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Relationships are dynamic and change over time. Couples therapy can help you develop as a couple, resolve communication issues, or work through sexual problems. Here we look at couples therapy as a treatment.
How couples therapy works
Couples therapy focuses on addressing communication problems in the relationship. Good communication is a prerequisite for dealing with the challenges you face in a relationship. Life exposes couples to challenges and situations that they are often not equipped to deal with.
When necessary, couples therapy can be used to provide professional advice on whether or not your relationship should continue.
A UK study of 30,000 people who attended relationship counselling found the most common issues dealt with at therapy were: communication problems (79.7%), rows and arguments (68.9%), and managing conflict (67.8%).
Couples therapy can help you gain a better understanding of each other, improving the way you manage challenges together.
What set our therapist apart was her genuine empathy and personal insight. Not only did she possess a deep understanding of neurodiversity, but she also shared personal experiences that resonated with us, creating an instant connection and fostering a sense of trust!
Benedetta Osarenk
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Couples therapy is recommended for everyone, even couples without immediate problems in their relationship. Therapy helps strengthen the bonds of a relationship and can prevent future problems you may face as a couple. Consider booking an initial session with one of our therapists to see how they can help you with your particular situation.
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What gets talked about in couples therapy?
Couples therapy is not only about digging into problems. It is equally important to concentrate on what works well in the relationship. A common approach used by therapists is to let both parties talk about how they experience their relationship, what works well and what could work better.
Common questions in couples therapy focus on the past lives of both partners. Previous relationships, childhood, and events that have affected each person are important to understand behaviour. This understanding improves the guidance your therapist will provide.
An important element of couples therapy is getting right to the point and ensuring the both parties are listening. Couples are given space to express their thoughts, feelings, and wishes without interruption. The therapist will listen to you both equally and provide strategies to encourage acceptance of each other’s behaviour.
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Problems often encountered in couples therapy
Relationship problems can take different forms. Here are some of the most common:
- Communication difficulties
- Sexual difficulties
- Infidelity
- Lack of trust
- Abuse
- Divorce
- Jealousy
- Financial issues
- Roles in the home
