Couples counselling hopes to assist in addressing conflicts, improve understanding of each other and develop a more healthy and happy relationship pattern.
In my work with couples I understand the challenges and am here to guide you towards a constructive path; fostering understanding, appreciation and effective communication for a more positive relationship and to help you both determine more clearly how you want to move forward.
It is a valuable tool to break the cycle of blame that many relationships find themselves entangled in. This repetitive pattern can leave us feeling misunderstood, unappreciated, hurt and angry. Counselling together provides the opportunity for you to explore healthier ways of relating to one another.
What happens during our initial meeting?
Your first couples therapy session is an introductory conversation where I get to know you both, understand your current struggles in relationship and we look at plans for working together.
I may ask why you decided to come in right now, what specific conflicts or disconnects you face, and how long they have been happening. You may talk about how you met, major life transitions, and the general day-to-day of your relationship. I will observe how you talk to and about each other—not to take sides nor decide who is right – but to observe your communication styles, listening habits, and emotional tone. We will then begin to outline what a “better” relationship looks like to each of you and what you hope to achieve through counselling .
What happens following our initial meeting:
Following our initial meeting, we can then look at commitment to several sessions of working together. Our aim is finding solutions for what you are both bringing, and restore healthy communication and enable things to move forward in the way that suits you both. We will discuss agreement covering confidentiality and mutual boundary respect, and session frequency.
Charges for couples therapy sessions are currently set at £65-£70 dependent on time needed.
Please do contact me by phone 📞 07713159482 or by email katie@katiedolan.co.uk.
As a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, I adhere to their ethical frameworks.