You may not always be in the perfect relationship with your partner –you may have inane arguments, or feel that you are unable to connect with your partner anymore. Other issues may arise as well, including money, family, or children; making it difficult to be able to relate to your partner, or to agree with them. However, instead of abandoning the relationship, it is advisable to seek couples counselling – a form of therapy involving both you and your partner, where you will both be able to discuss issues in a safe environment with an experienced mediator, thereby reaching a solution which will work for both parties involved.
Couples counselling is useful, mainly because both you and your partner will be able to discuss issues within yourselves, and with a licensed therapist. Your partner will be able to hear your opinions and your inner thoughts, making it easier for you to be able to open up in front of a stranger.
Another benefit is that you will be able to feel an immediate boost – a sense of relief and of calm, knowing that you are taking a positive step to salvaging your relationship, that you and your partner will be taking a step to understanding the other’s opinions.
Another benefit is that the therapist will be able to ensure that both of you will get equal time, attention, and understanding. This means that both of you will be able to open your views to the other person, and both of you will be able to speak to the therapist, and to each other through the mediator.
Therapists will be able to help delve into root issues that have been plaguing your relationship; once hidden issues are openly acknowledged, you and your partner will be able to come up with solutions to your problems, and be able to work with each other to resolve these issues. This way, the therapist will be able to open new channels of communication between you and your partner, allowing you to be able to discuss and talk to your partner openly. As the counselling continues, you will find that you will be able to create solutions on your own, without requiring the assistance of a therapist or a mediator. You will find that you will be able to have safe, open conversations with your partner, and be able to build your relationship into something that is strong and healthy.
McDowall Counselling and Consulting Group practices different therapies to different clients, so that you will be able to find the perfect therapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This will help you and your partner build into a relationship that is stable. The experienced therapists and counsellors here will be able to provide positive therapeutic experiences to encourage positive change and development – allowing you to be able to have a long-lasting, meaningful relationship with your significant other where both of you will be able to express inner thoughts and opinions. The therapists and counsellors will be able to provide safe spaces and comfortable areas to express inner thoughts, allowing you to be able to stabilise your relationship with your partner.
