Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. Extensive evidence suggests that having good quality relationships can help us live longer and happier lives.
Many of us have been led to believe that when we commit to a romantic relationship we will live ‘happily ever after’.
However, over time everyday life and its pressures may impact even the strongest relationship and we find we have lost connection with each other. Whereas once our partner’s presence may have made us feel calm, happy, excited, appreciated, special and safe, we now may have feelings of boredom, betrayal, disconnection, loneliness, anger, frustration, being misunderstood or unappreciated. Over time we have found the spark has gone.
Having trained and worked with Relate I am an experienced Couples Counsellor. I offer a safe place for you to explore your relationship. I am not there to take sides but to help you both express, have empathy and understand your own and each other’s needs, behaviours and feelings. I will help you explore the cycle of hurt and disappointment that is being maintained so that you can become aware of your relationship style. I will teach you knew skills of communicating and conflict resolution so that intimacy can be restored.