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Couples Counselling

Why come to Couples Counselling?

The common reason couples seek counselling is when they have an awareness that their relationship is in some kind of trouble. Sometimes the problem is so substantial, or has been unnoticed for so long, that the relationship is already in severe crisis. Other times, the couple becomes aware at an earlier stage that they are not able to resolve the problems on their own, and they need the help of a relationship counsellor before their relationship hits crisis point which could lead to a break up.

No relationship ever runs smoothly all the time. Sometimes the problems have existed from the beginning of the relationship, sometimes they show up after a long period of time or they show up as a result of unexpected stresses. Whatever trouble your relationship is in, and no matter how severely your relationship is being affected, almost all couples can benefit from couples or relationship counselling at some time in their relationship.

Good relationships are essential to our happiness and emotional health. Our relationships can affect our physical health as well. One thing researches know for sure is that our ability to feel love and intimacy is what keeps us well. Study after study has shown that loneliness is a risk factor for disease, and that healthy relationships have a positive effect on everything from heart health to age-related health issues.

Is your relationship in trouble?

Although it may feel like there is no hope for your relationship, seeing a trained relationship counsellor can bring a supportive and mediating presence.

Leanne will help youy identify the vicious cycles that are creating the problems and change destructive patterns in your relationship.

How I can help

Leanne will help you and your partner feel heard & validated as you work together to get to the core of the problem. Whatever issues you're having, she will facilitate the process that will create the changes necessary to get your relatiosnhip back on track. This process will take courage and dedication but the benefits you'll receive will be worth it.

Typical Benefits of Couples Counselling

Positive and healthy communication to express needs and desires
Increased intimacy
Rebuilding of trust and emotional connection
Understanding and empathy for your partner and yourself, creating joy and happiness

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.”

~Khalil Gibran, The Prophet