Couples Counselling in London

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Elaheh Akbari
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London NW7
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth and fulfillment, I am here to support you.
Are you seeking guidance, support, and empowerment to navigate life's challenges and achieve your goals? With over 30 years of experience working with adults and children, I am dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles, unlock your potential, and thrive in your life. I have worked closely with sufferers of significant trauma, including refugees from war zones, women and children who faced adversity. I offer specialised support to people suffering from anxiety, complex trauma, family issues, stress insomnia and anxiety and many more. Are mental barriers holding you back from moving forward? I help people overcome these hurdles.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth and fulfillment, I am here to support you.
Are you seeking guidance, support, and empowerment to navigate life's challenges and achieve your goals? With over 30 years of experience working with adults and children, I am dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles, unlock your potential, and thrive in your life. I have worked closely with sufferers of significant trauma, including refugees from war zones, women and children who faced adversity. I offer specialised support to people suffering from anxiety, complex trauma, family issues, stress insomnia and anxiety and many more. Are mental barriers holding you back from moving forward? I help people overcome these hurdles.
020 3763 8563 View 020 3763 8563
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Monica Jato
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
London SW15
Within the safe space of the therapeutic  relationship,  I use an integrative approach to discover, explore and reflect on the creative adjustments developed in childhood.
I am a HCPC registered art psychotherapist, full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and a Transformational Coach. I have more than sixteen years’ experience working with adults,  children and young people in different settings and within different  roles. I have worked as an Art Psychotherapist for the not-for profit sector, the NHS, educational settings and  in my private practice. Parallel to my role as an art psychotherapist, I have worked as a team manager  delivering therapeutic services in  schools supporting, parents, staff and students for more than nine years.
Within the safe space of the therapeutic  relationship,  I use an integrative approach to discover, explore and reflect on the creative adjustments developed in childhood.
I am a HCPC registered art psychotherapist, full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and a Transformational Coach. I have more than sixteen years’ experience working with adults,  children and young people in different settings and within different  roles. I have worked as an Art Psychotherapist for the not-for profit sector, the NHS, educational settings and  in my private practice. Parallel to my role as an art psychotherapist, I have worked as a team manager  delivering therapeutic services in  schools supporting, parents, staff and students for more than nine years.
020 8106 2138 View 020 8106 2138
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John Jeremiah Ahearne
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London N1
I work with adult individuals and couples using an open-ended ongoing approach or for an agreed time period.
The aim of therapy is to enable you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. Together we will recognise and explore patterns in yourself and others, what your triggers are and where those patterns may have originated.
I work with adult individuals and couples using an open-ended ongoing approach or for an agreed time period.
The aim of therapy is to enable you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. Together we will recognise and explore patterns in yourself and others, what your triggers are and where those patterns may have originated.
07549 165155 View 07549 165155
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Therapy & Me
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N20
Maybe you feel as though you are negotiating between intersecting parts of yourself such as your mind, body, heart and soul and you’re finding it difficult to find a balance that feels sincere to you. Perhaps this back and forth is affecting how you behave with your family, friends or partner and you’re finding it difficult to cope. You want to live a life where you can integrate more aspects of yourself and feel more whole, to hear and trust yourself, without fear of feeling shame, feeling seen or even feeling truly known by those who matter most to you.
Maybe you feel as though you are negotiating between intersecting parts of yourself such as your mind, body, heart and soul and you’re finding it difficult to find a balance that feels sincere to you. Perhaps this back and forth is affecting how you behave with your family, friends or partner and you’re finding it difficult to cope. You want to live a life where you can integrate more aspects of yourself and feel more whole, to hear and trust yourself, without fear of feeling shame, feeling seen or even feeling truly known by those who matter most to you.
01992 927914 View 01992 927914
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Dr Alan Flynn
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London EC2R
I work integratively, where I combine approaches (such as MBT, Schema Therapy, CBT & EFT couples therapy) tailored to best fit with your needs and goals.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
I work integratively, where I combine approaches (such as MBT, Schema Therapy, CBT & EFT couples therapy) tailored to best fit with your needs and goals.
Are you experiencing challenges with your relationships, difficult feelings, such as anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in your life? Perhaps you deal with your pressures so that others around you don’t seem to notice yet inwardly feel troubled or unsettled. Or you might have had a difficult recent life event or yet to deal fully with early life experiences that are impacting you now? I’m a Senior Counselling Psychologist and accredited Mentalisation Based Therapist. I can help you, as an individual or couple, to understand what is happening at a deeper level, so you can find new ways of moving forward.
