Couples Therapy

Couples psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationship between partners. Couples therapy helps married or unmarried couples resolve their conflicts and build stronger relationships. Couples therapy emphasizes the relationship rather than the individual, involving both partners working for the benefit of the relationship.

Couples psychotherapy is an effective tool for resolving conflicts in a healthy way. During sessions, we work together to identify patterns that create distance and develop new ways of connecting.

The therapeutic process for couples provides a safe framework for each partner to freely express their thoughts and emotions.

We help to facilitate constructive dialogue between partners and provide the necessary tools to overcome relationship blocks.

Our couples psychotherapy service is for all partners who wish to improve their relationship, regardless of its stage. You don’t need to be in crisis to seek professional support. Ideally, you should come to couples therapy when you’re not in crisis, thus managing to strengthen your relationship so that when problems arise, you know how to handle them brilliantly.

However, the most common situation is that many partners choose to come to therapy when a crisis occurs or when they feel they can no longer manage relationship challenges on their own.

Nevertheless, both approaches are valuable and can lead to positive results.

Common situations that can be overcome with couples psychotherapy:

• Communication difficulties and mutual understanding issues
• Lack of affection and intimacy
• Unresolved repetitive conflicts
• Trust issues or infidelity
• Important couple decisions (marriage, children, career)
• Emotional or physical distance
• Marriage preparation
• Major life transitions
• Support in the separation process

These are just a few examples of the many situations that can arise in a couple and for which you might need support. Each couple has its unique challenges. If you feel your relationship could benefit from couples therapy, regardless of the nature of your difficulties or needs, I encourage you to contact me for an initial discussion. Together we can explore whether couples therapy is right for your specific situation.

It’s normal to have questions or concerns about the process. During the initial discussion, we will talk about your concerns and establish together the most suitable action plan for your relationship’s specific needs.

Couples therapy brings concrete changes to your relationship. Couples psychotherapy supports changes in relationship dynamics, in how you and your partner interact and relate to each other. Many couples notice an improvement in communication and understanding in the first sessions. Besides these things, couples psychotherapy also has the following possible short-term benefits:

• Clearer communication
• Reduced frequency and intensity of conflicts
• Better understanding of each partner’s needs
• Disagreements can be defused or resolved more quickly
• You gain tools that can be applied immediately

As therapy progresses, the changes become deeper. Partners develop new ways of connecting and learn to maintain a healthy relationship long-term. This includes the ability to navigate challenges together and maintain connection even during difficult times.

Long-term results:

• Rebuilding trust and intimacy
• Healthier relationship patterns
• Effective problem-solving strategies
• Deeper emotional connection
• Stronger and more stable relationship

Each couple has their own pace of progress, and benefits accumulate gradually throughout therapy. The therapeutic process not only offers solutions for present challenges, but also tools and strategies for maintaining a healthy relationship in the future.

If you are in crisis situations, we recommend that you have the following resources at hand:

• DepreHUB Helpline active 24/7, phone 0374 456420
• Romanian Alliance for Suicide Prevention (ARPS) 0800 801 200
• National emergency number 112