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Relationships have ups and downs, but sometimes interpersonal challenges can take a toll on your emotional and physical wellbeing.
If you find yourself facing challenges in your personal connections are grappling with difficulties in your relationships, or are dealing with processing a past relationship effectively, our experienced team is here to offer support and guidance to help you move on with life.
What is couples therapy or relationship therapy?
Relationship therapy, also known as couples counselling or marriage counselling, aims to help individuals and couples identify, address, and comfortably resolve issues within their interpersonal relationships.
The goal is to enhance communication, improve understanding of one another, and develop healthier ways of maintaining a loving relationship.
Therapy can be complex and may involve multiple types of interventions such as talking therapies, behavioural interventions, and skill-building and coping exercises. The therapist will work with you to identify specific needs and create a plan for a successful outcome.
At Schoen Clinic in Chelsea, we understand the complexities that can arise in relationships. Our compassionate team provides a safe and confidential space for individuals and couples seeking help to navigate through relationship issues. Find out more about what relationship counselling entails below, and let us help you on the way to a happier life.
Are you looking for couples counselling or relationship therapy in London?
Our private mental health clinic offers marriage guidance counselling and relationship therapy appointments in as little as 24 hours, and you can start treatment with minimal wait.
To access private treatment as swiftly as possible, simply fill out our online pre-screening questionnaire at any time to suit you. For information on costs and funding options for couples counselling, visit this page.
Different types of relationship or couples therapy
Since both you and your partner's past relationship experiences, as well as the situation in your current relationship, are unique to you, counselling should be tailored to meet your specific needs.
At Schoen Clinic, we design personalised treatment plans to address the root causes of any issues you may be facing, often utilising multiple types of therapy, but most commonly:
Talking therapies, such as couples therapy, focus on your interpersonal relationship and require both of you to attend. As the name suggests, they're for both of you to open up about your needs and challenges and to reach resolutions through open communication.
Individual counselling can work with you individually to address challenges you might be facing within the relationship. This type of counselling is more focused on you, your own thoughts, and emotions, and the impact these have on the relationship as a whole.
There are also more specialised types of therapy, such as emotionally focused therapy, which targets emotional responses and patterns to nurture more secure bonds, as well as sexual therapists who focus on specific intimacy issues. Numerous therapeutic techniques borrow from evidence-based research and methods, but your marriage counsellor or therapist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea will discuss the focus, session format, and desired outcomes with you during your consultations.
If you're considering couples therapy and have questions about the next steps or specific concerns not addressed here, please get in touch, and one of our caring and discreet team members will be happy to help.
Who is couples relationship counselling for?
Couples relationship counselling is beneficial for a wide range of people. It can help individuals and couples improve their communication, navigate challenges, and enhance their relationships. We work with couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds and at various stages of their relationships.
Here are some of the types of relationships that often seek counselling:
Couples experiencing challenges: Those facing trust issues, conflicts, or communication breakdowns can benefit from counselling to address and resolve these issues early on.
Premarital counselling: Couples considering a long-term future together can benefit from counselling to explore and address any significant issues before making serious commitments to each other.
Individuals considering or recently separated/divorced: Whether it's an attempt to salvage the relationship or to find closure and trust in relationships again, marriage guidance counselling can be beneficial.
Long-term partners: Couples who have been together for a long time may benefit from counselling to improve communication, address ongoing issues, or rekindle the spark in their relationship.
Family issues, including blended families: Couples in blended families or those going through familial changes may find counselling helpful in managing complex family dynamics.
Preventative counselling: Couples counselling can be useful as a preventive measure to address issues before they escalate. It can help maintain a strong and healthy relationship by focusing on improved communication and relationship strengthening.
Reasons why someone might seek professional relationship counselling or marriage therapy
Seeking professional relationship counselling can be a positive step towards a healthier relationship. While everyone's reasons are unique, common issues that bring people to therapy include:
Conflict resolution
Identifying challenging relationship dynamics
Joint sessions
Communication issues
Life changes such as career, location, or family
Building intimacy
Exploring issues faced by an individual
Goal setting
Building or rebuilding trust following infidelity
External stresses like finances
Learning coping techniques
Preventative counselling
Pre-marital counselling
Our team of relationship counselling experts
Meet our team of specialist couples counsellors and therapists in London, dedicated to helping you overcome relationship challenges. With years of collective experience, our accredited professionals use evidence-based interventions tailored to your needs. Collaborating with clinical psychologists and relationship experts, we aim to uncover the root of your issues and help you build a happier, healthier life.
Whether you want to strengthen your relationship or move past a difficult time, we provide personalised couples therapy plans, expert guidance, and compassionate support on your healing journey.
