Relationship Therapy

Relationship psychotherapy, helps you address a multitude of issues that can arise within a close relationship. It can be for any partnership that is having difficulties whether you are living together, apart or separated, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation or length of time together.

Challenges and ups and downs are a normal part of any relationship – navigating difficulties and working on issues builds trust enhances closeness and intimacy. However, if challenging patterns are on repeat and continue to make you unhappy, then you might want to consider brining someone in to support you.

Being able to talk things through with someone outside of your relationship can give you a space to reflect and find ways to respond in new and potentially different ways.  I aim to make it possible to address challenging issues in a safe, warm and supportive space.

I bring a systemic way of working which is characterised by its collaborative, non-blaming approach.  As part of our work we will consider how influences of past relationships, developmental family experiences and different life contexts may be impacting on the relationship patterns you are in. 

 I have helped people with the following issues:

• Restoring trust
• Building back intimacy and closeness
• Repairing the effect of affairs and betrayal
• Improving communication, with methods and tools
• Dealing with endings, and managing grief and loss
• Parenting challenges
• Challenges of blended families
   

Where do we start?

I suggest an initial consultation with you together. This is an opportunity to meet me and see if I feel like the right person for you both to work with. This lasts 1hr and is charged at the hourly fee.

What happens next?

I usually suggest weekly or sometimes fortnightly meetings. On occasion it may also be useful for me to meet you each separately as part of the process.

How many sessions will we need?

This is something that will be decided together. I do regular reviews of our work to ensure we are keeping on track with the focus of the work that is helpful to you.

I am already having counselling/psychotherapy, can I do both at the same time?

Yes. Having relationship therapy and individual therapy/counselling at the same time can be helpful. It can be helpful to discuss this with your existing therapist.