As a couples therapist based in Esher, I often work with couples asking for help on how to communicate better and stop cycles of petty or repetitive arguments, often about a whole range of seemingly trivial issues. In the first few session it can often become clearer...
When new couples begin couples therapy with me, two questions tend to come up almost immediately. One is whether there will be “homework” between sessions. The other is how they’re supposed to handle communication during the days when they’re not in the room together...
As a male relationship therapist in a profession where women must make up the vast majority, heterosexual couples tell me they would like to work with me because they hope I will be better placed to understand the male perspective. When they tell me this, I have to...
I happen to have had a number of individual clients recently who have worked with me to help them with the end of a marriage or intimate relationship. My role is typically to provide a space to process and accept their loss, whatever the circumstances, and to try to...
Starting couples therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or how to begin. This article explores the practical realities of taking that first step — from the moment the idea crosses your mind to what the early sessions are typically like....
