Person-Centred Couples Counselling: Reconnecting, Communicating, and Working Through Conflict.
All relationships face challenges at times and it can be hard to get through or resolve some issues. You may find yourselves caught in recurring arguments or cycles, feeling resentful or really hurt by past events, struggling to let go of things or communicate effectively, or feeling emotionally distant from each other and unsure how to reconnect. I can offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where both partners are heard, affirmed and valued, while also helping people to reconnect and develop the tools or strategies to support the relationship and work through difficulties in the future.
My approach is rooted in the belief that people naturally move towards growth and healing when they are accepted and feel emotionally safe. Rather than giving advice or taking sides, I try to focus on facilitating understanding for each partner’s experience with empathy, authenticity, and respect. I aim to assist couples to raise awareness of the patterns and the part they play as well work out their own individual solutions together.
I include a level of psychoeducation and will support couples to learn and develop theoretical and practical tools and skills that can help to bridge the gap between them, restore a level of intimacy and strengthen their relationship. Many couples come to counselling because communication has broken down for different reasons and are not feeling heard or valued for example. In sessions, I work with couples explore their dynamic and what's underneath their patterns, such as their 'family of origin', highlight any unhelpful communication or coping mechanisms developed, express thoughts and feelings more clearly and practice using active listening skills with each other.
People come to couples counselling to resolve problems in their relationships. This can be due to something as simple as feeling you are growing apart or other more obvious problems such as, resentment, conflict, communication issues, a lack of trust or intimacy, or a mixture of all of these.
Person-centred couples counselling honours both partners equally. Each person’s voice, history, and perspective matters. The focus is not on deciding who is right or wrong, but on fostering mutual understanding and supporting the relationship as a whole. This non-judgemental empathic approach will hopefully help you feel safer to be open, honest, and vulnerable with one another and facilitate greater levels of intimacy as a result.
The initial session will be taken up gaining a basic understanding of what's happening, gathering some basic details and a little history of the relationship and what has led you to where you are. there will also be a space for you to ask any questions you might have and for us all to agree a way forward and the main focus for our work together. Subsequent sessions will normally include an individual session each partner for me to really understand each person's perspective, as well as a review session after 4-6 sessions to review how things are going, progress made and agree on our future focus going forward.
Free Introductory Call: The initial call is free and will last for approximately 20-30 minutes. this is an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves and see if we are a good fit for each other as well as ask any questions and agree timing and other practicalities.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange a free introductory call. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07534 146920 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
Whether you are experiencing specific difficulties, trying to rebuild trust, or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship, I am happy to discuss how we can work together and help as best I can. I can offer both online evening sessions and face to face sessions in some areas of Kent such as Sheerness, Medway, Gravesend and Maidstone. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions you might have or to book an initial call or consultation.
I offer an initial free 20 minute telephone consultation, for both couples and individual enquiries. This is to assess availability, compatibility, timing and needs, or just to see if we can work together.
Couples therapy sessions will be charged at £90 per 1 hour session.
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