Couple therapy
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Dialogue that has become difficult, broken or even non-existent,
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Loss of trust,
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Infidelity,
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Excessive jealousy,
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Lack of attention,
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Repeated absences,
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Unsatisfactory sexual relations,
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In-laws too present or significant family weight,
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Respective misunderstandings of the other's expectations,
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Privileged/excessive relationships with one or more children to the detriment of the spouse,
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Mental, behavioral or physical problems or disorders of one of the spouses,
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Separation or planned divorce,
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Etc...
Reasons for consultation
For whom are they? What are the benefits?
Couple therapy, is available and recommended for couples, married or not, who see their relationship deteriorate, and who do not know how to restore communication that has become difficult or even non-existent.
Engaging in a couple therapy, just like individual therapy, is an approach whose desire is above all to restore lost well-being and restoring harmony in the couple.
It should not necessarily come as a last resort when the union is on the verge of a final break, but rather when things get complicated and discomfort begins to set in.
The therapist is here to help and facilitate communication and provide the couple reflection on the difficulties encountered and their possible causes. It takes into account the history of each individual, his/her environment, his/her aspirations and his/her dissatisfaction. The therapist is neither a judge nor an arbiter. The purpose of the therapy is not to determine who is right or wrong but rather to restore a broken communication and to understand each other in a supportive space.
The therapie allow the couple to achieve a profound change in the relationship between the two members. The therapist will also take into account the transgenerational aspects still present (tendency to project unresolved conflicts with his own family history into his current couple).
The 3 keys to successful couple relationships:
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Learn to express yourself in the right way, (Form is just as important as substance!)
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Learn to listen to your partner with respect and without judgment, (everyone is different, what applies to one, does not necessarily apply to the other).
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Learn to recognize one's share of responsibility, (blaming each other for things, without understanding why you got to this point, is more destructive than constructive).
How do the sessions proceed?
There are no specific modalities for the proper conduct of therapy. These are defined together with the therapist, based on the needs and expectations of the couple. However, it is preferable to establish a certain regularity, which consists of meeting approximately every ten days or two weeks. The sessions last an average of an hour and 30 minutes.
In my practice, I first meet with the couple together, and then in a subsequent meeting, I will meet each partner individually. Finally, we will reconvene as a group to implement a joint collaboration so that the couple can evolve together constructively.
The well-being and survival of your couple depend greatly on the personal investment you and your partner are willing to make. Don't hesitate to give yourselves a new chance; even if you have lost hope, it is never too late!
For more information or to schedule an appointment, feel free to contact me by filling out the "Contact Form" or scheduling directly