No relationship is without its difficulties and recognising counselling can help is a great step in ensuring you do all you can to make the most of your relationship. Relationship counselling could be the best decision you and your partner make and here we’re looking at why it can be a brilliant move for a successful future.
Prioritising communication and listening
Relationship counselling is not just a chance for you to pour out your frustration and feelings, it’s about listening too. In every day life listening is not about hearing the other’s thoughts and feelings, it’s more about listening to formulate a response. Counselling strips things back. It helps to break down any barriers to communication through active listening and ensuring all concerns are heard and considered. A professional counsellor is there to promote open communication, create space to listen and talk, and limit you talking over each other.
Understand and accept compromises
Compromise is at the heart of any strong relationship. No one gets things to go their way all of the time. Understanding that compromise is necessary is key to moving forward. You can have non-negotiables in your relationship but sometimes you do have to bend and accept the middle ground. Counselling will help create a safe space for discussing compromises and coming to agreements you can both accept. Your counsellor is there to guide you through difficult moments and recognise if either party is being unreasonable, the answer is usually not, they just have a different opinion.
Dig deeper into grievances
Arguments or conflict at home often only scrapes the surface of a problem. You may feel an issue is resolved. However, within weeks it’s back and becoming a problem once again. Relationship counselling brings the issues out into the light and give you a chance to explore the deeper reasons behind the main issues between you and your partner. By digging deeper and addressing the root of the problem you can begin to overcome it and move forward.
Relationship counselling with Paul Barrett
Paul is a member of both the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). He sees clients for a range of issues for long- and short-term therapy. Paul offers several forms of counselling, including one-to-one, group therapy, business coaching and life coaching. Relationship counselling is a three-person experience with Paul and both members of the relationship involved in every session.
Paul’s approach to counselling and psychotherapy is always one of no blame, no shame. You will also discuss boundaries clearly before beginning any session. Paul works to ensure you are happy and comfortable each step of the way.
Please contact us today to arrange an initial consultation.
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