Do you feel alone in your marriage or relationship?
Is anger toward your partner causing increased conflict or avoidance?
Do you just wish your partner could understand you?
Our therapists can help you connect with your partner, increase the quality of your friendship, manage conflict in a way that helps you understand each other, and restore passion and intimacy.
Couples therapy is a form of therapy that improves communication patterns, helps manage conflicts, and improves your connection to your partner. Many couples wait years before seeking help for their relationship problems. Trying to manage problems on your own may lead to emotional injuries, and without repair, start to erode away at the foundation of your relationship. A couples therapist can help you identify problematic patterns of behaviour and poor communication so that you can understand each other better and improve your relationship.
There are several different approaches to working with couples described below. Your therapist may integrate more than one approach when working with you and your partner based on what would be most helpful for you. It is important when choosing a therapist, that both partners feel comfortable.
Unfortunately, the average couple waits 6 yrs after problems start to emerge before they consider seeking professional help. This leaves room for emotional wounds that can fester and lead to feelings of resentment over time. For some couples, by the time they see a therapist, they feel as if there is far to much pain to overcome.
If you are experiencing problems in your relationship, it is never too early to see a professional. Identifying harmful patterns and building your emotional connection early in your relationship can be much easier than trying to change the same patterns after years of pain and disappointment.
Couples who are in the beginning stages of their relationship can also benefit from couples therapy. Learning how to communicate, connect, listen and understand your partner can build a strong foundation, increase satisfaction, and bring you closer.
Although couples may consider counselling for different reasons, there are several benefits couples can experience regardless of when or why they choose to do so.
Our trusted therapists at Still Waters Psychology have been trained in Gottman couples therapy and are passionate about helping build strong relationships. We understand the significance and importance a healthy marriage plays in building strong families. We want to empower you with the skills and support to have long lasting and satisfying relationships. If you would like more information about couples counselling or would like to book an appointment, please contact us or book now at https://stillwaterspsych.janeapp.com