Couples
Therapy
Many of us believe that the right relationship should just "happen". But the truth is, fulfilling relationships take work.
A healthy love relationship involves:
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Honest, direct verbal and non-verbal communication where each partner is heard and listened to;
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Being able to work through and manage conflict where a productive resolution results;
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Staying involved with each other where you feel connected, as opposed to just co-existing;
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Maintaining outside friendships and interests in order to have various sources to meet your needs instead of relying on your partner to satisfy all your needs.
However, every couple has their ups and downs. These difficult periods can manifest through stress and conflict resulting from: miscommunication, lack of trust, not finding things in common anymore, resentments, not having the connection or intimacy that was once present, or other issues.
Whether in crisis or learning to maintain a healthy relationship, we've got you.
Relationship counselling offers a range of benefits that can help couples work through challenges, improve communication, enhance emotional connection, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
Improved Communication
Relationship counselling can help couples improve communication skills. Counselling provides a safe and structured environment for partners to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. We facilitate effective communication techniques and help couples to learn to listen and understand each other better. Improved communication can lead to better conflict resolution and a deeper emotional connection.
Conflict Resolution
Every relationship faces conflict and disagreements. Relationship counselling provides couples with tools and strategies to effectively resolve conflicts in a healthy and constructive manner. We can help couples identify the underlying issues causing the conflict, explore different perspectives, and find mutually beneficial solutions. Learning how to navigate conflicts can lead to a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship.
Increased Emotional Connection
Relationship counselling can help couples explore each partner's emotional needs, vulnerabilities, and attachment styles. We can guide you in understanding each other's emotions and foster empathy and compassion. By deepening your emotional connection, you can experience increased intimacy, trust, and overall relationship satisfaction. This leads to strengthening your relationship bond, which creates a solid foundation for your relationship. As you work through challenges, it deepens your understanding of each other, and helps develop a stronger sense of commitment and connection.
Enhanced Problem Solving
We equip couples with effective problem-solving skills, or as we like to call it, solution-focused approaches. We teach how to identify and define problems, brainstorming solutions, and evaluating the effectiveness. Learn to approach challenges as a team rather than adversaries, fostering a sense of collaboration and mutual support.
COMMON SIGNS OF RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES:
☐ Consistent arguing
☐ Difficulty communicating
☐ Feel nothing in common
☐ Dissatisfaction in relationship
☐ Avoid topics or issues to keep the peace
☐ Feel distant or detached
☐ Difficulty being honest in a relationship
☐ Thinking about or committing infidelity
☐ Being emotionally unavailable