Relationship Therapy
Relationship therapy encompasses any relationship the client may have difficulty with; these relationships can be with your partner, relatives, work colleagues or children. In relationship therapy the therapist-client relationship is used to understand some of the issues present in the client’s life.
- I have trouble forming relationships
- I have a difficult relationship with my child / parent
- I struggle to make / keep friends
Individual Therapy
In individual therapy the focus is on the development of a one-to-one relationship with the therapist. This relationship can take on many facets depending on the approach the therapist is using. Most often it involves the creation of an accepting 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 client might bring to therapy:
- Low self-esteem / Confidence
- Work stress
- Anxiety
- Low Mood
- Bereavement
Couple Counselling
Couple counselling is a form of therapy that looks to improve communication and resolve issues within an intimate relationship. Couple therapy 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
- Work-related stress
- Different sexual needs or other sexual issues
- Family conflicts
- Different goals and values
- Different parenting styles
- Life changes
Sexual Difficulties
We will discuss your sexual difficulties in the context of your life and expectations. Sexual difficulties may form part of couple counselling or individual therapy.
Issues client / couples bring to therapy:
- Male Low sexual desire
- Female Low sexual desire
- Anxiety impacting on sexual performance
- Pornography addiction
- Lack of sexual intimacy
