COUPLES Therapy
Break repeating patterns | find healthier ways to interact with each other
When you seek help from a couples therapist, there is often an intense sense of urgency. The relationship is under considerable strain. Mutual misunderstandings contribute to growing apart. Together, you find yourselves unable to overcome these challenges. You continuously find yourselves trapped in the same repetitive patterns. An impartial third party, such as a couples therapist, can guide you out of this situation and help restore a more harmonious dialogue.
prevent Drifting apart
Invest in each other and bring back the spark in your relationship
The reasons for seeking therapy together can vary. Perhaps conflicts and disagreements have been persisting for years, or there has been a sudden occurrence of infidelity. The absence of a deeper connection is also a common trigger for seeking guidance. You and your partner are beginning to drift apart, and the initial passion that once existed feels distant. You have transitioned into more of a functional team, and the flame has been absent from your relationship for a while.
Restore communication
It is possible to have those challenging conversations.
Couples therapy is beneficial when you are dissatisfied with your relationship and find yourselves unable to create positive change on your own.
By engaging in guided conversations together, exploring the current situation, understanding the patterns that have developed, and uncovering the underlying desires, you can avoid remaining trapped in an unsatisfying dynamic. Couples therapy helps you break free from this cycle and strive for a happier and more fulfilling relationship.
‘Do you also long to have a real conversation without anger and blame’
Couples Therapy
Professional guidance
Under the guidance of a couples therapist, you learn to approach the conversation in a different way. You learn to truly listen and understand what the other person is saying. By clearly expressing your own needs and being more open to your partner’s needs, you will feel less easily attacked and have less tendency to defend yourself. You learn to respond based on your own desires and fears, which reduces reactive and ‘snappy’ reactions. This creates space for genuine conversation. Communication and mutual understanding will improve as a result.
What you can expect to discover and develop:
Insight into your negative interaction pattern
Emotional intelligence: Enhancing your ability to recognize and manage emotions, both in yourself and your partner
Responding from your own desires or fears instead of pointing fingers / blaming
Empathy and understanding: Developing a deeper understanding of your partner's perspective and fostering empathy
Appreciating each other
Effective communication techniques: Learning to express yourself clearly and actively listen to your partner
Being vulnerable
Relationship skills for the long term: Building a foundation for continued growth, effective communication, and a fulfilling partnership
The majority of our clients are able to move forward with each other in a positive manner. However, it is also possible that you may come to the realization that it is genuinely better to part ways in a loving manner.
Get acquainted
Let’s see if it clicks
The connection with the therapist is essential. The better you as a couple and the therapist ‘click‘ the more solid and safe the sessions will feel. This is key because it will help you to be as honest, direct and vulnerable as possible.
That is why It Takes Two offers a free introductory session with the therapist(s). This way you can discover if there is a click. During this conversation, there is also ample opportunity to ask questions about the approach and practical matters