What does couples therapy involve
Every relationship is unique, requiring a tailored approach rather than predetermined protocols. My work integrates understanding recurring patterns with exploring their deeper origins, addressing not just symptoms but the underlying dynamics creating distress. This develops what I call relational intelligence—the capacity to recognise, understand, and transform your relationship at multiple levels.
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How are sessions structured
Unlike conventional 50-minute appointments that barely allow patterns to emerge, my practice offers extended formats designed for genuine exploration:
- Foundation Programme: A comprehensive 3-hour initial assessment (two individual sessions of 45 minutes, followed by a 90-minute couples session)
- Accelerated Programme: One or two days of intensive work (4-5 hours daily)
- Progressive Programme: Traditional weekly or bi-weekly extended sessions
Each format provides the depth and continuity necessary for lasting transformation.
Do you offer international sessions
I’ve provided secure virtual sessions to couples worldwide for many years, serving clients across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Virtual work maintains the same depth and sophistication as in-person sessions at my London practice.
Investment and fees
My fees reflect the specialised nature of this work, extensive training, and the depth of engagement provided. The investment in understanding your relationship—emotionally, professionally, and personally—far exceeds the cost of therapy. Details are provided during initial consultation, with payment plans available.
Can one partner attend alone
Individual relationship therapy can create significant shifts in couple dynamics. If your partner is unable or unwilling to attend, individual work helps clarify your situation and develop greater relational awareness. Often, one partner beginning the work catalyses change for both.
Working with diverse relationships
My practice welcomes all relationship configurations with equal depth and sophistication. I have extensive experience with LGBTQ+ couples and diverse relationship structures, maintaining absolute discretion while creating safety for authentic exploration.
Addressing complexity
Relationships often present multiple layers of complexity—intimacy challenges, past trauma, family business dynamics, or creative partnership pressures. My extensive training allows us to address whatever emerges, whether exploring sexual connection, processing betrayal, or navigating high-profile professional demands.
Relationship ambivalence
When partners have different levels of commitment to the relationship’s future, I offer Discernment Counselling—a structured 3-hour process designed to gain clarity about direction rather than solve problems. This helps couples understand how they arrived at this crossroads and make informed decisions about their path forward.
When nothing’s “wrong” but something’s missing
Many couples seek therapy not from crisis but from a desire for deeper connection. Perhaps intimacy has faded, or success has created distance. These moments of questioning often lead to the most profound transformations, building on existing strengths to create renewed vitality.
Managing conflict in sessions
Intense emotions are part of deep therapeutic work. Rather than avoiding conflict, we use it to understand underlying patterns. Sessions remain focused and productive while you develop the capacity to navigate disagreement without collapsing into familiar destructive patterns.
Professional credentials
I hold dual Master’s degrees in Systemic Family Therapy and Social Science, with extensive specialist training in contemporary approaches. As a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. – Registration Number 404785, together with international accreditations, my practice maintains the highest professional standards.