Relationship Counselling

Couples provide each other with comfort, support, fun and companionship - but distress, frustration and despair can also be common.

Outside forces, along with natural highs and lows in attraction, energy, mood and other factors can impact relationships. Counselling can help couples overcome problems that may lead to separation.

Through relationship counselling couples can not only work through current issues but develop strategies for overcoming difficulties as they occur.

How can relationship counselling help?

There are a number of problems that couples face that can lead to stress or even separation. Issues that can be dealt with through relationship counselling include:

Difficulties in communication - this can be as simple as not talking, or as complex as the language and labels used. What you think you're saying may not be what your partner is hearing.
Different expectations and values - difference can be good, but it can also be a source of frustration if one partner sees the other as being 'wrong.'
Lack of problem-solving skills - when emotions run high, it can be difficult to see the real cause of a problem.
Inadequate partner support - it can be difficult to establish the right level of 'give and take' between you and your partner.
Crisis - when life is disrupted, providing your partner with support and care and working as a team can be difficult.

Specialised support

When faced with a problem in their partnership, people normally speak with friends, family members, and their partner. While this can be helpful, specialised relationship counselling provides a number of advantages:

Specialist training and experience
Objective analysis of issues
No judgement on who is 'right' or 'wrong'
Understanding and nurturing effective communication patterns
Able to assist in skill building and coaching

Relationship counselling provides you with an objective, professional viewpoint. In working with you together or one-on-one in a warm, caring environment, a New View psychologist can provide neutral analysis and workable, tailored advice.

For more information on relationship counselling or to book and appointment, contact New View Psychology online or call (03) 9351 0722.