Repair
Counselling for couples and individuals working through conflict, distance, communication breakdown, and the question of what comes next.
Conflict that keeps repeating
Many couples arrive with the same argument they have been having for years. The topic changes, but the pattern stays. Often both partners feel unheard, and both are working hard to protect something they value.
Our work begins by mapping that pattern together, so it can be seen rather than endlessly relived.
Individual or joint sessions
Some people come alone because their partner is unwilling to attend, or because they want to understand their own part in the relationship. Others prefer to sit down together from the start. Both approaches are valid, and we will talk through which one fits your situation.
Listening that slows things down
Much of relationship distress comes from reacting faster than we understand. We practise slowing the exchange, naming the feeling underneath a complaint, and asking what the other person actually needs.
These skills are simple to describe and take steady practice to hold under pressure.
Deciding whether to stay, change, or leave
Not every relationship can or should be repaired. Counselling offers a structured space to weigh what is working, what is not, and what you need in order to make a decision you can live with, whatever it turns out to be.
We will never push you toward an outcome. Our role is to help you think clearly.
Trust, affairs, and broken agreements
Breaches of trust leave a particular kind of injury. We work with the person who was hurt and the person who caused the harm, paying attention to honesty, accountability, and the steps needed to rebuild confidence over time.
Connection after long strain
Stress, illness, work pressure, and parenting can slowly crowd out closeness. Small, repeated moments of attention often do more than grand gestures. We help couples identify what reconnection looks like for them.
Some of this work overlaps with low mood and withdrawal, which we can also address.
Starting the conversation
You do not need to agree on the problem before you book. One person getting in touch is enough to begin. Reach out through our contact page and we will explain the options and next steps.
Read our answers to common questions on the FAQ page.