I have a belief that one of the most enduring ways we can grow and enrich our lives is through the development and deepening of our intimate relationships. Relationship can be a vehicle for personal growth and enrichment as we develop skills in emotional communication.
Many of the common problems we experience in our relationships do have solutions. Conflicts over money, how to parent, sexual fulfillment, in-law problems, and the balancing of time together with time apart, frequently set our relationships on a downward spiral. This downward spiral can be stopped. Some issues can be resolved within one to four sessions. Some problems take ten or more sessions. I am committed to staying the course with you.
One of my priorities when working with couples is to not take sides so I can work with you without being biased. Taking a team approach, I am able to coach couples in finding ways to communicate effectively. There are times when it can be especially helpful to collaborate with a marital therapist, notably:
1) when a couple moves in together;
2) when a couple is involved in a second or subsequent marriage or relationship;
3) when a couple starts to have children;
4) when the children leave home; and
5) when a couple has frequent or severe arguments or resentments.
All of these important times herald new opportunities to grow and mature together.
If you are interested in marriage & relationship counselling, feel free to contact me.