Relationship therapy isn’t just for couples — it can also benefit non-romantic relationships such as siblings, friends, parents, and adult children, or even business partners.

During therapy, I will be neutral, and I will assess how each person experiences issues in the relationship, and just like individual therapy, this will be a process.

How many sessions?

• As this is a challenging process, the average length of time is 12 months. It can be longer or shorter, depending on the issue and commitment.

• On average, sessions will last 1.5 hours, and ideally weekly sessions should be booked for the first 4 to 8 weeks. Later, I can introduce sessions every 2 weeks, and towards the end, monthly sessions will be ok.

• One or both individuals may become stuck and struggle to overcome certain problems.

• Below is a list of common issues:

• Constant fighting

• Grown Distant

• Find it hard to connect since the baby or addition

• Navigating new life transitions, such as retirement, illness, or an empty nest.

• Recent infidelity or betrayal

• One partner might be controlling

• One partner might find the other is not present.

• Finding it hard to have a conversation

• Anger might be expressed in a hurtful way

• Is love still present?

• You might want more/less sex

• Sex might be boring or predictable.

How does relationship/Couples therapy work?

• I will talk to both parties over the phone to understand the issue both are experiencing. We will go through arrangements, time, cost, and location.

• Once this pre-assessment is done, a contract and questionnaire are sent to each party. This will have to be completed at least a couple of days before the first session.

• The initial session will be an exploration of the couple’s dynamics and to see if we can work together. it is important that I talk about boundaries and how I approach individuals seeking relationship/couples therapy.

• At times, I might need to meet each partner in individual sessions, but I will discuss with both of you.

I work within IACP’s code of ethics, where safety is key.

Couples I do not work with:

• Abusive Relationship where safety is at risk.

  If an individual is in fear and experiences violence or any controlling behaviours, then couples therapy is not advisable as it can increase risk. You can contact either Women's Aid or Men’s Aid for help.

• Untreated drug or alcohol addiction.

  Both parties must be fully present and committed in the process of therapy.

• Ongoing untreated Mental Health Issues.

  Working in relationships is hard and can aggravate an individual’s condition that is not being treated.

• Ongoing Affair

  If one of the partners is in an ongoing affair, they won’t be willing to work on the relationship.

• Only one partner is willing to engage.

  For the relationship/couples counselling to work, both parties need to willingly want to work on the relationship.

You can make an appointment by completing the booking form