020 3835 5896 View 020 3835 5896
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Laura Hart
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE19
I work Monday- Saturday and charge £60 for individual therapy and £75 for couples therapy.
It's important to get the right support when life isn't going so well... I qualified as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 2009. I enjoy working in an integrative and collaborative way which allows me to tailor my approach to my clients needs. I believe that the most healing factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to facilitate exploration and/or change. My sessions will help you to recognise your patterns, help you to heal from the past and empower you to create a happier and healthier self.
I work Monday- Saturday and charge £60 for individual therapy and £75 for couples therapy.
It's important to get the right support when life isn't going so well... I qualified as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 2009. I enjoy working in an integrative and collaborative way which allows me to tailor my approach to my clients needs. I believe that the most healing factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to facilitate exploration and/or change. My sessions will help you to recognise your patterns, help you to heal from the past and empower you to create a happier and healthier self.
020 3984 7550 View 020 3984 7550
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Dianne Everitt
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW19  (Online Only)
Research is really clear that the outcome of therapy is directly linked to the relationship you have with your therapist.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, working with high achievers who struggle with high functioning anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem, burnout, stress, and relationship difficulties. If on the surface you look like you have it all together, but the silent voice of self-doubt plagues you, then we will likely work well together. I like to work with the heart of a matter, rather than treat symptoms at a surface level. I work with both adolescents and adults, and have over 13 years experience in mental health. I have a fantastic team of Psychologists working with me, and we also specialise in ASD and ADHD assessments.
Research is really clear that the outcome of therapy is directly linked to the relationship you have with your therapist.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, working with high achievers who struggle with high functioning anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem, burnout, stress, and relationship difficulties. If on the surface you look like you have it all together, but the silent voice of self-doubt plagues you, then we will likely work well together. I like to work with the heart of a matter, rather than treat symptoms at a surface level. I work with both adolescents and adults, and have over 13 years experience in mental health. I have a fantastic team of Psychologists working with me, and we also specialise in ASD and ADHD assessments.
01252 947363 View 01252 947363
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Where Is Your Mind? Life Coaching & Counselling
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
London W1H
I am a highly trained Counsellor, Life coach and Hypnotherapist and have worked both in the Charity sector and in Private Practice. I help clients who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues and I also use Psychometric Analysis to develop and improve Executive/business positions and work/life balance. My clients are often looking for a non-judgmental and safe listening space to express their concerns. I help clients pinpoint the root of their issue, use tools and coping mechanisms to improve and implement long term solutions.
I am a highly trained Counsellor, Life coach and Hypnotherapist and have worked both in the Charity sector and in Private Practice. I help clients who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues and I also use Psychometric Analysis to develop and improve Executive/business positions and work/life balance. My clients are often looking for a non-judgmental and safe listening space to express their concerns. I help clients pinpoint the root of their issue, use tools and coping mechanisms to improve and implement long term solutions.
020 4538 3651 View 020 4538 3651
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Joanna Kalapus
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W5
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
020 4538 5495 View 020 4538 5495
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Nathalie Baur
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London SW19
Each person is unique and distinctive and therefore one approach may not fit them all. I place the client-therapist relationship at the heart of an effective therapeutic process providing an honest and non-judgmental stance where your feelings can be expressed and contained in a safe and confidential setting. You might want to make sense of the past and explore how it can sometimes be reconstructed in the present or you might seek to get back in touch with your real self through acceptance and a better mind-body connection.
Each person is unique and distinctive and therefore one approach may not fit them all. I place the client-therapist relationship at the heart of an effective therapeutic process providing an honest and non-judgmental stance where your feelings can be expressed and contained in a safe and confidential setting. You might want to make sense of the past and explore how it can sometimes be reconstructed in the present or you might seek to get back in touch with your real self through acceptance and a better mind-body connection.
07400 316975 View 07400 316975
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Mary Mulherin
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London E10
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
01245 950493 View 01245 950493
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Natasha Stojanovic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W4
I have years of experience in working with individuals, couples, and groups with different cultural backgrounds, who have a variety of difficulties ranging from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, family relationships, sexual identity, trauma, and abuse.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, panic attacks, challenging life transitions, loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family issues? Talking to a counsellor/psychotherapist can help. I offer safe, warm and non-judgmental space where we can explore your difficulties with the aim of having more understanding about your feelings, thoughts and behavior, and, thus, moving forward in your life.
