Marriage Counselling
Resolve A Wide Range Of Issues And Barriers In Your Marriage Relationship
Marriage is an intentional commitment to invest in each other. Marriage counselling offers a collaborative process in which both partners work together to identify and resolve issues that may be causing tension, problems and conflict in the relationship.
Marriage counselling can be significant at any relationship stage, whether at the beginning, during pre-marriage or even if the partners have known each other for decades.
I offer counselling sessions as a confidential space for couples to make sense of the challenges and problems that may occur frequently or otherwise. I offer marriage counselling sessions in Greater Manchester, West Midland, Yorkshire and the Humber.
What is marriage counselling?
Marriage counselling is a form of therapy that helps married couples address various issues, barriers, and problems in their relationships. It works to find manageable outcomes and conflict resolutions and can be solutions-focused.
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At Another Hope Counselling and Psychotherapy service, I understand that relationships can be very challenging and that married couples may need professional help through difficult times.
As a Relate-trained marriage counsellor and therapist, I bring a wealth of experince to provide a safe therapeutic environment adapted with knowledge to encourage you to talk through those issues on your mind. Our work together aims to find solutions openly between the couple within the safety of our developed therapeutic relationship.
How can I help you as a marriage counsellor -
In today's world, traditional gender roles in marriage have become increasingly blurry, leading to issues around income, housekeeping, parenting, and more. Couples risk damaging their relationship when partners focus solely on their individual needs.
If approached with the right skills, marriage still benefits everyone involved and offers reliability. As a therapist, I work closely with partners to develop tools such as effective communication and tolerance to help strengthen their bond.
Effective communication is a crucial aspect of any successful marriage. When one partner cannot express feelings, counselling can help explore the relationship dynamics. Even if you feel like your marriage is dysfunctional or hopeless,
Everyone is worth the effort, though a therapist alone cannot save a marriage instantly. I collaborate with partners to work through their patterns and initiate the change process towards a positive outcome. I encourage partners to approach therapy with an open mind to maximize gains.
Issues which can make partners inevitably choose marriage counselling are -
Communication Issues: Communication is vital to any healthy relationship; expressing your thoughts and feelings requires awareness. I offer in-depth relational psychoanalysis where necessary to help you and your partner improve your communication skills.
Difference: Each partner is unique, and your differences should not cause a divide. It is finding meaning, making space, tolerance, and strengths. Improving empowers you to understand your partner better, process each other's meanings, and relate together more efficiently.
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Infidelity and Affairs: When one or both partners have been unfaithful, moving beyond betrayal and infidelity to restore trust is a formidable challenge. The insight into root-cause issues can increase respect and value for each other and rebuild confidence and trust in your relationship.
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Intimacy and Sexual Issues: Despite physical intimacy being integral to any marriage relationship, partners can feel uneasy discussing it.
Negative experiences tend to hinder emotional responses, making intimacy a distanced subject. I collaborate with partners to rebuild passion and intimacy and reconnect emotionally and physically. Where needed, I may signpost or refer to other specialists.
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Financial Issues: Money problems can cause a lot of stress and tension in a relationship. I support you in exploring your options, finding ways to develop a budget and working through any root issues that may be causing conflict.
No marriage is irretrievable if both partners are open and willing to work through their differences. If left too late before seeking help, marriage breakdown may become complex. Sometimes, working through the complexities can be a gift, a chance to find meaning and purpose together again—for another hope.
Marriage Therapy can help you focus on positive areas and communication tools in a safe space to share what is important and to work towards healing
because nothing is impossible.