It is worth noting that it may take a few sessions to build up the rapport and trust necessary for therapy to work.
While relationship counselling is often associated with couples, it can also be highly beneficial for individuals who want to improve their relationships—whether with a partner, family member, friend, or even themselves.
Difficulties in sustaining meaningful interpersonal relationships can arise in any of our interaction with others; in our intimate relationships, in social settings, and within work organisations. Prolonged RELATIONSHIP issues can lead to isolation, loneliness, and even despair as we are social beings.
Some of us may have issues in the realm of intimacy, and the idea of being close with others can result in anxiety. This fear of intimacy can result in a lack of success in developing and maintaining gratifying relationships
Your counsellor will work with you to explore any barriers you may have in a forming meaningful relationships.
The work focuses on helping individuals gain insight into their relationship patterns, improve communication skills, heal from past emotional wounds, build self-confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create stronger, more fulfilling connections with others.
Helps an individual understand and improve their relationships (past, present, or future)
Focuses on personal growth and how an individual contributes to their relationships
Common Goals
Works with both partners to resolve relationship challenges together
Focuses on joint issues and how both partners interact with each other
Common goals
attracting or attracted to emotionally unavailable partners
Struggling with commitment or trust issues
Repeating toxic relationship cycles
Childhood trauma affecting relationships
painful breakup or divorce
Betrayal or infidelity
Develop self-love & self-worth
Overcome feelings of insecurity or unworthiness
manage emotional distress
maintain boundaries
conflict resolution skills
asserting needs in a healthy manner
Choose individual counselling if you want to work on personal issues that impact your relationships.
Choose couples counselling if you and your partner want to address challenges together.
The duration of counselling can vary depending on individual needs and circumstances. Some clients may achieve significant progress in a few sessions, while others may require more time. The counsellor will assess your situation during the initial consultation and discuss a recommended timeframe for your journey.
Regular sessions are typically scheduled, allowing for ongoing support and monitoring of progress.
It is worth noting that it may take a few sessions to build up the rapport and trust necessary for therapy to work.
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