Couples Therapy

A space to understand, reconnect and move forward

Relationships can become painful, stuck or strained for many reasons.

You may feel caught in the same arguments, emotionally distant from one another, unsure how to communicate, or affected by something that has disrupted trust, closeness or intimacy.

Sometimes the relationship changes gradually. At other times, difficulties emerge around a particular experience or transition, such as becoming parents, illness, loss, work pressures, changes in identity or a shift in roles and responsibilities.

I offer a supportive space to explore what is happening between you with care, honesty and without blame.

The aim is not to decide who is right or wrong. It is to understand the patterns you have become caught in, what each of you may be feeling and needing underneath them, and whether different ways of relating can begin to emerge.

Whether you are dating, living together, married or in a long-term partnership, therapy can help you develop greater emotional understanding and clarity about how you want to move forward.

FAQs on couples therapy

  • You may be:

    • struggling to communicate without conversations escalating

    • feeling distant, disconnected or alone within the relationship

    • having the same arguments without reaching a resolution

    • trying to rebuild trust following hurt, secrecy or betrayal

    • experiencing changes in affection, desire or sexual connection

    • struggling to express your needs or understand one another

    • navigating parenthood, illness, loss or another significant transition

    • adjusting to changes in roles, responsibilities or identity

    • wanting support before difficulties become more entrenched

    • uncertain about the future of the relationship

    You do not need to be in crisis to come to therapy.

    Some couples seek support because something has become painful. Others want to understand each other better, strengthen their connection or address difficulties before they deepen.

  • My approach is warm, balanced and collaborative. I aim to create a space in which both people feel heard and respected.

    In our work together, we may:

    • identify the cycle or pattern keeping you stuck

    • slow down difficult conversations

    • make space for the feelings underneath conflict

    • understand unmet needs and recurring dynamics

    • explore how your different histories affect the relationship

    • improve communication and emotional understanding

    • begin rebuilding trust, safety or connection

    • consider practical ways of responding differently

    Couples therapy is not about taking sides. It is about helping you understand what happens between you and supporting you to relate to one another with greater awareness and choice.

  • Sessions offer a structured space where conversations can be slowed down and both perspectives can be heard.

    You can expect:

    • a non-judgemental and thoughtful space

    • support with conversations that may feel difficult at home

    • help identifying recurring and unhelpful patterns

    • greater clarity about what is happening in the relationship

    • practical reflections that you can take into everyday life

    Some couples come for shorter-term support around a specific concern, while others choose longer-term work to understand deeper patterns.

    Couples therapy does not assume that there is one correct outcome or that a relationship must be preserved at all costs. It can help you consider what change, repair or moving forward may mean for each of you.

A gentle first step

I offer a free 20-minute introductory call where you can ask questions, briefly discuss what brings you to couples therapy and see whether working together feels right.

I work with clients in person in Bath and Bristol, and online across the UK.