience a new vision of emotional and physical health
My aim is to help you to strengthen emotional management skills in order to improve personal well-being, as well as health. My line of work is the change of perception about the conflicts that bring stress in your life. Under the approach of Transgenerational trauma and Family System you will understand the influence of family history on current problems and on interpersonal relationships. A deeply self sense of self will help you to transcend traumas, barriers and limitations as well as experience a new vision of emotional and physical health
07464 803099 View 07464 803099
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Clarendon Psychotherapy and Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South West London, London SW1V
As a relational humanistic psychotherapist, I specialise in creating a warm and safe, non-judgmental and empathic space where clients are able to explore any difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are getting in the way of healthy living, gaining insight into how to go forward. Oftentimes having suffered a significant life event such as a loss or bereavement, perhaps a divorce or other confusing relationship issues in the distant past, we become blocked, needing effective strategies and techniques to continue. I work online (during Covid lockdowns) by telephone or face to face, in both short and long term settings.
As a relational humanistic psychotherapist, I specialise in creating a warm and safe, non-judgmental and empathic space where clients are able to explore any difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are getting in the way of healthy living, gaining insight into how to go forward. Oftentimes having suffered a significant life event such as a loss or bereavement, perhaps a divorce or other confusing relationship issues in the distant past, we become blocked, needing effective strategies and techniques to continue. I work online (during Covid lockdowns) by telephone or face to face, in both short and long term settings.
020 4538 0602 View 020 4538 0602
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.