What comes to mind when you think of “couples therapy”? Perhaps fighting, marriage counselling, couples on the brink of divorce, coping with infidelity, disagreements over money, and the list goes on and on…

There’s no doubt that a counsellor can be of great help in these situations. What most people don’t realize, however, is that couples therapy isn’t exclusively for relationships facing challenges or a crisis.

Couples therapy is ultimately about working with a counsellor to identify areas of your relationship you’d like to improve, addressing immediate problems, and developing strategies for enhancing the long-term health and happiness of your relationship. Any relationship can benefit from this opportunity for reflection, discussion and growth, not just a relationship in a difficult place.

1. It’s not just for married couples

A relationship is a relationship, no matter how long you’ve been together or how it may be recognized by law. As we’ve laid out below, any couple can benefit from counselling, no matter how long you’ve been together or how you define your relationship.

2. Improve your communication

It’s often said that communication is the key to a successful relationship. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most difficult things to achieve.

Seeing a couples counsellor can help you and your partner better understand each other’s needs and communication styles. With this understanding, your counsellor will work with you to develop better communication strategies that are positive, open and help meet your partner’s needs and communication preferences. Weiterlesen