Couples Therapy, what to expect
Couples therapy is different to individual therapy. Couples do not take the decision lightly to allow a therapist to help them change. It takes time and expense, but the investment can save and develop one of the most important parts of your life. Usually, couples are at a crisis point and either communication has broken down and/or trust has been lost.
Couples come expecting to fix a problem and the partner will do most of the change, however, it is about understanding the part the individual plays in being part of the partnership they want. The main aim is to increase knowledge about yourself, your partner and the patterns of interaction between you and how to break ineffective patterns to create new ones.
My training is in Emotionally Focused therapy, and Relationship Development therapy.
I work by having a short initial chat to understand what is causing you both distress. I then have a 50- minute joint session followed by an individual 50-minute session with each partner to allow me to make sure you are heard and I can assess and then share how treatment will progress.
I usually recommend a minimum 6-12 sessions, sometimes this can be longer. Please feel free to ask for more information on what to expect from couples therapy. Sessions are 80 minutes each.
My office and therapy room, where we meet or zoom, it is air conditioned, quiet and private.
Intensives couples therapy, an alternative option. When weekly sessions are not enough.
Intensive couples therapy is a focused, time-concentrated therapeutic approach designed to help couples address significant relationship issues in a shorter span of time than traditional weekly therapy. This method involves extended sessions- lasting several hours each day.
This typically looks like two and half consecutive days, with monthly follow up of half or whole days for 2-6 months.
The aim is to quickly identify and work through deeper-rooted problems. This type of therapy can be particularly beneficial for couples facing crises, significant conflicts, or major life transitions, offering you the opportunity to make substantial progress in a condensed timeframe.