Couples Counselling in Cardiff

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Travis Kerns
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF11
Some of my specialities include Relationships and Couples Counselling, Addictions, Anxiety and Stress Management, issues related to sex and sexuality, and building self esteem and asserting yourself.
Even the strongest people can struggle from time to time. Are you feeling like your relationships aren't as good as they could be? Would you like to feel better about yourself? Are there any behaviours or substances that feel like they're getting out of hand for you? I can help.
Some of my specialities include Relationships and Couples Counselling, Addictions, Anxiety and Stress Management, issues related to sex and sexuality, and building self esteem and asserting yourself.
Even the strongest people can struggle from time to time. Are you feeling like your relationships aren't as good as they could be? Would you like to feel better about yourself? Are there any behaviours or substances that feel like they're getting out of hand for you? I can help.
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Sherin Begum
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF24
My aim is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients based on empathy, trust and non-judgment.
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders. I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I work with the clients goals in mind, at their own pace and ability. No two clients are the same and adjust my skills accordingly. Whether you’re looking for small changes in perspective, understanding or attitude, or you want a deeper more meaningful change in thinking, behaviour and habits I am willing to walk that journey with you.
My aim is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients based on empathy, trust and non-judgment.
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders. I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I work with the clients goals in mind, at their own pace and ability. No two clients are the same and adjust my skills accordingly. Whether you’re looking for small changes in perspective, understanding or attitude, or you want a deeper more meaningful change in thinking, behaviour and habits I am willing to walk that journey with you.
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Katrina King
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Online Only
All sessions are tailored to the individual's circumstances, emphasizing the uniqueness of each client and building a trusting, two-way relationship between client and therapist.
I am a dedicated, conscientious, and empathetic professional offering a relaxed, confidential environment to help you address any difficulties you may be experiencing in your life. I have a warm, compassionate nature and a deep understanding of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, addictions (such as smoking and weight issues), phobias, and emotional abuse.
All sessions are tailored to the individual's circumstances, emphasizing the uniqueness of each client and building a trusting, two-way relationship between client and therapist.
I am a dedicated, conscientious, and empathetic professional offering a relaxed, confidential environment to help you address any difficulties you may be experiencing in your life. I have a warm, compassionate nature and a deep understanding of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, addictions (such as smoking and weight issues), phobias, and emotional abuse.
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David Carvalho
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cardiff CF10
I also practice as an Accredited EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner and Couples Counsellor.
At times of feeling low or anxious we often think, “what’s the point of trying it won’t make any difference”, leading to feelings of depression, sadness, fear and tearfulness. This then leads to changes in our behaviour such as withdrawing from others or staying in bed as we mull things over in our heads which makes us feel worse. Additionally, past trauma issues can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or with experiences of flashbacks and nightmares. Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused. Does this sound familiar to you?
I also practice as an Accredited EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner and Couples Counsellor.
At times of feeling low or anxious we often think, “what’s the point of trying it won’t make any difference”, leading to feelings of depression, sadness, fear and tearfulness. This then leads to changes in our behaviour such as withdrawing from others or staying in bed as we mull things over in our heads which makes us feel worse. Additionally, past trauma issues can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or with experiences of flashbacks and nightmares. Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused. Does this sound familiar to you?
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Liz Brotherton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF14
I can offer couples a safe space to explore whatever it is that's troubling you. The way I work is to look at your difficulties as an issue in the relationship between two people. I hold hope that a couple can gain new perspectives about each other and enhance the understanding of each others hidden unmet needs- often stemming from childhood. Whether that be to find a new understanding of being together, or to end the relationship well.
I can offer couples a safe space to explore whatever it is that's troubling you. The way I work is to look at your difficulties as an issue in the relationship between two people. I hold hope that a couple can gain new perspectives about each other and enhance the understanding of each others hidden unmet needs- often stemming from childhood. Whether that be to find a new understanding of being together, or to end the relationship well.
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JDJC
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF11
Waitlist for new clients
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
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The Next Page Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF11
I provide a supportive, professional and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, in which you will be given time and space to understand and gain insight into your situation.
Hi, if you feeling anxious, confused or worried? Struggling to cope or overwhelmed? I will give you a confidential safe space to talk and be heard. I am professional, non-judgmental and empathetic. I work with people with a range of issues including but not limited to, Depression and Anxiety, Suicidal thoughts, Relationships and their issues, sex and sexuality, greater life balance, work related stress and more. Counselling is a talking therapy which gives you a space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I aim to help you feel more in control and empower you to make the changes YOU want to your life!
I provide a supportive, professional and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, in which you will be given time and space to understand and gain insight into your situation.
