Couples Counselling or Relationship Psychotherapy
It is often thought that couples counselling or relationship therapy is different from individual psychotherapy as the focus is on the relationship between the two people involved and not so much the specific issues of one individual. The relationship is considered to be the patient in need of help.
However, although the main focus of couple therapy is the problems existing in the relationship between two people, an exploration into each individual’s issues and difficulties is necessary in order to understand better the relationship conflicts. For example, frequent arguing within the relationship may be better understood by exploring the individual’s anxiety, anger or depression.
In relationship therapy, the psychotherapist or counsellor helps you and your partner identify the conflict issues within your relationship. This is in order for you to be aware of and able to make appropriate changes in your behaviour as an individual and also make healthy decisions regarding your interaction as a couple within the relationship.
Relationship therapy is concerned with the couple learning how to communicate more effectively, and also how to listen better to each other. These two things are key to a healthy, progressive relationship. Sharing responsibilities within the relationship and towards each other, identifying common needs and goals and spotting triggers for particular behaviours are also all part of the therapy process.
On the left are listed some of the issues with which our psychotherapist / counsellors regularly work.
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