Couples Therapy
Why choose couples therapy?
Relationships can sometimes leave us feeling stuck in painful patterns of misunderstanding, conflict, or disconnection, even when there is love and a wish to feel closer. In couples therapy, I offer a calm and thoughtful space where we can slow things down together and begin to make sense of what may be happening beneath the surface.
Understanding Relationship Patterns
My way of working is shaped by psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means taking time to understand each person’s individual story, early experiences, and family relationships, and how these may have shaped the ways you relate, communicate, and respond to one another now. Often, the ways we have learned to cope with closeness, conflict, vulnerability, or unmet needs can be very different, and these differences can create confusion or hurt within a relationship.
When Neurodivergence Is Part of the Picture
Where neurodivergence is part of your experience, we can also think together about how differences in sensory experience, nervous system regulation, time perception, or organisation may be affecting the relationship. The aim is not to place blame, but to deepen understanding, build compassion, and explore new ways of relating that feel more attuned, authentic, and supportive for you both.
Beginning therapy
In our initial phone conversation or emails, we can discuss what might happen when we first meet, and the kind of things we might talk about. We can also discuss the differences between in-person or online appointments, and choose which feels best for you.