I have years of experience in working with individuals, couples, and groups with different cultural backgrounds, who have a variety of difficulties ranging from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, family relationships, sexual identity, trauma, and abuse.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, panic attacks, challenging life transitions, loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family issues? Talking to a counsellor/psychotherapist can help. I offer safe, warm and non-judgmental space where we can explore your difficulties with the aim of having more understanding about your feelings, thoughts and behavior, and, thus, moving forward in your life.
07492 885970 View 07492 885970
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Lee Millward
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London E1
This is a collaborative work based on the therapeutic relationship we develop.
It’s not unusual to have feelings that weigh us down and reach a stage of great distress and hopelessness. Whether you feel you are in crisis or just want to get to grips with thoughts and feelings that may be disturbing you, I can help. You might feel anxiety, depression, anger or shame. You might be having relationship problems or going through big changes in your life like the loss of a loved one or a job that have a big impact on you and you need help to cope with. Or there may be something inside you that you have lived with for some time and that gets in the way and prevents you from leading a fuller and happier life.
This is a collaborative work based on the therapeutic relationship we develop.
It’s not unusual to have feelings that weigh us down and reach a stage of great distress and hopelessness. Whether you feel you are in crisis or just want to get to grips with thoughts and feelings that may be disturbing you, I can help. You might feel anxiety, depression, anger or shame. You might be having relationship problems or going through big changes in your life like the loss of a loved one or a job that have a big impact on you and you need help to cope with. Or there may be something inside you that you have lived with for some time and that gets in the way and prevents you from leading a fuller and happier life.
020 3984 7552 View 020 3984 7552
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Delilah Zabaneh
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W5
I offer counselling and psychotherapy service for adult individual clients (18+), couples and groups.
Sometimes life feels very difficult, with no obvious relief or source of support. You might be seeking therapy because you are feeling stuck, have problems relating to people, anxious or depressed, or maybe you just want support while going through a difficult phase. Counselling and therapy can help through providing a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to look into the possible sources of feelings and behavioural patterns that might be the underlying causes of distress, facilitating healthy effective ways of making changes in your life.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy service for adult individual clients (18+), couples and groups.
Sometimes life feels very difficult, with no obvious relief or source of support. You might be seeking therapy because you are feeling stuck, have problems relating to people, anxious or depressed, or maybe you just want support while going through a difficult phase. Counselling and therapy can help through providing a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to look into the possible sources of feelings and behavioural patterns that might be the underlying causes of distress, facilitating healthy effective ways of making changes in your life.
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Suzie Quartermaine
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
London NW3
I help both couples and individuals deepen their understanding and make changes in their lives and relationships.
Do you find yourself following the same destructive patterns again and again and not understand why? Perhaps you feel intensely anxious, lonely, angry or misunderstood by those around you or have a feeling of being at odds with yourself in day-to-day life. You may find yourself in a relationship which feels emotionally dangerous or where communication has completely broken down. Therapy can offer a way out of these painful patterns.
I help both couples and individuals deepen their understanding and make changes in their lives and relationships.
Do you find yourself following the same destructive patterns again and again and not understand why? Perhaps you feel intensely anxious, lonely, angry or misunderstood by those around you or have a feeling of being at odds with yourself in day-to-day life. You may find yourself in a relationship which feels emotionally dangerous or where communication has completely broken down. Therapy can offer a way out of these painful patterns.
020 3835 2512 View 020 3835 2512
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Dr Kalyco Stobart
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW11
Waitlist for new clients
Psychological research consistently demonstrates that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the primary indicator of positive outcome.
There are many reasons why people seek psychological support, perhaps they feel stuck in one or more areas of their life or they have noticed unhelpful and hurtful patterns of being, both with themselves and others, and would like this to be different. People may want to better understand where these patterns come from and how they can change. Often life can ‘look good on paper’ and yet a person can feel unhappy or that something is lacking in their life. In therapy we can explore what might be underlying a sense of discontent or unease.
Psychological research consistently demonstrates that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the primary indicator of positive outcome.
