Are you and your partner considering relationship counselling? Many couples seek therapy to strengthen their relationship and improve communication. Relationship counselling is, most of the time, a beneficial experience for both partners and can help couples to begin to resolve issues and deepen their understanding of one another.

If you’re considering relationship counselling, there are a few things to know before attending your first session:

Preparation can make a difference!

Before attending your first session, many couples find that it’s beneficial to think about what the aim of attending counselling is. What do you want to get out of the sessions? Do you want to improve communication? Resolve conflicts? Strengthen your connection? It can be helpful to think about what relationship issues you’d like to address. Be prepared to discuss a range of different topics such as your relationship history, communication styles, and any unresolved issues from different stages of life. It’s also important to come to sessions with a positive attitude, believing that the sessions can help, as this can help create a safe and open environment that promotes as much progress as possible.

Topics that will be covered

Your counsellor will talk to both of you about topics such as communication styles, conflict resolution, and relationship goals. They will also help you and your partner to identify any patterns of behaviour that may be contributing to your relationship issues. Your counsellor will also encourage both of you to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space – embrace this step, because it’s an important one in helping to improve communication and strengthening your bond.

How Sessions are Conducted

Your counsellor may conduct individual or joint sessions depending on your needs and the situation at hand. During the sessions, your counsellor will ask questions and provide guidance to help you and your partner better understand each other and resolve any issues that are preventing a happy relationship. Remember, you’re there because you both want to resolve those issues, so take in as much advice as you can! Your counsellor may also provide different tools and strategies to help you and your partner communicate more effectively and improve your relationship.

Benefits of Relationship Counselling

Relationship counselling can help couples strengthen their connection and resolve any issues they may be facing. Couples can often learn new ways of communication and learn how to work together to create a stronger, healthier relationship that leads to a happier lifestyle. Couples who attend relationship counselling often report feeling more connected to their partner and having a better understanding of their needs, while also expressing a greater satisfaction in their relationship. Relationship counselling can be a beneficial experience for both partners and can help couples to begin to resolve issues and deepen their understanding of one another before it’s too late.

To explore the possibility of relationship counselling, book a session with Sami and begin the process of healing & understanding.