Specialised Marriage and Couples Therapy in Beulah Park
Seeking Help With Your Relationship
Relationships are complex. Ups and downs are inevitable parts of these essential and challenging facets of our lives. Most couples face difficulties at one point or another, whether they are due to internal or external factors.
While certain challenges may be surmountable, others can worsen and become more complex without appropriate support. When issues persist and appear overwhelming, seeking professional assistance is often recommended.
What Does Couples Counselling Entail?
The goal of couples counselling is to empower partners with skills and techniques designed to tackle specific issues within their relationship. Typically, sessions are facilitated in person by a qualified relationship therapist.
The delivery of therapy can span from a single session to multiple, depending on your needs and objectives. In our initial meeting, I will conduct an assessment and devise a customised plan to target your relationship issues or other areas of concern. It’s essential to recognise that relationship counselling services can and should be adjusted to align with your evolving progress.
Why Consider Marriage Counselling?
There are numerous reasons why you might opt for professional guidance concerning your relationship, which may not be limited to addressing a particular issue or mental health condition. You may seek experienced assistance in nurturing and bolstering your partnership.
Conversely, there might be issues that demand dedicated attention to facilitate improvement. Regardless of your objectives or motivations, I’m committed to collaborating with you to enhance your quality of life together.
Signs That May Indicate a Need to Seek Help
Issues within relationships can take a multitude of shapes. No two partners will experience the same problems in terms of their unique needs and desires. However, there are some signs that you may become aware of that could demonstrate that therapy may benefit you.
Some of these may include:
- Decreased time spent with each other.
- Minimal or no intimacy.
- Interest in people other than your partner.
- Inability to discuss or resolve your problems.
- Recurring fights.
Invest in your future with comprehensive relationship counselling that is designed specifically for you and your partner.
When Should You Seek Couples Counselling?
Telltale signs that people will benefit from couples counselling include:
- emotional distance and loneliness
- falling out of love “I love you but I’m not in love with you”
- escalating conflict and nastiness
- decreasing sexual intimacy
- feeling unsupported and emotionally dismissed
- differences in parenting styles that lead to conflict
- perceived unfair division of household chores and household admin
- unequal decision making
- past trauma and childhood upbringings interfering in couple communication
- disagreement on managing shared resources such as finance and leisure time
- extended family issues
A well-trained relationship psychologist can support you in shifting unhealthy dynamics in your marriage and relationship. It may seem intimidating or uncomfortable sharing your concerns with someone you do not know, but accredited counsellors are dedicated to helping each client in a safe and friendly environment.
The right support can make a significant difference in resolving the issues that endanger relationships. Although sharing your worries with a stranger may feel unsettling, accredited counsellors are here to offer help in a supportive and comforting environment.
Early intervention may improve outcomes, however, it is not unusual for couples to go six years or more after the problem arises before seeking help.
While it is seldom too late, sometimes deeply entrenched, hurtful patterns of communication cannot be reversed after many years of misunderstanding and alienation.
Seeking support at the onset of an issue or when it starts significantly affecting your life can lead to more favourable outcomes.
Exploring the Benefits of Relationship Counselling
While relationship counselling is individualised for each client, it primarily revolves around evidence-based strategies personalised to address the unique dynamics of every couple.
In a relationship counselling session, we tailor our approach to addressing the couple’s individual requirements, limitations, and aspirations. As therapy progresses, we’ll review your progress and refine our methods as needed.
Couples Counselling FAQs: Your Questions Answered
Who Can Participate in Couples Counselling Sessions?
I’m delighted and proficient in offering assistance and advice to individuals seeking help with various aspects of relationships, whether it involves one person or several individuals in the partnership. Situated in Kensington, my services are available to local residents in Beulah Park, with the option of telehealth appointments when appropriate. However, I highly recommend conducting sessions face-to-face whenever feasible.
How much does marriage counselling typically cost?
Relationship counselling costs are customised to suit individual requirements. Visit my website to learn more about session fees and pricing details.
Is marriage counselling effective in resolving issues?
When it comes to psychology and mental health treatments, there are no guarantees for success. Many elements come together that either work positively or negatively in terms of outcomes.
Factors that may contribute to positive outcomes include dedication to therapy and engagement in interventions, alongside the intricacy of the issues and dynamics in question. Conversely, obstacles to successful results may include a strained therapeutic relationship and a reluctance to pursue mutual objectives.
Each couple navigates unique challenges, and counselling outcomes may vary, even when addressing comparable issues.
How much time should be devoted to marriage counselling before discussing the possibility of divorce?
There is never a one-size-fits-all approach to relationship and mental health therapy. This means that time frames differ from couple to couple.
The outcomes are unique to the individuals involved, and we can thoroughly address these aspects during our sessions.
What outcomes can I expect from relationship counselling?
In your first session, we’ll delve into your initial concerns and challenges to help shape a personalised therapy roadmap. Our conversation may touch on areas such as resolving conflicts, fostering better communication, managing stress, enhancing intimacy, and devising strategies to foster growth in your relationship.
Relationship counselling primarily focuses on the partnership, yet psychologists are also equipped to evaluate individual factors that could influence the couple’s challenges.
For example, what may appear as a sudden shift in behaviour towards the partner could stem from a traumatic event unrelated to the relationship.
Typically, sessions will remain a joint commitment, but if necessary, some sessions may transition to individual sessions if it’s deemed beneficial for both individuals.
What Makes Dr. Ros Yuen Your Ideal Choice for Relationship Counselling?
Professional Guidance
With extensive expertise and qualifications, I provide thorough, evidence-backed relationship counselling.
Couples counselling is my primary focus, specialising in facilitating effective communication and conflict resolution for couples.
Tailored relationship counselling crafted to address individual needs and aspirations often yields positive results for many clients.
Through my proficiency in this specific therapy modality, I can offer assistance with a range of issues that commonly arise within partnerships.
Personal Meetings
These can be complemented by telehealth sessions when deemed appropriate after initial sessions are held at my Kensington office location.
Ready to Book Marriage Counselling in Beulah Park?
Experienced and devoted healthcare professionals and relationship counsellors specialise in guiding couples through relationship obstacles and addressing associated concerns. My aim is to equip you and your partner with the tools to improve communication and build a relationship that is stronger, healthier, and more satisfying.
Ready to start relationship counselling in Beulah Park? Contact me to learn more and set up your initial session.
