Psychodynamic Couples Therapy examines unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts from the past that affect the current relationship. This approach helps couples gain insight into their behaviours and emotions, fostering deeper understanding and connection. Key areas: unconscious processes, unresolved conflicts, behaviour insight, emotional understanding, deeper connection 3 x 1 hour sessions
Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT) uses behavioural techniques to improve communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. This approach is effective for couples looking to enhance their relationship through actionable strategies. Key areas: behavioural techniques, communication improvement, problem-solving, conflict resolution, actionable strategies 3 x 1 hour sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding and improving attachment styles formed in early childhood. This therapy helps couples address how these attachment styles affect their current relationship, promoting secure and healthy bonds. Key areas: attachment styles, early childhood, secure bonds, healthy relationships, emotional attachment 3 x 1 hour sessions
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) combines strategies for acceptance and change, helping couples manage their differences and improve their relationship dynamics. This approach focuses on both emotional acceptance and practical changes. Key areas: acceptance, change, relationship dynamics, manage differences, practical changes 3 x 1 hour sessions
Reflective Listening improves communication by having partners take turns being active listeners. This technique enhances understanding and empathy, fostering healthier and more productive conversations within the relationship. Key areas: communication skills, active listening, empathy, understanding, productive conversations 3 x 1 hour sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps couples find practical solutions to specific issues. This therapy is ideal for couples looking to resolve particular problems quickly and effectively. Key areas: goal-oriented, practical solutions, specific issues, short-term therapy, effective resolution 3 x 1 hour sessions
Narrative Therapy helps couples re-author the stories they tell about their relationship. By reshaping these narratives, couples can foster a healthier and more constructive dynamic, enhancing their emotional bond and understanding. Key areas: re-authoring, relationship narratives, emotional bond, constructive dynamic, understanding 3 x 1 hour sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in couples counseling targets negative thought patterns and behaviors. This therapy provides practical solutions for improving communication and resolving conflicts, making it an effective approach for various relationship challenges. Key areas: negative thought patterns, behavior change, practical solutions, communication improvement, conflict resolution 3 x 1 hour sessions
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) focuses on identifying how unmet childhood needs and unhealed wounds impact adult relationships. This therapy promotes empathy and understanding, helping couples address deep-rooted issues and improve their emotional connection. Key areas: childhood needs, unhealed wounds, empathy, emotional connection, deep-rooted issues 3 x 1 hour sessions
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that enhances intimacy and friendship while constructively addressing conflicts. Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this method includes practical exercises to improve communication and strengthen relationships. Key areas: intimacy, friendship, conflict resolution, communication skills, John Gottman, Julie Gottman 3 x 1 hour sessions