What is relationship and couples counselling?

It is a type of therapy that helps couples improve their communication, deepen their connection, and work through any issues that may be affecting their relationship. My approach is rooted in Transactional Analysis, which focuses on understanding how people interact and communicate with each other.

I believe that many aspects of our early lives impact our relationship experiences in the present, both consciously and unconsciously. This is why I work with couples to identify and understand their communication styles, unconscious triggers, childhood wounds, and their fighting styles. I believe that healthy relationships offer secure attachment, trust, communication, sexual connection, and a commitment to personal growth (and facilitating growth in the other(s)).

When to seek a therapist?

Couples may seek Counselling for many reasons. Some couples come to prepare for marriage, others to prepare for parenthood, and some to ensure a strong relationship. Regardless of the reason, I am here to support you and your partner.

I understand that all relationships have cycles of rupture and hopefully repair. Like any collaborative endeavor, relationships go through periods of struggle, instability, or rough patches. I believe that central to the way we work is an understanding that there is both a conscious (known) and unconscious (out of awareness) relationship dually occurring, and one is informing the other. I work with both the conscious and unconscious elements of the relationship. My goal is to help the relationship to continue to grow and develop in a nourishing way.

What can I help you with?

I know that relationships can be challenging, and I am here to help. I work with couples using several approaches that are intended to address difficulties in the following areas:

• Communication difficulties

• Repetitive conflict cycles

• Navigating relationship boundaries

• Work/relationship balance

• External stress on the relationship

• Loss of connection and fear of ending the relationship

• Ending of relationships

• Ambivalence and loss of spark

• Miscommunication and difficulties understanding each other

• Affairs - emotional and physical

• Complex attachment differences in couples

• Enhancing emotional and sexual connections

At my counselling practice, I strive to create a safe, warm, and compassionate space for you and your partner to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I believe that every couple is unique, and I tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of each individual couple.

What is the next step?

I know that seeking help can be challenging, but I believe that investing in your relationship is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your partner. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you.