Our Psychologists have availability for face-to-face and online appointments for adults, adolescents and children
Relationship difficulties can include issues with communication, trust, and conflict resolution. Problems may arise from differing goals or values, lack of intimacy, financial stress, external pressures, or changes in personal growth. Addressing these challenges often requires open dialogue and sometimes professional support.
Most people do not realise that ongoing effort and skills are needed to maintain a fulfilling long-term relationship. It is inevitable to experience the occasional communication breakdown or argument. In fact, if handled successfully, arguments can be a helpful and essential part of a relationship and can even energise it. However, when conflicts are happening on a regular basis or creating distress in one or both partners, relationship counselling can be helpful.
Couples may seek counselling at different points in their relationship. Some seek help only when they realise that their relationship is in a severe crisis. Others do so in the early stages of becoming aware that they are not able to resolve problems on their own. Individuals may also decide to get help to improve their relationships even when their partners are unwilling to attend counselling together with them.
Some common issues that bring couples or individuals to therapy for their relationship include:
The aim of Couple Therapy or Couple Counselling or treatment for individuals in a relationship is to help partners decide on how to solve their problems and achieve their goals. To this end, the therapist may focus on the history of the relationship to gain an understanding of the emotional issues and problems that have occurred. In the process of doing this, couples may learn to:
Research has shown that couple therapy can improve relationship matters, as well as an individual’s mental health and coping abilities.
Currently the Clinical Psychologists on our team are able to help individuals with difficulties in their relationships, but do not provide therapy for couples.