Frequently Asked Questions
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This is actually one of the best times to start therapy. You don't need a breaking point to deserve support. You may have had a nagging feeling, low energy, or a sense that something's not quite right for quite a while now. Therapy gives you space to figure out what that is, before it grows into something bigger.
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In our first session we will talk about what brings you to counselling, what you hope to change, and what you need from therapy. We’ll discuss your current situation and begin identifying patterns or challenges that may be keeping you stuck. There is no expectation that you have everything figured out before you come.
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Rather than applying one fixed method, I take an integrative, person-centred approach to counselling - starting with your specific situation, then drawing on the right combination of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, ACT, EFT, and the Gottman Method, depending on what will genuinely help. This tailored approach means therapy is shaped around you, not the other way around.
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Many couples come to couples therapy/relationship counselling as they are not sure if the relationship can be saved, and that uncertainty is a valid place to start. Relationships that feel stuck or disconnected can be repaired and rebuilt with the right support, and part of the value of coming in together is finding out whether that's true for you. The goal is to help you both gain the clarity you need to move forward, whatever that looks like.
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This is common, and it doesn't mean therapy won't work. Sometimes one partner starts individually while the other becomes more open over time; other times, an initial joint session helps ease hesitation. We can talk through what might work for your situation.
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The skills that drive success at work. e.g., control, self-reliance, compartmentalising, don't always translate to relationships or emotional wellbeing, and can sometimes work against connection. This is one of the most common patterns I help clients understand and shift.
