Couples Counselling in Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin

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Peter Kearns
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D6W
Couples counselling is my specialist area. This ranges from marriage counselling, to same sex relationship therapy. I use different processes to explore the triggers & find new ways to manage couple conflict. Each relationship is unique & needs nurturing, whether your intention is to re-build the relationship or to have a safe space before moving on.
Couples counselling is my specialist area. This ranges from marriage counselling, to same sex relationship therapy. I use different processes to explore the triggers & find new ways to manage couple conflict. Each relationship is unique & needs nurturing, whether your intention is to re-build the relationship or to have a safe space before moving on.
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Olwen Price
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06  (Online Only)
Olwen works broadly with Stress, Relationship issues with loved ones, Hyper/Hypo sexuality, Identity/Orientation, and Compulsions such as sex/love/porn dependencies.
Counselling and Psychotherapy provides treatment of any issues that are important to you and that may be affecting your life negatively. Olwen provides a safe space to talk, will listen, support and help to understand your present situation. Olwen will help you to work though your own solutions, in a non-judgemental way. The overall aim is to work towards living in a more satisfying and resourceful way. Olwen provides a safe and confidential space to explore thoughts, feeling, beliefs and behaviours that affect your life negatively. Through exploration, understanding and talking, a more positive change and/or outlook can occur.
Olwen works broadly with Stress, Relationship issues with loved ones, Hyper/Hypo sexuality, Identity/Orientation, and Compulsions such as sex/love/porn dependencies.
Counselling and Psychotherapy provides treatment of any issues that are important to you and that may be affecting your life negatively. Olwen provides a safe space to talk, will listen, support and help to understand your present situation. Olwen will help you to work though your own solutions, in a non-judgemental way. The overall aim is to work towards living in a more satisfying and resourceful way. Olwen provides a safe and confidential space to explore thoughts, feeling, beliefs and behaviours that affect your life negatively. Through exploration, understanding and talking, a more positive change and/or outlook can occur.
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Chiara Antolovi
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D6W
Chiara Antolovi MIACP holds a BA Hons degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School, which consisted of 4 years of training. A fully qualified and accredited therapist, Chiara works within the code of ethics and practice as set out by the IACP. Chiara works with individuals and couples. Chiara is also very active helping clients facing distress in the workplace and is an active part of the Health Assured Employee Assistance Program (EAP) team. This is time limited, solution focused work. Chiara also has experience helping clients through new methods of counselling like the use of Skype video sessions.
Chiara Antolovi MIACP holds a BA Hons degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School, which consisted of 4 years of training. A fully qualified and accredited therapist, Chiara works within the code of ethics and practice as set out by the IACP. Chiara works with individuals and couples. Chiara is also very active helping clients facing distress in the workplace and is an active part of the Health Assured Employee Assistance Program (EAP) team. This is time limited, solution focused work. Chiara also has experience helping clients through new methods of counselling like the use of Skype video sessions.
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Deimante Jaugaite Individual And Couples Therapist
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
I speak English, German, Lithuanian & Russian. I specialize in being open minded! I encourage my clients to talk about everything. Intimacy, Sexuality, Trauma, Addiction. Their relationship with themselves and the world (a lot can be learned from daily patterns and behaviours), deepest fears, things they wish they had never done and equally, dreams, goals, and ambitions. The Therapeutic space is your sanctuary to be yourself, whether you’re hurting, feeling lost and fragile or just are curious to learn more about yourself. The goal is not to change you entirely but to work on updating your current self to become your best self.
I speak English, German, Lithuanian & Russian. I specialize in being open minded! I encourage my clients to talk about everything. Intimacy, Sexuality, Trauma, Addiction. Their relationship with themselves and the world (a lot can be learned from daily patterns and behaviours), deepest fears, things they wish they had never done and equally, dreams, goals, and ambitions. The Therapeutic space is your sanctuary to be yourself, whether you’re hurting, feeling lost and fragile or just are curious to learn more about yourself. The goal is not to change you entirely but to work on updating your current self to become your best self.
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Emma Calio'
Psychotherapist, MSc, IFPP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
I am an Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in clinical practice for over 14 years. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings within the mental health sector including hospitals and day- services. My broad range of experience includes working with psychiatric diagnoses such as psychosis and borderline personalities and with those affected by anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, bereavement and traumatic and post traumatic disorders. I provide a safe and non judgemental space for you to speak about any concern and anxiety you may have yourself or within relationship at work or at home.
I am an Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in clinical practice for over 14 years. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings within the mental health sector including hospitals and day- services. My broad range of experience includes working with psychiatric diagnoses such as psychosis and borderline personalities and with those affected by anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, bereavement and traumatic and post traumatic disorders. I provide a safe and non judgemental space for you to speak about any concern and anxiety you may have yourself or within relationship at work or at home.
