Couples Therapy and Marriage Counselling in Southport

If your relationship or marriage just isn’t working and you want to try and fix the problems, you’ve come to the right place.

Our highly qualified and experienced relationship counsellors will help you get to the root cause of your problems and help you resolve them, fast.

If you would like to book a FREE consultation for couples therapy, call 07782361931 or click on the button below.

Our relationship counselling sessions are held at our private counselling practice, which is located at 28 Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PA.

Does it feel like you and your partner are drifting apart?

You’d be surprised at how many couples reach a point where they feel their relationship is stuck or strained. There are usually lots of heated arguments or a slow buildup of silence, which can feel overwhelming.

But there’s hope.

If your relationship feels strained or on the edge of breaking up, our relationship & marriage counselling will help you turn things around. We can help you and your partner learn to communicate again and reignite your connection. Couples therapy gives you and your partner a relaxing space to talk openly about your issues and get to the root of the problem.

Here’s a good example

One couple, let’s call them Sarah and Mark, made an appointment with us because they have been arguing for months. Their arguing got so bad that Sarah packed all her belongings into boxes and was about to leave. They both felt their partner didn’t listen to them, and they both felt disconnected.

The couple decided to give it one last try by going to counselling and seeing if they could work things out. They searched online for relationship counselling on Google and found us. It didn’t take long for them to discover the real issues in their relationship and what steps they needed to take to repair it. If Mark and Sarah had attended couples counselling sooner, their problems could have been resolved much earlier.

Your relationship deserves attention.

The first step to saving your relationship is realising that you need help. Once you’ve acknowledged that you and your partner need professional help, the next step is to book a free consultation with one of our highly rated relationship counsellors.

Relationship problems can be awfully difficult to resolve on your own, and that’s why people seek professional help. Every relationship has its ups and downs, but if neither of you is happy, it’s time to try and do something about it. Especially if there are children involved.

Here are some of the most common relationship issues:

• Communication breakdowns: not being open and honest with each other, not expressing feelings, and problems in the relationship aren’t resolved.
• Trust issues: problems with jealousy in the relationship. Jealousy could be the result of a betrayal in the past or doubts about a partner’s honesty.
• Intimacy: a lack of emotional or physical intimacy can put a strain on the relationship.
• Unresolved problems from the past: lingering issues that might have happened 10 years ago but have never been properly addressed.
• Different priorities or values: you or your partner might have different plans for the future or don’t share the same values.
• Household responsibilities: one person in the relationship may be doing more than their fair share of chores around the house.
• Financial problems: Only one person in the relationship is working and struggling to make ends meet, problems with overspending or unpaid loans.
• Growing apart: people often change as they grow older. You’re not the same person you were when you met your partner.
• Parenting stress: raising children is tough. Relationships can feel strained, and finances can feel stretched.
• Infidelity: a physical or emotional betrayal will have a big impact on your relationship, leading to trust issues and insecurity.

a couple working through their communication issues in relationship counselling

Here’s an example of how not being able to communicate can lead to more problems

John and Lisa had trust issues in their relationship ever since John lost his job. John became withdrawn and felt like a failure, and Lisa felt rejected. The couple knew they couldn’t continue like this, so they looked online for couples counselling. Relationship counselling helped them understand each other’s perspectives and rebuild trust.

Couples counselling opens up conversations that might feel too difficult to talk about. Attending couples therapy will help you and your partner work through your issues before they spiral out of control and destroy your relationship.

Ready to Strengthen Your Relationship? Here’s How Counselling Helps

Counselling helps you to resolve all kinds of issues that you can’t seem to solve on your own. Here are just some of the ways our highly rated couples therapy will help you and your partner:

We will help you and your partner to:

• Learn how to communicate without getting into a heated argument
• Feel heard and understood by your partner
• Rebuild lost trust after a difficult experience or betrayal.
• Strengthen your relationship and reconnect with one another.
• Address unresolved problems from the past and move forward.

Here’s another example of how couples therapy and marriage counselling can save a relationship

Kevin and Jessica have been married for 12 years and have two children. Over time, their focus and attention were spent on work and their children, and they eventually drifted apart. Kevin and Jessica both felt like roommates rather than being in a loving, caring relationship. The couple was unhappy with the situation but didn’t know how to fix it.

They searched online for Southport marriage counselling and booked an appointment with the Southport Counselling Association. Our skilled marriage counsellors helped Kevin and Jessica rediscover what brought them together in the first place. The couple worked through their issues, and now they feel more connected to one another.

The point of counselling isn’t to sit down and blame one another. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Relationship counselling is about learning to understand each other’s needs and finding a way forward. Discussing your relationship problems in a supportive environment will allow you and your partner to fix the issues in your relationship and look forward to a happier life.

Not Sure What to Expect? Here’s a Glimpse Into Couples Counselling

If you’ve never been to therapy before, you might be feeling a bit anxious. You are probably wondering what exactly happens during a session?

Here’s a breakdown:

• Consultation: your therapist will listen to the challenges you are facing within your relationship and learn what you hope to achieve by attending counselling.
• Setting goals: you and your partner will need to discuss what you want your future to look like, and your relationship counsellor will help you achieve that goal.
• Working through issues: Couples therapy gives you a safe space to openly discuss your thoughts and feelings. Your therapist may also show you how to improve your communication so you can address problems more effectively.
• Regular feedback: your relationship counsellor will review your sessions and monitor your progress.

You have to keep in mind that couples counselling takes time. You won’t resolve all of your problems in one session. Each session builds on the last session until you have resolved all the issues in your relationship.

How to Start Relationship Counselling

If you live in Southport and you’ve decided to try relationship counselling, you’re probably wondering what to do next.

It’s really easy to get started.

All you have to do is pick up the phone and call 07782361931. Ask to book a free consultation. If now is not a good time to call, you can use our online booking form, and we’ll contact you at a more suitable time.

You have the option to choose which counsellor you would like to see. You can view our councillor’s profiles on our homepage. If, for any reason, you don’t feel comfortable with your counsellor, you can always try another one.

Here’s a Few of the Most Common Questions we get Asked About Relationship and Marriage Counselling

How long does relationship or marriage counselling take?

Unfortunately, there’s no straight answer to this question. Some couples might resolve their problems within 2 to 3 sessions, while other couples might need more. It all depends on how many issues need to be worked through and resolved.

What do I do if my partner doesn’t want to go to couples counselling?

It’s quite common for one person in the relationship to want to try couples counselling, but their partner is more hesitant. If you find yourself in this situation, you should go on your own and explore ways of encouraging your partner to come with you.

Is relationship counselling worth it?

If your relationship is struggling, and you can’t seem to resolve the problems on your own, couples therapy is definitely worth it. Even if you and your partner don’t stay together, at least you know you both tried to work through your issues before ending the relationship. You will both have a clear conscience and won’t live in regret.

Find out for yourself why we are the leading provider of private relationship counselling in Southport. Couples therapy and marriage counselling can transform your relationship and rebuild the connection you once had. It’s never too late to start working on your relationship and making things better.