Specialised Marriage and Couples Therapy in Glenside
Seeking Guidance For 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 some issues can be managed without outside help, others may escalate and become more difficult to address without the proper support. If problems persist and seem insurmountable, seeking professional guidance is advisable.
Exploring Couples Therapy
Couples counselling is geared towards assisting partners in acquiring new skills and approaches aimed at addressing specific issues in their relationship. These sessions are usually conducted face-to-face by an accredited relationship therapist.
Therapy can be delivered in one or multiple sessions, depending on your needs and goals. In our first session together, I will undertake a comprehensive assessment and develop a tailored plan to focus on your relationship issues or other challenges. Relationship counselling services can and should be modified to grow and change with your progress.
Why Should You Seek Marriage Counselling?
Seeking professional guidance for your relationship is a decision that can stem from various reasons, not necessarily tied to a specific issue or mental health concern. You might seek experienced support to enhance and cultivate 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.
Signals That Point Towards the Importance of Seeking 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.
Understanding the Potential of Relationship Counselling
Relationship counselling can look different for all my clients, but it fundamentally focuses on evidence-based methods that are tailored to each couple.
A relationship counselling session is built on the specific requirements, limitations, and goals pertinent to the couple. As you move through therapy, we will discuss your progress and make modifications when necessary.
FAQs About Couples Counselling
Who Is able to Attend a Couples Counselling Session?
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 Glenside, with the option of telehealth appointments when appropriate. However, I highly recommend conducting sessions face-to-face whenever feasible.
How much does marriage counselling cost?
The cost of relationship counselling differs depending on requirements. You can find out more about my session fees online here.
Is marriage counselling effective in resolving issues?
Psychology and mental health treatments don’t offer guaranteed success. Numerous factors interact, shaping outcomes positively or negatively.
Examples of factors that might support favourable outcomes include a strong commitment to therapy and active participation in interventions, as well as the complexity of the issues and relationships involved. Obstacles to success could include a lack of rapport with the therapist and a reluctance to work towards common goals.
Couples encounter diverse challenges, and the outcomes of counselling sessions may differ even when addressing similar issues.
What is the recommended duration for attempting marriage counselling before contemplating divorce?
Every couple’s journey through relationship and mental health therapy is unique, resulting in varying time frames.
The results are individualised to the people in the relationship, and we can explore these nuances in depth during our sessions.
What outcomes can I expect from relationship counselling?
At the outset of our sessions, we’ll explore your initial worries and difficulties to guide the development of a customised therapy plan. Our discussions may span various aspects, including conflict resolution, effective communication techniques, stress coping mechanisms, intimacy enhancement, and strategies for cultivating positive aspects within your relationship.
Although relationship counselling primarily addresses the partnership, psychologists are trained to examine individual elements that might impact the couple’s issues.
For example, what may appear as a sudden shift in behaviour towards the partner could stem from a traumatic event unrelated to the relationship.
Generally, sessions will involve both parties, but individual sessions may be integrated into the process if it’s deemed advantageous for both individuals.
Why Opt for Dr Ros Yuen's Relationship Counselling Services?
Professional Guidance
With extensive expertise and qualifications, I provide thorough, evidence-backed relationship counselling.
My main area of interest is couples counselling, including guiding effective communication, and conflict resolution for couples.
Many clients gain positive outcomes from personalised relationship counselling designed specifically for their needs and goals.
With my expertise in this particular therapy approach, I can help address a multitude of challenges that may arise within a partnership.
Direct Interaction
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 Glenside?
Relationship counsellors are dedicated and experienced healthcare professionals who support couples with relationship issues and other reasons that may impact outcomes. My aim is to help you and your partner develop your ability to communicate well and foster a stronger, healthier, and happier relationship.
Ready to start relationship counselling in Glenside? Contact me to learn more and set up your initial session.
