Couples therapy

Relationships are dynamic, as people are dynamic. We constantly develop, evolve, grow.  Each person has a unique history, personality characteristics, set of values and perception of reality. Relationship between two people is therefore a dynamic process within which two individuals constantly evolve and grow individually, while at the same time trying to grow and evolve together as a couple. At times these processes do not align and partners might find themselves growing apart instead.

Relationships go through stages and periods of transition. Any transitional period might challenge and both partners need to find a way to adapt to new situations and learn how to support each other in different circumstances. Sometimes, when difficulties continue to build up, couples find themselves in crisis and at a point of significant stress, anxiety, sadness and disappointment.

From developmental perspective, crisis could be perceived as a catalyst for positive. It leads to us taking risk, looking for creative solutions and sometimes - to finding and redefining ourselves again but stronger, integrated at a higher level than previously.

In therapy we would try to identify reasons for crisis and explore ways that could help finding either a way to grow together stronger or, if damage is perceived as too deep, to assess the situation and consider alternative solutions in the atmosphere of mutual respect, empathy and care.

Typical reasons that make people seek couples therapy include:

Relationship crisis - Communication difficulties - Adjustment problems - Sexual difficulties - Significant conflict