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Malou Acupuncture Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
I have over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine, and acupuncture treatment for overall well-being. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist, through 4 years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, which enhanced my empathetic understanding of my feelings and others. When Western medicine and philosophy meet Eastern, it allows Mind, Body and Spirit to emerge into ‘ONE’. I believe the change happens when we develop the awareness that we have the capacity “To know, To understand, To act differently”, and know “Imperfection is the Perfection” under a therapeutic relationship between us. Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
I have over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine, and acupuncture treatment for overall well-being. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist, through 4 years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, which enhanced my empathetic understanding of my feelings and others. When Western medicine and philosophy meet Eastern, it allows Mind, Body and Spirit to emerge into ‘ONE’. I believe the change happens when we develop the awareness that we have the capacity “To know, To understand, To act differently”, and know “Imperfection is the Perfection” under a therapeutic relationship between us. Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
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Lesley Delaney
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06  (Online Only)
I believe that through the counselling relationship , I can help you to explore and develop new approaches to dealing with difficult, problematic and stressful situations.
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives and possibilities. I am here to help you.
I believe that through the counselling relationship , I can help you to explore and develop new approaches to dealing with difficult, problematic and stressful situations.
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives and possibilities. I am here to help you.
(01) 267 6517 x73 View (01) 267 6517 x73
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Collaboration Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
Please see my radio Podcasts on Mental Health - Dublin City FM Show -Tuning Inwards and NearFM Lifeline shows: My Videos on YouTube under 'Raymond Walsh Part' - 6 parts - First Part 'Rationalsation over Rumination'. Specialising in Relationship and Couples therapy,and Mental health conditions: ADHD:OCD:Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia. Cognitive behavioural therapy offered if needed to offer answers and solutuons: Trauma and overwhelming anxiety experience also: Through collaboration, building the relationship and offering a sense of humanity,built on these achievements is a new sense of personal happiness and fulfilment.
Please see my radio Podcasts on Mental Health - Dublin City FM Show -Tuning Inwards and NearFM Lifeline shows: My Videos on YouTube under 'Raymond Walsh Part' - 6 parts - First Part 'Rationalsation over Rumination'. Specialising in Relationship and Couples therapy,and Mental health conditions: ADHD:OCD:Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia. Cognitive behavioural therapy offered if needed to offer answers and solutuons: Trauma and overwhelming anxiety experience also: Through collaboration, building the relationship and offering a sense of humanity,built on these achievements is a new sense of personal happiness and fulfilment.
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Anthony Burke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently only working online and do not expect to work in-person until mid 2024. I am a qualified, experienced Integrative Psychotherapist accredited with IACP and IAHIP. I am also a COSRT registered Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist for both individuals and couples and an EMDR accredited practitioner. I completed postgraduate CBT training in Trinity College Dublin and also completed Foundational and Intensive DBT training. I work with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, grief, psychosexual issues, relationships, self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation and trauma.
I am currently only working online and do not expect to work in-person until mid 2024. I am a qualified, experienced Integrative Psychotherapist accredited with IACP and IAHIP. I am also a COSRT registered Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist for both individuals and couples and an EMDR accredited practitioner. I completed postgraduate CBT training in Trinity College Dublin and also completed Foundational and Intensive DBT training. I work with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, grief, psychosexual issues, relationships, self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation and trauma.
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Fay Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
My expertise lies in helping you express, acknowledge and process your emotions – especially those rooted in anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, abuse or trauma – which can be confusing to articulate.
My expertise lies in helping you express, acknowledge and process your emotions – especially those rooted in anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, abuse or trauma – which can be confusing to articulate.
087 288 0610 View 087 288 0610
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Siobhán Logan Counselling Kildare Services
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
Siobhan is a fully certified CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
Siobhan is a fully certified CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
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Online Psychologists
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
Dr Deirdre Walsh is a holistic psychologist and yoga instructor. She believes in an integrated approach to human health and wellness and that there’s many ways to help empower people to better themselves. She is passionately committed to helping people reconnect with the best version of themselves and ignite their true potential.
Dr Deirdre Walsh is a holistic psychologist and yoga instructor. She believes in an integrated approach to human health and wellness and that there’s many ways to help empower people to better themselves. She is passionately committed to helping people reconnect with the best version of themselves and ignite their true potential.
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Cogbeh - Cognitive Behavioural Services
MA
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
My services are (1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), (2) The Psychology Of Sport and Performance, (3) Meaning and Purpose in Life. In person or online. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Lecturer. Sports Coach. Sports Coach Tutor. Author of the book 'The Aware Self: A Compendium Of Conscious Living.'
My services are (1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), (2) The Psychology Of Sport and Performance, (3) Meaning and Purpose in Life. In person or online. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Lecturer. Sports Coach. Sports Coach Tutor. Author of the book 'The Aware Self: A Compendium Of Conscious Living.'
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Denise Ann Brett
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Verified Verified
Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin, County Dublin D06
Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.
Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.
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Online Therapists

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Gillian Fagan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D01  (Online Only)
Now I'm a psychotherapist, counsellor, coach, couples therapist, mental health first aider, CBT therapist, workplace wellbeing specialist and GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity) therapist.
