Relationship Counselling
Relationships are both the biggest threat to safety at times and the greatest window for healing.
Relationships matter deeply — and they can also be some of the most challenging places in our lives.
You might find yourselves having the same arguments again and again, feeling misunderstood, or unsure how to talk about what really matters without things escalating. Sometimes there is distance, tension, or a sense of disconnection that is hard to name.
Relationships don’t have to be romantic. You might come as partners, friends, family members, colleagues or neighbours.
Relationship counselling offers a space to slow down and explore what is happening between you.
You might be experiencing
- recurring arguments that don’t seem to resolve
- difficulty expressing needs or boundaries
- feeling unheard or misunderstood
- tension around closeness, intimacy or distance
- jealousy, insecurity or lack of trust
- a sense of disconnection or emotional distance
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support. Often it is enough to notice that something isn’t working in the way you would like.
How I work
In our sessions, we create a space where both people can be heard. I usually begin by meeting each of you individually, followed by joint sessions where I support a structured and facilitated conversation between you.
Rather than trying to determine who is right, we begin to explore what is happening underneath the surface — the feelings, needs and patterns that shape how you relate to each other.
My role is not to take sides, but to support both of you in being heard and in understanding each other more deeply.
I support you in:
- slowing down difficult conversations
- listening to each other in new ways
- expressing what matters to you more clearly
- recognising patterns that keep repeating
- finding ways of relating that feel more honest and connected
My approach is grounded in Nonviolent Communication and informed by mediation, restorative practices and relational conflict work.
What becomes possible
When there is enough support and attention, even long-standing patterns can begin to shift.
Couples often find that they are able to:
- understand each other more deeply
- communicate with greater honesty and care
- move through conflict without escalation
- reconnect emotionally
- make clearer decisions about their relationship
Practical details
Sessions:
- 60 minutes (individual)
- 90 minutes (joint) Format: online (in-person possible by arrangement) Fee: £70 (sliding scale available — please ask)
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call so we can see whether working together feels like a good fit.
A slightly different approach
My work is particularly suited to people who want to understand their relationship more deeply — not just fix surface-level problems.
This includes people who are interested in:
- emotional awareness
- honest communication
- exploring patterns of shame or reactivity
- alternative ways of relating