Relationship Coaching

Are you struggling with a relationship issue? Whether you're experiencing difficulties with a partner, family member, or friend, it's important to know you're not alone. Many people face challenges in their relationships at various stages of their lives.

My aim is to provide a compassionate and understanding space where you can explore your concerns and find ways to move forward positively.

Working with Couples

I thought it might be helpful to explain how I work with couples who identify themselves as being in a loving relationship. One of the most important things to realise is that when two people share a relationship, there's always some give and take. Sometimes, one partner may feel they are giving more and receiving less, leading to feelings of being misunderstood or unappreciated.

Intimacy can change. This isn't just physical intimacy but can include the small gestures like holding hands or simple touches that show you care. Familiarity can sometimes lead to these gestures becoming less frequent. I often hear my clients say things like, "She doesn't see me anymore," or "He doesn't appreciate me."

There are many reasons why people find themselves in these situations. It might be one partner feeling burdened by responsibilities at home, like caring for children or elderly parents, and feeling their contributions are unseen. Miscommunication or misunderstanding can easily arise, but there is hope and plenty you can do about it.

Relationship Coaching for Couples

I offer a specialist service for couples in loving relationships. If you and your partner want to examine where you are now and where you'd like to be, improve your communication, and understand each other's needs better, this service might be right for you. The process includes:

Individual Consultations:

Each partner will have a 90-minute private and confidential session with me to discuss what's working, what's not, what they'd like to keep, and what they would like to change in themselves and their relationship. It's important to focus on self-improvement rather than trying to change the other person.

Facilitated Conversations:

After the individual sessions, I bring both partners together for a facilitated conversation. This helps them have their important discussions in a safe and structured environment, avoiding emotional pitfalls like manipulation or blame.

Ongoing Support:

At the end of the session, you'll receive a communications strategy to take away and use in future conversations you might have together. If more facilitated discussions are needed, follow-up sessions are available. Sometimes, one or both partners may decide to continue working with me individually.

My Approach

I'm not here to offer marriage guidance or encourage couples to stay together or separate. My goal is to facilitate good conversations between people who care for each other but might be struggling right now.

This service is not age-specific; I've worked with young couples facing big decisions, as well as those dealing with life changes like illness or financial shifts.

Real-Life Relationship Challenges

Some common situations I can help with include:

  • Deciding to move:
    Couples may face decisions about relocating, which can bring up complex emotions and doubts.
  • Deciding to have children:
    This significant decision can be a source of conflict and requires careful, compassionate discussion.
  • Divorce or separation:
    If couples are considering divorce, having facilitated conversations can help manage this transition, especially when children are involved.
  • Life changes:
    Changes such as ill health or redundancy can strain relationships. Coaching can provide support during these times.
  • Caring for others:
    The responsibility of caring for elderly parents can create tension and resentment within a relationship. It often causes that feeling of not being able to please anyone!
  • Bereavement:
    When one partner is left alone after bereavement, navigating this new phase of life can be challenging. Coaching can help in having empowering conversations with loved ones about their new status.

Every relationship is unique, and while I've outlined how my program typically works, I'm more than happy to create a bespoke program tailored to your specific situation. The best way to start is with a free discovery call. It's easy to book via my website or through this link.

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