When a couple decides to enter counselling, to me it represents that they care about their relationship and that they want something to change.

Often, it is because they have recognised their problems can no longer be dealt with at home together. This might be for several reasons, such as:

Arguing lots, and arguments that are becoming more difficult to manage
Leading more individual, separate lives
Struggling to see or understand each other’s perspectives

These scenarios can often stem from underlying stresses and problems. For example, concerns and issues about money, sex, infidelity, infertility, parents/in-laws, children, stresses at work and friendships.

If this sounds familiar, couples therapy might be able to help…

Deborah is a superb, intuitive and sensitive counsellor. She is fair-minded and non-judgemental when it comes to couples counselling, being both realistic and supportive in her guidance. I would recommend her services without hesitation.

- Previous Client

Couples Counselling tends to work with the presenting problems, although my extensive experience enables me to help both partners gain some understanding of how the deep-rooted issues of your past may be impacting your relationship together. By reflecting on these issues together as a couple this may help you to alleviate any current issues you are experiencing.

In some cases, Couples Counselling helps couples discover that their differences truly are irreconcilable and that it is best to end the relationship. If this is the case then Couples Therapy could be about helping you to grieve for the loss of your relationship and to make the separation as painless as possible.

In all cases, my role is to offer impartial support and help both partners to express their concerns and feelings without fear of judgement.

Please do contact me if you have any further questions or would like additional information.

Beginning couples therapy

Couples therapy appointments usually last for 60 minutes and the number of sessions will depend on your situation and needs.

I would be very happy to answer any questions you might have about couples therapy and how it could benefit you and your relationship.