Hi, if you feeling anxious, confused or worried? Struggling to cope or overwhelmed? I will give you a confidential safe space to talk and be heard. I am professional, non-judgmental and empathetic. I work with people with a range of issues including but not limited to, Depression and Anxiety, Suicidal thoughts, Relationships and their issues, sex and sexuality, greater life balance, work related stress and more. Counselling is a talking therapy which gives you a space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I aim to help you feel more in control and empower you to make the changes YOU want to your life!
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Mark Greenaway-Robbins
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF11
I work with adults and couples. I commit to: - offer you a therapeutic relationship in which you are therapeutically held and cherished; - be curious with you trusting that through my stance of curiosity you will be offered different ways of being in the world; - be ready to challenge you through gentleness within your capacity to receive it; - be a cheerleader who trusts in your inner resources; - model and practice self-compassion in our work together; - honour the place of humour and playfulness as essential to wellbeing; - be a co-creator with you as the therapeutic relationship develops between us. www.markgr.co.uk
I work with adults and couples. I commit to: - offer you a therapeutic relationship in which you are therapeutically held and cherished; - be curious with you trusting that through my stance of curiosity you will be offered different ways of being in the world; - be ready to challenge you through gentleness within your capacity to receive it; - be a cheerleader who trusts in your inner resources; - model and practice self-compassion in our work together; - honour the place of humour and playfulness as essential to wellbeing; - be a co-creator with you as the therapeutic relationship develops between us. www.markgr.co.uk
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Sonalle Coaching & Creative Therapies
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified Verified
Online Only
Sessions are inclusive of all ethnicities, gender, sexuality & relationship diversities, offering a safe & nurturing space to let go of what does not serve you & to reconnect with your Authentic Self.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, stress or trauma? Or do you feel that something is missing, or just isn't quite right? Do you want a fast & effective embodied solution from your home/office without a lifetime of therapy? Then email me... Online sessions only. For a limited time only, I am offering new psychotherapy clients a free 15 min clarity telephone call (UK phone numbers only) to see how it feels to work together.
Sessions are inclusive of all ethnicities, gender, sexuality & relationship diversities, offering a safe & nurturing space to let go of what does not serve you & to reconnect with your Authentic Self.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, stress or trauma? Or do you feel that something is missing, or just isn't quite right? Do you want a fast & effective embodied solution from your home/office without a lifetime of therapy? Then email me... Online sessions only. For a limited time only, I am offering new psychotherapy clients a free 15 min clarity telephone call (UK phone numbers only) to see how it feels to work together.
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Nick Shepley
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I use a variety of therapeutic skills from CBT to motivational interviewing, but none of this matters without the most important ingredient - a strong, empathic and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Working through how you feel, coping with anxiety, depression or a harmful behaviour can be one of the biggest challenges any of us face. I help people struggling with how they feel overcome overwhelming emotions and harmful coping behaviour in a safe, supportive therapeutic environment. I do this through building a strong therapeutic relationship and supporting you to find your solutions through exploring your story together. If you want to make changes in your life, deal with stress, burnout, addiction, depression or just explore what's holding you back, I am here to help.
I use a variety of therapeutic skills from CBT to motivational interviewing, but none of this matters without the most important ingredient - a strong, empathic and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Working through how you feel, coping with anxiety, depression or a harmful behaviour can be one of the biggest challenges any of us face. I help people struggling with how they feel overcome overwhelming emotions and harmful coping behaviour in a safe, supportive therapeutic environment. I do this through building a strong therapeutic relationship and supporting you to find your solutions through exploring your story together. If you want to make changes in your life, deal with stress, burnout, addiction, depression or just explore what's holding you back, I am here to help.
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Umeus Talk
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF24
Hi I'm Sarah, a Counsellor and Relationship Therapist. I am based in discreet location in Roath, Cardiff and I would like to help you move towards a happier future. With many years experience, you will find that I am a warm, friendly and effective Counsellor, that will help you feel at ease as you embark on what could be a life changing experience.
Hi I'm Sarah, a Counsellor and Relationship Therapist. I am based in discreet location in Roath, Cardiff and I would like to help you move towards a happier future. With many years experience, you will find that I am a warm, friendly and effective Counsellor, that will help you feel at ease as you embark on what could be a life changing experience.
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Platfform Wellbeing
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF24
 These include things like cognitive behaviour therapy, or relationship counselling.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
 These include things like cognitive behaviour therapy, or relationship counselling.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
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Woodland Counselling for Couples and Individuals
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF14
When we meet, I will bring to our relationship my experience and expertise in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and loss.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
When we meet, I will bring to our relationship my experience and expertise in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and loss.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
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Gerard Richard Szary
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF10
Research shows the best indicator of success is a good working relationship between you) and the therapist A 15 minute consultation gives the opportunity to check this out.
