COUPLES THERAPY

What Is Couples Therapy?

Couples therapy (or couples counseling) is the gold standard psychological treatment for relationship issues. Couple therapy involves confidential sessions where you and your loved one will have the opportunity to gain insight, hear and learn from each other—all with your therapist’s support and guidance. The goal is to have you both act as a team to work through your difficulties and find a way to move forward. Many couples feel anxious about trying couple therapy because of the stigma.

What does this mean about my relationship?
Are we not a happy couple anymore?
What will my partner think when I say we should do marriage counseling?

Some people tell themselves they don’t need help, that things are “fine.” And sometimes, one partner blames the other and believes that their issues are a one-way street.

Regardless of your situation, cultural background, or relationship status, you and your partner can benefit from couples therapy sessions to:

Access difficult thoughts and emotions
Gain skills and tools for effective communication
Open up, listen with patience, and intention
Help you see, understand and respect each other
Identify and address conflicts
Discover underlying implications of obstacles
Learn tactics to enhance your relationship
Shift unhealthy habits to healthier and sustainable dynamics
Revitalise your bond with your loved one

Couples therapy can help you and your partner in every phase of your relationship—at the early stages, before getting married (pre-marital therapy), or after marriage (post-marital therapy or marriage counseling). No matter where you are in your relationship, you don’t have to wait and hope that things will get better.

Take action today, and let our experts help make your bond stronger.

How Do I Know if I Need Couples Therapy?

Your relationship doesn’t have to be in crisis for therapy to make a difference. Perhaps your relationship only needs a boost, a chance to reconnect and flourish. The truth is every relationship can benefit from couples therapy. We all have space to grow and can lay the groundwork to prepare for challenges that may come our way.

But, if you or your loved one are struggling with any of the following relationship issues, couples therapy is advised:

Feeling disconnected or misunderstood
Frequent fights or conflicts
Infidelity, trust, or commitment issues
Difficult or problematic communication
Trouble with sex life or intimacy
Disagreements or strain over finances
Complications with relatives (i.e., in-laws) and friends
Problems related to raising children, parenting styles, and other family stressors
Differences in beliefs and decision-making
Major life changes
Abuse or violent behavior* (apart from physical, it can be verbal or mental abuse)

*Abuse and violent behavior issues will be reviewed during our individual therapy sessions.

How Can Couples Therapy Help?

As couple therapists, our mission is to help your relationship improve, grow, and become self-sustaining. We also recognize that some relationships aren’t meant to be—in which case, we are here to guide you to come to a mutual understanding on how to part ways, if necessary. Couple therapy starts with exploring your relationship, background, and values. Your couples counselor will help you and your partner identify the issues at hand and desired goals, tailoring treatment to your needs. Your therapist supports you both in developing skills and implementing tools to address those challenges.

Effective couple therapy is all about recovering your shared sense of trust, bolstering your connection, and fostering healthier communication:

Trust is the foundation of healthy relationships. It involves commitment, safety, and reliability. When there’s a breach of trust, that foundation cracks, resulting in instability and insecurity. Couple therapy can help you work through your trust problems to rebuild a solid footing and move forward.

Connection implies physical and emotional intimacy. Connected partners feel drawn to each other and are comfortable with being vulnerable. A lack of connection can translate into being distant, less interest in your sex life, or affection. Couple therapy can bring you together to reconnect and tune into one another.

Communication strengthens couples’ trust and connection. Having healthy communication means being able to express your needs, listening, and respecting each other. Poor interactions may lead to frustration, feeling judged, or like your loved one doesn’t speak your language. Couple therapy can help pinpoint harmful habits and find alternative ways to communicate.