Marriage Counselling in Port Talbot

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Carolyn J Powell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
At a time of great anxiety, relationships have come under great pressure, I hope my specialist skill set will help you as an individual or maybe ,together with your partner, to find a way forward.
I work holistically recognising that stress & trauma affects the body as well as the thinking process. With a Psycho-sexual specialism I work mainly with trauma , grief & loss. Poor relationships, infertility, infidelity, life-stage issues can lead to a breakdown in communication & heartbreak. My conversational approach can help explore these situations.
At a time of great anxiety, relationships have come under great pressure, I hope my specialist skill set will help you as an individual or maybe ,together with your partner, to find a way forward.
I work holistically recognising that stress & trauma affects the body as well as the thinking process. With a Psycho-sexual specialism I work mainly with trauma , grief & loss. Poor relationships, infertility, infidelity, life-stage issues can lead to a breakdown in communication & heartbreak. My conversational approach can help explore these situations.
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Simon James
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer a calm, supportive space for adults, couples and young people (18+) to explore anxiety, ADHD, identity and neurodivergent experiences.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or burnt out, often trying to navigate anxiety, identity, or neurodivergence such as ADHD. You might want to understand yourself better, feel more in control, or stop masking and people pleasing just to get through the day. You may be looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are, and where your experiences are taken seriously. Therapy can help you manage emotions, rebuild confidence, and make sense of your past as you move toward a more grounded, authentic life.
I offer a calm, supportive space for adults, couples and young people (18+) to explore anxiety, ADHD, identity and neurodivergent experiences.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or burnt out, often trying to navigate anxiety, identity, or neurodivergence such as ADHD. You might want to understand yourself better, feel more in control, or stop masking and people pleasing just to get through the day. You may be looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are, and where your experiences are taken seriously. Therapy can help you manage emotions, rebuild confidence, and make sense of your past as you move toward a more grounded, authentic life.
01792 342386 View 01792 342386
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Lisa Margaret Gilchrist
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I work with individuals, couples, children, young people and families.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that looks at your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps to change some of these to manage your problems. A key part of this is identifying the negative thinking patterns that you may feel trapped in, helping you to break free from these and to feel better.
I work with individuals, couples, children, young people and families.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that looks at your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps to change some of these to manage your problems. A key part of this is identifying the negative thinking patterns that you may feel trapped in, helping you to break free from these and to feel better.
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City Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
City Counselling Services provides a welcoming, professional, and confidential counselling service in Swansea. We are committed to offering a supportive and caring environment where clients can feel comfortable and understood. Our team includes both male and female counsellors who are qualified, either fully BACP Accredited or working towards accreditation, and all are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Specialist services include EMDR Trauma therapy, Supervision, CBT. Our counselling rooms have disabled access, with parking available nearby.
City Counselling Services provides a welcoming, professional, and confidential counselling service in Swansea. We are committed to offering a supportive and caring environment where clients can feel comfortable and understood. Our team includes both male and female counsellors who are qualified, either fully BACP Accredited or working towards accreditation, and all are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Specialist services include EMDR Trauma therapy, Supervision, CBT. Our counselling rooms have disabled access, with parking available nearby.
01792 739777 View 01792 739777
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Katie Ruddy
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
01792 949783 View 01792 949783

More Therapists Nearby

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Maria Davies
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Whether you're living with anxiety, grief or family estrangement, therapy offers the opportunity to make sense of what's happening in your life. I combine warmth and compassion with a thoughtful, analytical approach, helping you understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. I believe that lasting change comes not only from learning coping strategies but from understanding yourself more deeply, so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence and hope.
Whether you're living with anxiety, grief or family estrangement, therapy offers the opportunity to make sense of what's happening in your life. I combine warmth and compassion with a thoughtful, analytical approach, helping you understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. I believe that lasting change comes not only from learning coping strategies but from understanding yourself more deeply, so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence and hope.
01267 616770 View 01267 616770
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Nicola Stockford
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bridgend CF31
I accept payment via Bank Transfer; costs are £60 for individual counselling/EMDR and £75 for couples.
You may be feeling a bit lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or have been going through a difficult stage in life. Perhaps traumatic events or relationship difficulties have been affecting your self-esteem or causing low mood and anxiety. Whatever it is that you might have been working through, it can help to get professional support and be heard, acknowledged, and have someone navigate through it safely and mindfully with you.
I accept payment via Bank Transfer; costs are £60 for individual counselling/EMDR and £75 for couples.
