Couples go through all kinds of seasons and changes during their relationship.
Sometimes it can be useful to have a safe space to talk about things.
Couples counselling may be useful to you if you are:
- Going through a crisis, for example after an affair
- Preparing for or considering separation
- Struggling with conflicts and arguments which never seem to be resolved
- Thinking about getting married or entering a civil partnership
- Having problems and issues in your intimate relationship
- Dealing with the impact of alcohol problems or addictions
- Facing difficulties as parents.
Couples counselling tends to be completed in less than ten sessions. It is often fortnightly, sometimes after an initial phase of weekly sessions. Sessions are based on learning to communicate clearly and well, and addressing emotional needs which may be unmet within the relationship. Problems in relationships can often be resolved if things can change so that both partners’ needs are being met, but sometimes it can be helpful to have support in moving on from the relationship.
“We feel you have helped us so much and that we now communicate so much better and will continue to improve on that. We would like to thank you very much for all your time and patience” Sean and Emma (not real names)
“You have truly helped us save our marriage and resolve our problems and we are so grateful for your guidance” (Stuart and Lisa)
Dawn Woosley, Alexandre Geiseke,Thembie Mapingire Sue Day and Jackie Howell all offer couples counselling at the Old Surgery.