Therapies for couples issues and problems
A romantic relationship is one of the closest we have as humans. Choosing a partner and staying together through life's twists and turns is rarely simple. When we choose to get married and raise a family together, unsurprisingly this only adds to the complexity.
Whether you have the odd tiff, full-blown arguments or you have simply stopped having fun - very few relationships exist conflict-free. When this (one of our most important relationships) begins to falter, our health and happiness often suffers. While for many of us our first instinct is to try and work through problems alone, it can be incredibly useful to seek outside help.
One route you may choose to go down is couples counselling - a form of talk therapy designed for those in a relationship. On this page we will look at couples counselling in more detail, including how it can help and some of the common relationship problems explored.
What can we treat?
ANXIETY
Most people feel anxious at times. But if these feelings are very strong, last a long time or impact your life then you should seek help.
PANIC ATTACKS
Panic attacks can be very frightening. When the fear of having a panic attack restricts your everyday activities it is time to get help.
ANGER
Although we all get angry from time to time, if anger is impacting your work and relationships it can be helpful to have some confidential help.
DEPRESSION
It is normal to sometimes feel down, but if you feel continually sad for weeks or months you may have depression. About 10% of people suffer from depression, and talking to a therapist helps recovery.
STRESS
Stress has a major impact on work and health. We can cope with a certain amount of pressure, but when this becomes too great we lose the ability to cope and become ill.
GRIEF
Bereavement affects people in different ways, and will usually be difficult. When the feelings of grief are impacting your work or relationships many months later, it may help to speak to someone.
EATING DISORDER
I can help with the ongoing counselling therapy for those recovering from Anorexia or other eating disorders.
TRAUMA
Psychological trauma, if left untreated, can easily lead to additional problems such as insomnia and depression.
WELL BEING
Continually feeling worthless or unloved is not normal, but moving away from these feelings can be difficult. Talking with a therapist can help with this.