Relationship Therapy - City of London

Individual therapy

In individual relationship therapy the focus is on the development of a one-to-one relationship with the therapist. The therapist-client relationship is used to understand some of the issues present in the client’s life. The individual relationship therapy encompasses any relationship the client may have difficulty with; these relationships can be with your partner, relatives, work colleagues, parents or children.

The therapist-client relationship involves the creation of an accepting and trustworthy atmosphere along with the use of techniques to reduce symptoms and/or foster personal development. The individual is engaged in a self-reflective process in regard to his or her emotions and behaviours.

Issues clients bring to therapy:

I have trouble forming relationships
I have a difficult relationship with my child / parent
I struggle to make / keep friends
Low self-esteem / Confidence
Work stress
Anxiety

Couple counselling

Couple counselling is a form of therapy that looks to improve communication and resolve issues within an intimate relationship. Couple counselling is usually delivered with both partners in the room.

The basic principles for a couple counselling are:

To provide a confidential dialogue which normalizes feelings
To enable each person to be heard and to hear themselves
To deliver relevant and appropriate information
To change the view of the relationship
To improve communication

Issues couples bring to therapy:

Lack of trust
Betrayal or affair
Jealousy
Lack of communication
Financial issues
Different sexual needs or other sexual issues
Family conflicts
Different goals and values
Different parenting styles
Life changes

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are my clients?

My clients are people just like you. They work for living; many spend a lot of their time at work, some have been in a relationship for a long time, others have not yet been able to build a long-term relationship. My clients come from varied social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; usually they have been coping or managing life just fine.

What happens in the first session?

Once you decide you would like to see me, you will be asked to attend an initial consultation session. In this session, we will discuss what has brought you to therapy, your personal circumstances and hopes and expectations. This initial session will provide the space for you and I to decide whether we feel comfortable with each other to begin working together.

When making this decision, you may want to think about how you feel being in the room with me. It is worth keeping in mind that it can be difficult to talk about sensitive matters with a professional that you have just started working with. This will get easier as we build a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Do I have to do anything before the first session?

You don’t have to do anything, although you might find it useful to think about your situation and how you want counselling or psychotherapy to help. You may want to consider: What has led you to seek help? What are the things you wish to change?

How long will I need therapy for?

Different people chose to engage in therapy for differing amounts of time. This is something that we can discuss together in the assessment session and also throughout therapy. Ultimately you are free to stop therapy whenever you like, although it is often more helpful to agree and plan an end to therapy so that we can work towards ending.

What happens to the information I share with my therapist?

The information that you share with me will be kept confidential. However, there may be times when I am legally obliged to share information with other professionals. This can happen if a client discloses information that places themselves or someone else at serious risk. In rare cases such as these, I will endeavour to inform you prior to breaking confidentiality.