Relationship Counselling
We hold the belief that if you are both committed, then you can achieve a second chance partnership with deeper connections.
Welcome to Counselling Couples Devon! We are dedicated to helping individuals and couples strengthen their connections and deepen self-awareness.
Our approach blends personal experience with counselling, coaching, the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychoeducation, and mindfulness. We’ve been together for ten years, but before we met, we each had our own journey—navigating life, relationships, and questioning its meaning. From the moment we met, there was an instant connection—our energy was electric, and we loved being together. But like any couple, living together came with its challenges. We had to apply everything we knew and use various relationship tools to navigate the ups and downs. Now,we’re excited to share our insights and experiences with you. As qualified couples’ therapists, we create a safe and supportive space for you, offering emotional presence and guidance. With sensitivity, kindness, and compassion, we will support you on your journey toward deeper connection and understanding.
What is Couple to Couple Counselling?
Couple to Couple Counselling is a dynamic and effective approach where we both bring our individual strengths and experiences into the session, complementing one another. This method can alleviate concerns ofgender bias or partiality that may arise when working with a singlecounsellor or coach. With four individuals present, it ensures that eachperson’s perspective is acknowledged and heard by all. We are committed to supporting the entirety of your relationship.
Some of the issues that we can support couples with:
Affairs and Rebuilding Trust
When trust issues arise, they may include past wounds, affairs, betrayals, communication failures, and lingering conflicts. Maybe you’re feeling trapped in a relationship marred by mistrust, and you feel insecure and this burden of trust issues is exhausting and hold your relationship back. Whether it’s due to infidelity, secrets, or persistent doubts, these challenges can hinder progress towards a deeper trust and intimacy with your partner. However, it's possible to prevent these trust issues from defining your relationship. While trust issues are tough to tackle alone, engaging in our counselling and coaching sessions, we can initiate the process of rebuilding trust and revitalising your bond.
Sex in a Relationship
Are you and your partner struggling to connect on a deeper level or feeling unsatisfied or frustrated in your sex life? You’re not alone. There are lots of couples that experience these challenges, and it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. We can guide you and your partner through a personalised programme that addresses your needs that will help you to deepen your connection and reignite the spark in your relationship.
Intimacy
Daily life, including family crisis, responsibilities, and changing hormones, can affect sex drive. If a partner is struggling, you can support them with guided help. Instead of focusing on the disconnect you can take the lead and focus on reconnecting. We can show you, motivate, and inspire you and your partner to achieve your intimacy and relationship goals. We will provide you with support and encouragement through your journey, to rediscovering yourselves, so you can be more contented.
Conflict
Conflict in relationships can be a considerable source of stress. Persistent conflict can create a strain that adversely impacts the health and well-being of all individuals involved. Conflict arises from disagreements, differences in opinion, personalities, or beliefs. The way we manage conflict does impact the quality of your relationships. Conflict is intense enough and will disrupt aspects of the relationship, such as communication, which is what differentiates it from simply having a different point of view. It's not just romantic partners who can experience conflicted relationships, families can also be in conflict. Inadequate communication skills can result in anger which can become overwhelming and lead to stress or strained relationships. Additionally, conflict can bring to light significant issues that require discussion such as disagreements, intimacy issues, conflicts over children and parenting, finances, and jealousy. We can support and guide you to channel these intense emotions constructively by developing alternative ways to solve conflicts.
Improving Communication
Effective communication is vital for fostering a healthy relationship, but understanding the complexities of human interaction can be challenging. Feeling misunderstood, frustrated, or disconnected from your partner is common. Nevertheless, there is always potential for increasing mutual understanding. We are here to support and provide you with the tools to better your communication. We will guide you and your partner on a path of self-discovery, aiming to enhance your communication and strengthen your emotional bond. Together, we will explore the root causes of communication barriers in your relationship and equip you with the necessary skills.
Navigating a Break-up
Ending a relationship is a challenging and emotional ordeal. It can be daunting to process the myriads of feelings and emotions that accompany it. However, it's important to remember that you are not alone in this process, and there is potential for recovery. We recognise that this is a personal and challenging journey for you, and we are committed to offering the understanding and support necessary to navigate the end of your relationship in a healthy and constructive manner. Allow us to be there for you, offering the understanding and support essential for your healing and closure.