My aim is that every couple who chooses to work on their relationship is able to experience a relationship that far exceeds what they initially sought therapy for. This includes developing a sense of mutual cherishing, freeing themselves from relentless—often toxic—conflict or silent, numbing indifference, and moving towards sustained relational fulfilment, both for themselves and for any children involved.

Couples counselling (or therapy) is the process of working through issues within committed romantic relationships. While many people associate couples counselling with marriage, it is not limited to married couples. Common approaches include psychodynamic models (e.g. Relate) and psychoanalytic approaches (e.g. Tavistock). Some models are skills-based, such as the Gottman Method, while others are emotion-focused (e.g. Emotionally Focused Therapy, EFT).

My approach is grounded in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), which addresses relational issues directly and facilitates meaningful and lasting change. I also draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), parts work (informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)), attachment-based psychodynamic therapy, and psychosexual therapy where appropriate, to support each couple in working towards their desired relationship.

The issues I most commonly work with include, but are not limited to:

- breakdown in relational trust
- breakdown in communication
- persistent and destructive conflict
- feelings of isolation and abandonment
- growing apart
- sexless relationships
- intimacy difficulties
- ‘empty nest’ syndrome
- navigating separation or ending a relationship amicably
- deciding whether to remain in the relationship or whether it can be repaired

Couples therapy will not be appropriate or effective where there is ongoing physical abuse or other active harmful behaviours, such as continued infidelity, or untreated mental health or addiction issues. Where there is uncertainty, these factors can be explored over time within sessions and appropriate support or signposting can be provided.

Sessions are available in 50-minute (£215) or 90-minute (£315) formats, depending on your needs and goals. A 90-minute diagnostic session is recommended at the outset; however, a 50-minute format can be accommodated if preferred. Sessions are conducted online via Microsoft Teams and in person (London, E2).

A block of sessions (6-10 sessions) is agreed in advance, these sessions are offered on a non-refundable basis. By booking a block, you are committing to the agreed timeframe and course of therapy. We review after each block, before committing to further sessions. Payments are by bank transfer, either weekly or monthly.

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