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
Research shows the best indicator of success is a good working relationship between you) and the therapist A 15 minute consultation gives the opportunity to check this out.
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
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Jack Rochon
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF24
Relationship therapy aims at regaining a 'couple state of mind' and can help untangle issues of sexual intimacy.
I have over 20 years experience & work on aspects of anxiety and depression but specialise in relationship issues; this can be on your own or as a couple. I also offer psychosexual therapy as a Tavistock Trained therapist; all are available on-line & in person in Cardiff & Chepstow. I act as a highly confidential guide through present struggles that may be dividing your relationship or making you feel depressed. Changing whatever is keeping you emotionally distant or sexually disconnected from partners is a crucial goal. The complexity of maintaining intimacy or experiencing betrayal or simply feeling distant - can be worked with.
Relationship therapy aims at regaining a 'couple state of mind' and can help untangle issues of sexual intimacy.
I have over 20 years experience & work on aspects of anxiety and depression but specialise in relationship issues; this can be on your own or as a couple. I also offer psychosexual therapy as a Tavistock Trained therapist; all are available on-line & in person in Cardiff & Chepstow. I act as a highly confidential guide through present struggles that may be dividing your relationship or making you feel depressed. Changing whatever is keeping you emotionally distant or sexually disconnected from partners is a crucial goal. The complexity of maintaining intimacy or experiencing betrayal or simply feeling distant - can be worked with.
01841 550949 View 01841 550949
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Preeya Vara
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF11
They can make us and they can break us highlighting that the journey towards developing a healthier relationship with ourselves is so important.
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I understand that taking the initial step of seeking support is often the hardest part of the journey and having the courage to ask for help takes incredible strength, so good on you! I believe that everyone deserves the chance of a brighter and fulfilling life and with the right skills, resources and support, the possibilities of personal growth and development are limitless.
They can make us and they can break us highlighting that the journey towards developing a healthier relationship with ourselves is so important.
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I understand that taking the initial step of seeking support is often the hardest part of the journey and having the courage to ask for help takes incredible strength, so good on you! I believe that everyone deserves the chance of a brighter and fulfilling life and with the right skills, resources and support, the possibilities of personal growth and development are limitless.
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Post Natal Depression Counsellor Katie Leatham
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF5
For counselling to work it requires a safe, trusting relationship.
You are probably feeling very upset, alone and confused, maybe even ashamed and wondering if counselling could help? Everyone who comes to therapy has a unique set of issues but the underlying need to share the distress and be understood, is true for everyone. If you are struggling with parenting, postnatal depression, miscarriage or your identity during a life transition, you are not alone. I have lots of experience working with women (and men) who are struggling with life and want to feel better than they currently do. I also help younger people and teens who may have self esteem issues, feel sad, anxious or be self harming.
For counselling to work it requires a safe, trusting relationship.
You are probably feeling very upset, alone and confused, maybe even ashamed and wondering if counselling could help? Everyone who comes to therapy has a unique set of issues but the underlying need to share the distress and be understood, is true for everyone. If you are struggling with parenting, postnatal depression, miscarriage or your identity during a life transition, you are not alone. I have lots of experience working with women (and men) who are struggling with life and want to feel better than they currently do. I also help younger people and teens who may have self esteem issues, feel sad, anxious or be self harming.
01437 808237 View 01437 808237
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Claire Emma Rowlands-Gent
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF11
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner.  I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer  a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner.  I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer  a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
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Dr Kate Rhodes Online Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship & work hard to forge trusting, empathetic & genuine connections with clients.
Hello, I'm Kate, I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering remote video therapy to adults & young people across the UK. I have over 15 years’ experience working in the NHS and am now pleased to be able to offer help to those who need it in private practise. I have a particular interest in trauma and difficult life events and enjoy working with clients using EMDR to make huge changes to their lives. If you have experienced a one off traumatic incident, or have complex childhood experiences and relationships please do reach out to talk: I have helped many people to overcome the impact that such distressing events have had on their lives.
I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship & work hard to forge trusting, empathetic & genuine connections with clients.
Hello, I'm Kate, I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering remote video therapy to adults & young people across the UK. I have over 15 years’ experience working in the NHS and am now pleased to be able to offer help to those who need it in private practise. I have a particular interest in trauma and difficult life events and enjoy working with clients using EMDR to make huge changes to their lives. If you have experienced a one off traumatic incident, or have complex childhood experiences and relationships please do reach out to talk: I have helped many people to overcome the impact that such distressing events have had on their lives.
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Dr Joshua Comyn
Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working ( partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working ( partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
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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.