What is Couples Therapy?
Couples Therapy integrates several evidence based psychological approaches to explore problematic patterns in the relationship and help couples resolve problems. Therapists work with clients to create a shared perspective of their relationship. They may work with a couple to give them strategies to improve their communication, manage their emotions and give them strength and resilience in their problem solving. Therapists may also encourage a couple to reflect on thoughts and feelings and understand how they influence our patterns of interaction. The aim is to address the barriers that have stopped a couple from connecting in the way they used to.
Relationship distress is a common problem and is strongly linked to other psychological and physical health problems. Many couples find difficulties start after a painful event or illness, or following a significant life change. Couples therapy can help with depression and isolation, mental health issues and parenting issues as well as general relationship distress.
Dr Carole Francis-Smith
Carole is an experienced Counselling Psychologist with a wide range of experience and training. She works with adults (18+) who struggle with anxiety, depression, low mood, loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, making and adjusting to changes in their life, work related stress, burnout/rust out and more complex issues. She offers tailored support to adults across their life span and with individuals who struggle with high self-critical thinking and shame.
Peter - The Peterson Practice
I am an experienced Stress and Anxiety Specialist, supporting adults and young people aged 16 and above. Alongside my professional training in mental health and emotional wellbeing, I bring a wealth of life experience that enables me to connect with and support individuals as they navigate life's challenges. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, autism, panic attacks, social anxiety, sleep difficulties, self-harm, anger management, and performance-related issues.
Rue Smith
Rue is an experienced integrative counsellor working primarily with a person-centred approach to counselling whilst drawing from other theories and approaches to suit the clients needs, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis (TA).