I love how resourceful people can be. Most of us don't question who we are or how we got here until in a crisis or conflict. Therapy can be useful for many reasons; self acceptance, letting go of others expectations, difficulties in relationships, feeling stuck, a personal challenge, or just learning more about yourself. I love studying the science of human behaviour and understanding why we are the way we are. I combine psychology and science with psychotherapy in my approach. I work with a wide variety of issues, and have additional training in a number of areas, constantly developing the services I can offer.
Now I'm a psychotherapist, counsellor, coach, couples therapist, mental health first aider, CBT therapist, workplace wellbeing specialist and GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity) therapist.
I love how resourceful people can be. Most of us don't question who we are or how we got here until in a crisis or conflict. Therapy can be useful for many reasons; self acceptance, letting go of others expectations, difficulties in relationships, feeling stuck, a personal challenge, or just learning more about yourself. I love studying the science of human behaviour and understanding why we are the way we are. I combine psychology and science with psychotherapy in my approach. I work with a wide variety of issues, and have additional training in a number of areas, constantly developing the services I can offer.
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Thom Sherry Psychotherapy Psychosexual Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D02  (Online Only)
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I've worked as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, charities and the NHS in London for 16 years. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I've worked as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, charities and the NHS in London for 16 years. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
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U do U Therapy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D01
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Paul O Beirne and my aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to enable adults, adolescents (16+) and those in intimate partner relationships to be curious, explore, and develop awareness that can lead to positive personal and relational growth. The purpose of therapy is to welcome in all experiences, feelings and aspects of you that may not have a voice in everyday life and journey compassionately with them together. You do you; because everyone else is taken.
My name is Paul O Beirne and my aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to enable adults, adolescents (16+) and those in intimate partner relationships to be curious, explore, and develop awareness that can lead to positive personal and relational growth. The purpose of therapy is to welcome in all experiences, feelings and aspects of you that may not have a voice in everyday life and journey compassionately with them together. You do you; because everyone else is taken.
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Adam Jensen Chartered Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
My approach to working with clients is to firstly establish a functional, communicative, trusting relationship and then to quickly identify and begin to work toward achieving collaboratively agreed upon goals.
I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions because before therapy can be productive it must, firstly, feel safe. From there, goals that the client might like to achieve naturally emerge in the conversation. These goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, thinking or feeling differently about our pasts or, in many cases, just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
My approach to working with clients is to firstly establish a functional, communicative, trusting relationship and then to quickly identify and begin to work toward achieving collaboratively agreed upon goals.
I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions because before therapy can be productive it must, firstly, feel safe. From there, goals that the client might like to achieve naturally emerge in the conversation. These goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, thinking or feeling differently about our pasts or, in many cases, just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
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Margaret Gray
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02  (Online Only)
With couples, my approach is mostly based on Emotion Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I am a fully accredited couple's and individual psychotherapist, with over 30 years of working with individuals, couples and families. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help you 'join the dots' in your present and past, so that you can uncover and recover, parts of yourself that may have got lost along the way. Ideally, this journey can help you find meaning, peace and joy, within and beyond challenging life experiences. Ultimately, both individual and couple's psychotherapy is all about self-empowerment.
With couples, my approach is mostly based on Emotion Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I am a fully accredited couple's and individual psychotherapist, with over 30 years of working with individuals, couples and families. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help you 'join the dots' in your present and past, so that you can uncover and recover, parts of yourself that may have got lost along the way. Ideally, this journey can help you find meaning, peace and joy, within and beyond challenging life experiences. Ultimately, both individual and couple's psychotherapy is all about self-empowerment.
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Samantha Wallace
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D22
I have experience in a range of different presentations such as: Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence, Childhood Experiences, Family Estrangement/Adoption, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Work Related Issues, Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction, Personal Development, Suicide, Body Image Issues, Fertility and Menopause Related Issues.
Hi, I’m Sam. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy as well as a Professional Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy and I’m a fully accredited member of the IACP. Helping to empower and resource my clients is at the heart of what I do and is facilitated by the safe space I provide for self-discovery and introspection. I place an emphasis on forming strong relationships with all of my clients through non-judgement, empathy and understanding. I draw from many theoretical models to best suit the needs of each individual client e.g. CBT and psychodynamics.
I have experience in a range of different presentations such as: Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence, Childhood Experiences, Family Estrangement/Adoption, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Work Related Issues, Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction, Personal Development, Suicide, Body Image Issues, Fertility and Menopause Related Issues.
Hi, I’m Sam. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy as well as a Professional Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy and I’m a fully accredited member of the IACP. Helping to empower and resource my clients is at the heart of what I do and is facilitated by the safe space I provide for self-discovery and introspection. I place an emphasis on forming strong relationships with all of my clients through non-judgement, empathy and understanding. I draw from many theoretical models to best suit the needs of each individual client e.g. CBT and psychodynamics.
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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.