Couples therapy

I work with couples of all sex and gender identities.
As an integrative therapist I integrate psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to support you achieve your relationship goals. This means I work with you to explore how your early childhood experiences including trauma, or sexual abuse, past relationships and current life changes, relationship dynamics, love languages and communication styles contribute to the health or detriment of your romantic relationship.

Long-term relationships are often affected by external life factors including work stress, the introduction of children or fertility issues, menopause, impotence, aging or changes in intimacy and sexual appetites. At times our relationships can experience real challenges, such as the diagnosis of a long-term physical or mental health diagnosis, loss or an emotional or physical affair. A number of adults are receiving a diagnosis of Neurodiversity later in life, and the process of diagnosis, and unmasking can be challenging for both partners. Often there is a third to consider, such as faith or culture, health diagnosis or family responsibilities.

My approach is non-judgemental, puts your relationship at the centre of our work and is attachment informed. My commitment to you is to facilitate to a confidential, empathic and non-shaming space to explore issues or emotional, physical and relational intimacy. Whether you need help to reconnect and grow together or you wish to separate in healthy way, I can help you.

 

Most people access couples therapy when issues have become entrenched and find it difficult to compromise and find a way forward, so even if you feel that your relationship might need some early maintenance do consider getting in touch.