Frequently Asked Questions
Do we both need to attend every session?
Yes. Couples therapy works best when both partners are present and engaged. I may meet briefly with each of you individually in our first session. This helps ensure both partners have space to speak openly.
What if one of us is unsure about coming to therapy?
It is very common for partners to feel differently about starting therapy. One of you may feel ready to talk, while the other feels more hesitant. Therapy is not about forcing change, but about creating a space where both perspectives can be understood.
How many sessions will we need?
This varies for each couple. Some come for a short period to work through a specific issue, while others choose to work more gradually over time. We will review this together as we go.
What if we’re not sure whether we want to stay together?
You do not need to have decided this before starting therapy. Some couples come to understand whether the relationship can be repaired, while others use the space to think more clearly about what they want moving forward.
Is couples therapy worth the cost?
It is understandable to think carefully about the cost of therapy, particularly as it involves both of you. Couples often come when patterns feel difficult to change on their own. The initial sessions give you a chance to see whether this way of working feels useful for you both.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is slightly more structured than ongoing sessions. We begin with some time together, followed by a brief individual conversation with each of you, before coming back together to close. The focus is on understanding where you are and what you need.
Military Couples
Can we access therapy if one of us is based overseas?
Yes. I offer online sessions for couples where one or both partners are based overseas. Sessions can be arranged across time zones where possible.
Do you understand the pressures of military life on relationships?
Yes. Military life can bring particular challenges, including separation, relocation, operational stress and uncertainty about future postings. You will not need to explain this context in detail, which allows us to focus more quickly on how these pressures are affecting your relationship.
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