Relationship, Marriage & Couples Counselling

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I use the evidence based Gottman method for Couples Counselling  and Marriage Counselling and have qualifications in Level’s 1 and 2 and additional training in Treating  Trauma and Infidelity  The Gottman Method is an evidence based model of relationship counselling that has been researched over four decades  with thousands of couples, this approach to couples therapy includes a thorough assessment of the couple relationship and will identify areas of strength and areas that need improving. 

I see many  couples including couples  in  crisis- meaning this may be the last  ditch effort to saving the  relationship, newly engaged couples and new couples that just want to make sure they have their foundations strong  for  committing to marriage or children .I also see couples  experiencing the aftermath of a betrayal either ,an emotional or physical affair,parents to be and new parents, blended families, new couples , couples experiencing mental health concerns , couples with different parenting ideas , same sex couples, couples from different cultures and established couples that have been together for many years. 

There is no such thing as the perfect relationship , couples argue and have different opinions , communication is always on the agenda when it comes to issues impacting the couple, learning how to communicate effectively when in conflict is a vital skill for any couple to learn. 

Most couples that I have worked with want to address communication issues and other issues that are affecting their relationship . The Gottman Method is a structured approach to help couples to communicate feelings and needs without criticism. Couples will work out their individual and combined needs  for a better healthier relationship.

The first session typically goes for just over an hour, I will ask you what is troubling the relationship  and also gather information regarding your life together. A second session will then be arranged for you to attend separately  so that I can better get to know you  and  your needs for the relationship. Once the individual sessions have been completed we will meet to discuss the areas  within the relationship that needs assistance  , you will learn how to openly communicate  with each other especially with gridlock or perpetual issues that have been impacting the relationship in a negative  way. You will also learn the behaviors that can lead to divorce and separation and most importantly  how to eliminate these from the relationship .