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Relationship Counselling

two swans on the water

A calm, structured space for couples to reconnect, communicate and understand eachother again

 

Every relationship has moments where communication breaks down, connection fades, or old patterns take over. Many couples find themselves stuck in cycles they can’t shift on their own — even when they love each other deeply.

In couples therapy, my role is to create a steady, safe environment where both partners can speak openly without fear of criticism, shutdown or escalation.
We slow everything down so you can hear each other properly, understand what’s really happening beneath the surface, and begin rebuilding closeness and trust.


  

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Relationship Counselling & cOUPLES tHERAPY

Common Relationship Challenges I Help With

 

  • Communication difficulties
  • Emotional distance or loss of connection
  • Repeating arguments you can’t resolve
  • Feeling unheard or misunderstood
  • Feeling overloaded or unsupported with daily responsibilities
  • Trust issues or emotional affairs
  • Navigating high tension, shutdowns, or withdrawal
  • Recovering closeness after periods of stress or change


You don't need to face these patterns alone, with the right support, couples can rebuild clarity, connection and trust.


Grow Together

How Relationship Counselling Supports You as a Couple

My approach ensures that neither partner is overshadowed and both feel supported throughout the process. You will feel heard and understand whats happening beneath the surface of your relationship. This isn't about blame or shame, it's about helping you build a steadier and more connected way of relating.


Relationship counselling can help you:


  • Understand the deeper patterns behind recurring arguments
  • Communicate more clearly, calmly, and respectfully
  • Listen to each other without defensiveness or shutdown
  • Break unhelpful cycles that leave you feeling stuck or alone
  • Rebuild closeness, trust, and emotional safety
  • Express needs in a way your partner can genuinely hear
  • Strengthen teamwork and connection
  • Navigate difficult conversations with more understanding and compassion


Therapy gives you the time, space, and guidance to reconnect and build a more resilient, supportive partnership — one where both of you feel seen, valued, and understood.


 


Here's what the process looks like

What Happens Next:

Your Path Through Support

Every couple arrives with different needs, so the first step is making sure you’re in the right place and that I can offer the support your relationship genuinely requires.


1. Book Your Free 20-Minute Consultation

This is an informal conversation where you can share what’s been happening, ask questions, and get a feel for how I work.

It also helps us explore:

whether I’m the right therapist to support you.

whether couples therapy or discernment counselling is the most helpful next step.

whether any safety or well-being concerns need addressing first.


There’s no pressure and no obligation — it’s simply about finding the right fit.


2. We Identify the Best Direction for You

After we talk, we’ll decide together which path is most appropriate:

Couples Therapy

For couples who want to stay together and improve communication, closeness, and teamwork.

We usually begin with a block of around 10 sessions, held weekly or fortnightly depending on your availability and emotional pace.

Sessions can be 60, 75, or 90 minutes, depending on what feels most supportive.


Discernment Counselling

For couples where one partner is leaning out and unsure whether to continue the relationship,p and the other is leaning in and wants to continue.

This approach is short-term, structured, and designed to help you gain clarity without pressure.

It lasts up to 5 sessions and helps you decide between:


committing to repair the relationship


separating respectfully


or pausing to reflect before making a longer-term decision


3. Session Length & Fees

£95 — daytime couples therapy after 6.30 pm £115

1 hour and fiffteen minutes

£105– daytime discernment counselling, after 6.30 pm £120

The first session is usually two hours


4. Begin Your Sessions with Clarity and Support

Whether you continue with couples therapy or choose discernment work, our sessions will be calm, steady, and structured so you both feel heard — with guidance to help you navigate the emotional and practical parts of your relationship.


Ready to Begin?

You can take your first step by booking your consultation below.


Request a CONSULTATION here

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