Relationship Counselling Services
Relationship Counselling Services in Johannesburg & Online
Relationship counselling or therapy which includes couples therapy or counselling aims to create a safe environment in which to discuss issues that, when couples or those in relationships handle only by themselves, can too easily descend into misunderstanding or arguments. In the consulting room, everyone can safely have their say, can feel acknowledged, and as a result, progress can be made. As the term suggests, it is available to anyone in relationships with other humans whether that be an intimate partner relationship, ‘couple’ or those in different forms of relationship configurations, such as polyamory.
A common fear before going to relationship or couples counselling is that your therapist may take the side of the other person in the relationship. There is no need to worry about this, as I do not take sides. I have one responsibility; and that is to the relationship itself.
I provide a neutral safe space and use my skills to carefully feedback the dynamics that I observe and experience within the session and guide clients to a mutually respectful understanding of each other’s experience.
What To Expect From Relationship Counselling
You do not need to bring anything to your first session of relationship counselling, nor do you need to prepare in any formal way. Many couples or those in relationships like to spend some time thinking about why they are going to counselling, and what issues they might want to discuss whilst there, but this is not essential.
It is important to remember that this is a gradual process; it will take time for you both to ‘open up’ fully and some effort will be required to ensure that the sessions are helpful to you. Patience and perseverance are key requirements for making sure that relationship counselling is effective and useful.
Areas of Relationship Counselling
To understand how you ‘show-up’ in relationships with others and how to engage in interventions to achieve positive change in your relationships
Recognise, understand and address any destructive or problematic patterns of relating with each other.
Understanding the history and origins of your ‘attachment styles’ and how they affect your relationships in the here-and-now.
To think about how to show-up in your relationships in a more effective way
To explore ways to increase any positive behaviours in the relationship
How to revisit and reignite the love, passion and respect that may have previously been enjoyed
Reflect on how to achieve constructive change whilst in relationships with others
How It Works
Step 1
Email or Whatsapp me to discuss your counselling needs.
Step 2
I do my best to offer my availability to cater to your needs.
Step 3
Meet with me either in person or online to begin your therapy session.
Let’s Discuss Your First Therapy Session
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Physical address
216 Kessel Street, Fairland, Johannesburg.
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