Marriage Counselling in Saint Ives

Samantha Evamy
Counsellor, MBACP
My work with couples focuses on areas such as improving communication, managing conflict, building connection and negotiating stressful life events.
Life can be a challenge. I have a warm approach and experience of working with clients dealing with issues such as relationship difficulties – including betrayals and breakups – anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, addiction and bereavement. I'm also trained in helping adults impacted by ADHD. As a person-centred counsellor, my role is to create a safe, supportive space where you have the freedom to talk about how you're feeling with someone who isn’t a friend or a family member, and reflect on what you want from life. With this support can come clarity, healing and growth.
My work with couples focuses on areas such as improving communication, managing conflict, building connection and negotiating stressful life events.
Life can be a challenge. I have a warm approach and experience of working with clients dealing with issues such as relationship difficulties – including betrayals and breakups – anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, addiction and bereavement. I'm also trained in helping adults impacted by ADHD. As a person-centred counsellor, my role is to create a safe, supportive space where you have the freedom to talk about how you're feeling with someone who isn’t a friend or a family member, and reflect on what you want from life. With this support can come clarity, healing and growth.
01726 219604 View 01726 219604
Enowi Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
I also support couples facing communication breakdowns, conflict, intimacy issues, trust ruptures, infidelity, attachment clashes or repeating patterns.
With over a decade in adolescent mental health, I offer collaborative, trauma‑informed Transactional Analysis psychotherapy. My work supports anxiety, overwhelm, attachment patterns and relational dynamics. TA gives us a grounded, compassionate way to explore your story and create change in individual, couples or group therapy.
I also support couples facing communication breakdowns, conflict, intimacy issues, trust ruptures, infidelity, attachment clashes or repeating patterns.
With over a decade in adolescent mental health, I offer collaborative, trauma‑informed Transactional Analysis psychotherapy. My work supports anxiety, overwhelm, attachment patterns and relational dynamics. TA gives us a grounded, compassionate way to explore your story and create change in individual, couples or group therapy.
01726 211544 View 01726 211544
Julia Pikal Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Serves Area
I offer individual counselling or Couple Counselling in person or skype.
I can help you with most issues but specialise in Couple Counselling as well all relationship problems, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem for individuals. I can offer short term solution based therapy , counselling, or longer term more in depth therapy (Psychotherapy) All this will be discussed in the first session where we will make a plan.
I offer individual counselling or Couple Counselling in person or skype.
I can help you with most issues but specialise in Couple Counselling as well all relationship problems, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem for individuals. I can offer short term solution based therapy , counselling, or longer term more in depth therapy (Psychotherapy) All this will be discussed in the first session where we will make a plan.
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Anna Hall Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
01697 921271 View 01697 921271
Tim Harvard Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within in our conversations.
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within in our conversations.
01736 803971 View 01736 803971
Sarah Waters
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an approachable, experienced Integrative therapist with over 15 years experience whose aim is to help alleviate anxiety and get to the roots of the disharmony that you may currently experience in your life. My core training was Person Centred Therapy however I incorporate extensive knowledge of Attachment Theory and Childhood Trauma into my approach.This acknowledges the huge impact our early months/years can have on our emotional (and physical) health and well-being. My most recent training in Internal Family Systems also informs my approach and is a powerful model for understanding the mind as a system of different parts.
I am an approachable, experienced Integrative therapist with over 15 years experience whose aim is to help alleviate anxiety and get to the roots of the disharmony that you may currently experience in your life. My core training was Person Centred Therapy however I incorporate extensive knowledge of Attachment Theory and Childhood Trauma into my approach.This acknowledges the huge impact our early months/years can have on our emotional (and physical) health and well-being. My most recent training in Internal Family Systems also informs my approach and is a powerful model for understanding the mind as a system of different parts.
01872 308683 View 01872 308683
Kirstin Bicknell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing.
For couples I offer relationship counselling, this may be to build a stronger relationship, work through difficulties or to work with a relationship ending. As well as my private practice experience I have 10 years experience of individual short term counselling through NHS GP referral. I am also level 1 IFS trained and integrate EMDR with IFS in my work.
I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing.
For couples I offer relationship counselling, this may be to build a stronger relationship, work through difficulties or to work with a relationship ending. As well as my private practice experience I have 10 years experience of individual short term counselling through NHS GP referral. I am also level 1 IFS trained and integrate EMDR with IFS in my work.
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Mac Andrews
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
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Waitlist for new clients
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FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.

When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.

Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.

Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.

What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.

How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.