Couples Therapy & Relationship Counselling

For couples who want to understand and grow - wherever that leads

Couples come to therapy not only in times of crisis. It's a place where you can safely talk about what's missing in your relationship and where you may wish to take it.

One or both partners find themselves having thoughts and questions like:
- "Is this all it is?"
- "I'm pretty satisfied with my marriage, but..."
- "It's not really bad enough to leave...but not good enough to stay...there's no fun or joy here any more..."
- "I just need a break from all of this...maybe I need to be with someone else for six months and then come back to my partner..."
- "Is it ever going to change or get better, or is this for the rest of my life?"
- "My partner doesn't seem to love me anymore."
- "Our sex life is next to nothing...and even when we're having sex it's not the same...there's no passion between us."

How Couples Therapy Works

When Relationships Feel Stuck

Even the strongest relationships can reach breaking points. Misunderstandings, hurt, or a loss of closeness can leave partners feeling alone, frustrated, or uncertain about the future.

Some couples come to therapy in crisis; others come earlier, wanting to prevent growing distance. Whatever your situation, therapy offers a calm, confidential space to look at what’s happening and to decide, together, what comes next.

Patterns

In couples therapy, the relationship itself becomes the client. Together we explore the patterns that keep you stuck — the repeated cycles of criticism, withdrawal, or misunderstanding that make you feel unheard or unsafe.

You’ll learn to recognise these patterns and express what’s really underneath: the softer emotions, needs and longings that often go unspoken. Through this process, communication improves, trust can be rebuilt, and emotional connection deepens.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

My work is grounded in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), a structured, evidence-based approach developed by Dr Les Greenberg and Dr Sue Johnson. EFT helps couples understand the emotional patterns that shape their relationship and supports healing from past hurts.

Over 8–12 sessions, couples often experience greater empathy, improved communication, and renewed closeness. Or, when separation feels the healthiest step, a more peaceful and respectful transition.

What to Expect

Couples therapy offers space for both partners to speak and be heard. I don’t take sides — my focus is on understanding the dynamic between you and helping you find a way forward that feels right for both.

We’ll agree on goals together, whether that’s rebuilding connection, improving communication, or finding clarity about the future. Individual sessions can be included when helpful.