Over the course of the relationship, couples will face situations that they may find difficult to manage. Disagreements are likely to occur that negatively affect communication and increase the distance between the couple.

Couple therapy aims to help couples who are facing problems and are no longer happy in their relationship. When connectedness and the sense of belonging no longer characterize the relationship, and security and trust are shaken, conflicts begin. The experiences that each partner brings from his or her family, influence how the couple interacts, therefore they play a significant part in the problems.

Couple therapy aims to enhance mutual understanding and respect. To help restore the relationship to the desired balance and act as a supportive framework that helps the couple to develop functional ways of communication and interaction, contributing to the smooth resolution of their crises and conflicts.

At  the  same  time,  the  process  provides  a  safe  environment  that  enables  both  members  to  disclose  without compromising  their  inner  integrity. Self-disclosure will  enable  them to  explore the possibilities of “together” or “separate”. In other words to accept the fact that they  either maintain their relationship under new terms  or move on autonomously.

 

The couple therapy session is 60 minutes long. Through the healing process the couple is encouraged to:

• Express his/her feelings (insecurities, fears, anger, etc.)
• Develop ways of communicating and conflict resolution skills
• Identify and repair problematic communication modes and dysfunctional interaction patterns
• Demonstrate understanding of each other’s needs
• Recognize and realize what both parties want from the relationship