Emotional dependency is not immature or pathological; it is our greatest strength”

Sue Johnson

Being in a fulfilling relationship is rewarding. Relationships, however, require ongoing care.

At times couples get caught in the same negative patterns of interacting, habitually fighting over the same things. They feel frustrated and unhappy about the situation, they want to change it, but don’t know how to talk about it.  Often a cycle of blame, anger and unresolved conflict begins to become the narrative of the relationship.  Over time they begin to drift apart and feel less connected to each other and feel alone in the relationship. This type of breakdown is relevant to all couples regardless of orientation.

Our couples therapists will help you and your partner identify the root cause of the patterns that leave you feeling alone and frustrated in the relationship. By exploring each partners experience in the relationship, we will help you share your inner thoughts with each other in a way that will help you gain more insight and understanding of each other.

We understand every couple is unique, and our therapists are skilled in helping you both navigate this healing process, regardless of how you came to find yourself in this place of seeking support.

Through engaging in couples therapy, you will discover new possibilities, how to communicate with your partner, gain a clearer understanding of what your partner needs, and learn how to stay connected with your partner when you need them so that you can turn to each other for comfort and connection.

Gorey Therapy Centre counselling and psychotherapy for couples
Gorey Therapy Centre counselling and psychotherapy for couples

Is it too late for us?

Some couples wonder if it is too late to come to therapy. You have experienced too much conflict, pain, betrayal or “ second chances” and feel there is no hope. We encourage you to consider couples therapy. Quite often, when couples reach this point, where they feel they have nothing to lose anyway they are more open and honest with themselves and their partner. This creates a powerful opportunity for the true beliefs, feelings, and experiences of each partner to emerge.

Our therapists have in-depth experience of engaging with a wide range of couple issues which include but are not limited to:

  • Relationship Distress
  • Infidelity and Affair Recovery
  • Intimacy
  • Persistent disconnection
  • Creating Connections
  • Communication Difficulties
  • Parental Separation
  • Post – Separation/Divorce issues
  • Mental Health issues
  • Parenting dilemmas

Couples therapy offers hope through engagement and commitment, resulting in new ways of seeing, understanding and loving one another.

Gorey Therapy Centre counselling and psychotherapy for couples