Relationship to Partner

Relationships can bring us life’s greatest joys and happiness and also, at times, deep sadness, frustration, anger, even fear. I work with men and women of all sexual orientations in couples or individually. Some seek help to work through relationship difficulties and communication problems. Others want to work on a specific problem or disagreement in an otherwise satisfactory relationship. A few already know they want to separate and need help to make the process amicable.

how do you manage conflict?

Everyone in an intimate relationship, of whatever persuasion, will usually meet with difficulties at sometime or other.  It's what you do with conflict that matters.  Some are exploring the prospect of separation.  Many are struggling on from one crisis to another.  Some seek help in growing to a new level of empowerment and partnership. Through relationship therapy you have the opportunity to explore the areas that most trigger your unwanted and unsatisfying thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Unmet expectations, desires and requests will often surface in conflict, irritation or anger.  You may fight, retreat or close down, depending on the dynamics of your position.  

what does a successful relationship look like?

Due to the complexity of human beings there is no single model for a successful intimate relationship.  There are many different and sometimes unusual arrangements between partners. Relationship is always dynamic and fluid.  As each partner evolves the relationship's capacity for growth is tested and sometimes stretched.  This is when some couples come for help.

love, sex and intimacy

It is often in the areas of love, sex and intimacy that conflict in relationships can arise because for each of us they can mean different things and have different values. As a fully qualified and accredited couple & relationship therapist and psychosexual therapist I can help you find a new awareness to the dynamics between you, learning ways to make fulfilling contact with each other. Discover how to work with difficult feelings and reveal your desire for loving connection. Learn how to understand your partner from their deepest needs and yours. Find out how to communicate so you are heard and emotionally satisfied. 

Are you ready to improve your relationship?