Fighting all the time? Having trouble communicating? Adjusting to becoming parents? Just not on the same page anymore? Contemplating separation but eager to see if the relationship can still work? Trying to deal with infidelity?

Being in a relationship can be hard work. Couples face all sorts of stressful events and challenges.

The idea of going to counselling can feel very daunting.

With this in mind, my key goal in counselling is to support each partner. I encouraged them to explore their own experience of the relationship in a structured, balanced and safe therapeutic space.

To help us achieve this, my approach to couples counselling is founded on the Gottman Method.

Gottman Couples Method

I am a certified Level 2 Gottman Couples Therapist. The Gottman Method is globally recognised and has been developed based on years of research to identify some of the behaviours and characteristics of happy couples.

At the centre of the approach is a culture of appreciation, turning towards our partners, strengthening the friendship base of the relationship and creating shared meaning for the future. The evidence-based techniques I will use are structured and easy to practice both in-session and at home. Some of the goals we can work towards include:

Reducing and changing conflict behaviours
Building a culture of fondness and admiration
Strengthening emotional connection
Overcoming challenges including extra-marital affairs
Improving daily communication
Sharing dreams and plans for the future

Sample Session Structure

Session 1 - Joint session (90 minutes)

Session 2 - Individual Sessions (60 minutes for each partner)

Session 3-6+ - Joint sessions (60 minutes)

For more information about the Gottman Method visit www.gottman.com

Couples Counselling