You may be feeling a bit lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or have been going through a difficult stage in life. Perhaps traumatic events or relationship difficulties have been affecting your self-esteem or causing low mood and anxiety. Whatever it is that you might have been working through, it can help to get professional support and be heard, acknowledged, and have someone navigate through it safely and mindfully with you.
01656 336655 View 01656 336655
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The Therapywise Foundation
Counsellor, MSc
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you worried about your child's behaviour and don't know what to do? Are you fed up of getting calls from school or of arguing all the time at home? Do you feel like you're letting your child down and just wish you could help them be their best self instead? You don’t need to be alone in this. Together we can help and support your child to be the best they can be. I know that asking for help can be terrifying. Please be assured you are not committing to anything by contacting me.
Are you worried about your child's behaviour and don't know what to do? Are you fed up of getting calls from school or of arguing all the time at home? Do you feel like you're letting your child down and just wish you could help them be their best self instead? You don’t need to be alone in this. Together we can help and support your child to be the best they can be. I know that asking for help can be terrifying. Please be assured you are not committing to anything by contacting me.
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Dr Lisa-Maria Kraml
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Cardiff CF14
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Lisa, a Clinical Psychologist offering compassionate support to women and families through a range of challenges in their journey from preconception into early parenthood. I support the emotional and psychological impact of IVF, alongside extreme fear of birth, extreme pregnancy sickness, perinatal trauma, perinatal loss, and when pregnancy or parenting activates earlier relational trauma. I help individuals and families strengthen emotional connection, nurture children’s development, and care for their own wellbeing. My work is systemic, attachment-focused, and guided by compassion, inclusion, equity and feminism.
Hi, I’m Lisa, a Clinical Psychologist offering compassionate support to women and families through a range of challenges in their journey from preconception into early parenthood. I support the emotional and psychological impact of IVF, alongside extreme fear of birth, extreme pregnancy sickness, perinatal trauma, perinatal loss, and when pregnancy or parenting activates earlier relational trauma. I help individuals and families strengthen emotional connection, nurture children’s development, and care for their own wellbeing. My work is systemic, attachment-focused, and guided by compassion, inclusion, equity and feminism.
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Photo of Liz May Hood - Woodland Counselling for Couples and Individuals, Psychotherapist, MBACP
I am committed to ongoing Professional Development, having gained specialist training for couple and individual counselling service.
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.
I am committed to ongoing Professional Development, having gained specialist training for couple and individual counselling service.
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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Dr Rhiannon King Couples & Relationship Therapy
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues?
Are you looking for a relationship MOT? From surviving to thriving, I specialise in providing highly collaborative, bespoke, fair, balanced & safe experiences where both partners feel understood, valued & supported. My therapeutic style is flexible, dynamic & creative focusing on the expectations, needs, personalities of the individuals & couple.
Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues?
Are you looking for a relationship MOT? From surviving to thriving, I specialise in providing highly collaborative, bespoke, fair, balanced & safe experiences where both partners feel understood, valued & supported. My therapeutic style is flexible, dynamic & creative focusing on the expectations, needs, personalities of the individuals & couple.
0131 381 8066 View 0131 381 8066
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Aid 2 Recovery
Psychotherapist
3 Endorsed
Couples £145
I have over 30 years experience working within the health and social sector . I hold a Bsc (Hons) RNLD Nursing degree with over 25 years mental health experience. I support people with anxiety & depression victims of sexual abuse and domestic abuse.I also work with neurodiversity I am able to offer face to face therapy in a confidential and safe space & domiciliary assessments and remote therapy via Zoom. I promise to listen & ensure you have a safe space, which is confidential and comfortable. Allowing improvement in your mental health & wellbeing. Remote therapy as just as beneficial as face to face sessions. I’m here for you.
Couples £145
I have over 30 years experience working within the health and social sector . I hold a Bsc (Hons) RNLD Nursing degree with over 25 years mental health experience. I support people with anxiety & depression victims of sexual abuse and domestic abuse.I also work with neurodiversity I am able to offer face to face therapy in a confidential and safe space & domiciliary assessments and remote therapy via Zoom. I promise to listen & ensure you have a safe space, which is confidential and comfortable. Allowing improvement in your mental health & wellbeing. Remote therapy as just as beneficial as face to face sessions. I’m here for you.
01443 803621 View 01443 803621
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Sherin Begum
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF24
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.
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.
01446 509155 View 01446 509155
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Dr Brianna Oaten
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I originally trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the United States before relocating to the United Kingdom to complete my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years of experience providing psychological therapies in the NHS. I specialise in maternal mental health and birth trauma, and I am passionate about supporting clients with their mental health and emotional wellbeing through their fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, supporting you to develop a clear understanding of your difficulties and to create meaningful change.