There are many reasons why people seek psychological support, perhaps they feel stuck in one or more areas of their life or they have noticed unhelpful and hurtful patterns of being, both with themselves and others, and would like this to be different. People may want to better understand where these patterns come from and how they can change. Often life can ‘look good on paper’ and yet a person can feel unhappy or that something is lacking in their life. In therapy we can explore what might be underlying a sense of discontent or unease.
020 3910 1885 View 020 3910 1885
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Luiza Neumayer
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London W1U
I’m also a Certified EFT Couples therapist.
Hello and welcome. I’m here to help you find the inner strengths you need to unblock what’s troubling you and move on with your life. My clients tell me I’m warm, kind and insightful – which is good, because my main aim is to offer a safe, welcoming place where you feel willing and able to consider making changes. Most of us aren’t used to reaching out for professional support. We’re brought up to think asking for help can be a sign of weakness. But whatever you’re facing, working together with a professional therapist can let you see a way forward.
I’m also a Certified EFT Couples therapist.
Hello and welcome. I’m here to help you find the inner strengths you need to unblock what’s troubling you and move on with your life. My clients tell me I’m warm, kind and insightful – which is good, because my main aim is to offer a safe, welcoming place where you feel willing and able to consider making changes. Most of us aren’t used to reaching out for professional support. We’re brought up to think asking for help can be a sign of weakness. But whatever you’re facing, working together with a professional therapist can let you see a way forward.
020 3872 2526 View 020 3872 2526
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Talia Drew
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW9  (Online Only)
I consider you to be the expert of your life experiences, and see therapy as an equal partnership.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with several years’ experience working in NHS settings, including long-term health conditions, eating disorders, child and adolescent services, adult mental health and inpatient settings. I am trained in a range of evidence-based approaches including Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Typically, my approach is integrative as I try to adapt different therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs. I am currently based in an NHS eating disorder service, and offer evening sessions online for private work.
I consider you to be the expert of your life experiences, and see therapy as an equal partnership.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with several years’ experience working in NHS settings, including long-term health conditions, eating disorders, child and adolescent services, adult mental health and inpatient settings. I am trained in a range of evidence-based approaches including Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Typically, my approach is integrative as I try to adapt different therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs. I am currently based in an NHS eating disorder service, and offer evening sessions online for private work.
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Aliona Lebed
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
London SW1X
Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, lonely or even numb? Do you feel fed up with how people are treating you with no apparent reason? Are you are in the middle of major changes: separation, divorce, new career and you are so scared even to imagine what your future would be like? Aliona is highly experienced Relationship and Trauma Counsellor, based in London, UK. She is trained in TIR, EMDR and CBT. She is a member of TIRA Association and a senior member at ACCPH. Her clients are: professionals, individuals, couples, families, students and parents. She successfully conducts workshops and private sessions.
Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, lonely or even numb? Do you feel fed up with how people are treating you with no apparent reason? Are you are in the middle of major changes: separation, divorce, new career and you are so scared even to imagine what your future would be like? Aliona is highly experienced Relationship and Trauma Counsellor, based in London, UK. She is trained in TIR, EMDR and CBT. She is a member of TIRA Association and a senior member at ACCPH. Her clients are: professionals, individuals, couples, families, students and parents. She successfully conducts workshops and private sessions.
020 3962 1958 View 020 3962 1958
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Jayne Kelly
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW6
Providing a non-judgemental ear and building an honest and open relationship I have witnessed many move from a place of self-judgment to self-compassion.
I am warm and listen with attention and care. I am also not afraid to challenge negative beliefs and behaviours if they are unhelpful. With me, you will have a true experience of healing and understanding in a deep and authentic relationship. Through my own counselling following a loss, I learnt how valuable therapy can be in helping people to heal and to live a fuller and happier life. It opened my eyes to a new way of seeing things and I enjoy enabling this liberating possibility for others in my work.
Providing a non-judgemental ear and building an honest and open relationship I have witnessed many move from a place of self-judgment to self-compassion.
I am warm and listen with attention and care. I am also not afraid to challenge negative beliefs and behaviours if they are unhelpful. With me, you will have a true experience of healing and understanding in a deep and authentic relationship. Through my own counselling following a loss, I learnt how valuable therapy can be in helping people to heal and to live a fuller and happier life. It opened my eyes to a new way of seeing things and I enjoy enabling this liberating possibility for others in my work.
01748 902467 View 01748 902467
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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.