Couples therapy

Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering intimacy within the relationship. Through a collaborative process I will focus on building meaningful connections between partners and provide you with tools that enhance your love maps, nurture fondness and admiration, turn a negative perspective into positive sentiment, help you manage conflict effectively, build on life dreams, and guide you toward shared meaning.

I largely use Gottman Method to guide my work with couples, and have completed the Level 1 and Level 2 training. I am an approved Gottman Connect provider and include the research-based Gottman Relationship Checkup in my initial assessment, allowing me to gain a detailed and thorough understanding of your relationship.

You can learn more about Gottman Method, as well as the other approaches I adopt by clicking on the drop down menu.

  • Drs. John and Julie Gottman developed The Gottman Method, a research-based approach to relationships. The Gottmans have identified key predictors of relationship stability, such as communication styles, emotional responsiveness, and conflict resolution skills. The research-informed interventions are grounded in the Sound Relationship House, which specifies nine elements of a healthy relationship. Further, The Gottman Method is designed to support couples across all economic, racial, sexual orientation, and cultural sectors. You can learn more about what to expect from The Gottman Method, along with the extensive research to back it up here.

  • EFT is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson that focuses on the emotional bonds within relationships. Grounded in attachment theory, EFT aims to help couples identify and address negative interaction patterns between partners, with the goal of fostering a secure emotional connection. EFT is a structured and evidence-based approach that has shown success in fostering strong emotional connections and improving relationship satisfaction. The interventions are tailored to the specific needs of each couple, promoting a deeper understanding of emotions and attachment dynamics. One of these interventions is a Hold Me Tight Conversation and I recommend you watch the clip here of Dr. Sue Johnson explaining what this is.

  • RLT is a therapeutic approach developed by Terry Real that focuses on helping individuals and couples transform their relationships by addressing power dynamics, communication patterns, and underlying emotional issues. RLT emphasizes personal responsibility, accountability, and the exploration of childhood wounds that may impact adult relationships. The therapy aims to create healthier connections by fostering authenticity, assertiveness, and mutual respect, ultimately empowering clients to build more fulfilling and satisfying relationships.