I originally trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the United States before relocating to the United Kingdom to complete my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years of experience providing psychological therapies in the NHS. I specialise in maternal mental health and birth trauma, and I am passionate about supporting clients with their mental health and emotional wellbeing through their fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, supporting you to develop a clear understanding of your difficulties and to create meaningful change.
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Amanda Louise Wyatt
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Have you been in an abusive relationship and are struggling to move forward? I’m an experienced counsellor who has been supporting clients since 2018. My specialist area is helping women recover from the lasting effects of emotionally, psychologically, physically, and coercively abusive relationships. Abuse can leave you questioning yourself, doubting your judgement, struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, or feeling as though you’ve lost who you are. Even after the relationship has ended, it’s impact can remain.
Have you been in an abusive relationship and are struggling to move forward? I’m an experienced counsellor who has been supporting clients since 2018. My specialist area is helping women recover from the lasting effects of emotionally, psychologically, physically, and coercively abusive relationships. Abuse can leave you questioning yourself, doubting your judgement, struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, or feeling as though you’ve lost who you are. Even after the relationship has ended, it’s impact can remain.
01792 949489 View 01792 949489
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Marianne Trent
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.
I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.
024 7518 9423 View 024 7518 9423
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Dr Mehrnaz Vazirian Zadeh
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Cardiff CF3
I offer couples sessions at the same rate.
Hi, I’m Naz, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist offering a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. I have particular experience working with people adjusting to physical health conditions, including long-term illness, and palliative and end-of-life concerns. This extends to family and friends caring for a loved one. I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and interpersonal difficulties. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi, working with a strong awareness of cultural, social, and other systemic factors that shape people’s lives.
I offer couples sessions at the same rate.
Hi, I’m Naz, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist offering a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. I have particular experience working with people adjusting to physical health conditions, including long-term illness, and palliative and end-of-life concerns. This extends to family and friends caring for a loved one. I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and interpersonal difficulties. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi, working with a strong awareness of cultural, social, and other systemic factors that shape people’s lives.
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Tracy Brain
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Barry CF62
I work with families, couples and individual clients providing psychotherapy for problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and relationship problems.
Systemic Psychotherapy is particularly effective for anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, child and adolescent mental health issues, adult mental health issues, behaviour difficulties, parenting issues, illness, separation, divorce and step-family life, eating disorders, difficulties with life cycle change.
I work with families, couples and individual clients providing psychotherapy for problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and relationship problems.
Systemic Psychotherapy is particularly effective for anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, child and adolescent mental health issues, adult mental health issues, behaviour difficulties, parenting issues, illness, separation, divorce and step-family life, eating disorders, difficulties with life cycle change.
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Dr Charlie Cowtan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting. Sometimes therapy involves seeing the person on their own, and other times it can involve the wider family as well. Our sessions will start by getting to know you better, and what your main difficulties are at present, in the context of your life experiences. Helping you to understand why you are having such difficulties will help us to tailor our psychological intervention to your specific needs. I will be with you every step of the way.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting. Sometimes therapy involves seeing the person on their own, and other times it can involve the wider family as well. Our sessions will start by getting to know you better, and what your main difficulties are at present, in the context of your life experiences. Helping you to understand why you are having such difficulties will help us to tailor our psychological intervention to your specific needs. I will be with you every step of the way.
01633 603406 View 01633 603406
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Paul Anthony Doster
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bridgend CF35
If you are struggling with any type of dependency or have concerns about a partner/family member, please contact me.
Are you feeling uncertain and fearful about the future? Do you feel stuck? Anxious?Angry? Hopeless? Depressed? Are you unable to sleep at night? Are you coping in ways that are harming you, your mind, your body, your family, your future or your finances? These coping methods can often be driven by negative emotions and toxic thinking patterns.I listen without judgement, in complete confidence and safety. I use an integrative, person centred approach, utilising wisdom from a number of schools of psychotherapy and counselling, including transactional analysis,brief solution focused, psychodynamic and behavioural ideas including DBT.
If you are struggling with any type of dependency or have concerns about a partner/family member, please contact me.
Are you feeling uncertain and fearful about the future? Do you feel stuck? Anxious?Angry? Hopeless? Depressed? Are you unable to sleep at night? Are you coping in ways that are harming you, your mind, your body, your family, your future or your finances? These coping methods can often be driven by negative emotions and toxic thinking patterns.I listen without judgement, in complete confidence and safety. I use an integrative, person centred approach, utilising wisdom from a number of schools of psychotherapy and counselling, including transactional analysis,brief solution focused, psychodynamic and behavioural ideas including DBT.
01656 335068 View 01656 335068
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.