What is couple therapy about?
A relationship of a couple is a special form of family relationship. Our family members we can not choose, but we specifically choose our partners – as a result of conscious and unconscious processes.
Following the initial romantic period, many things can affect the relationship. This forms it on a conscious and unconscious level. The family of origin, the patterns of the parents, the experiences of previous relationships, social expectations… It is not easy to focus on each other in the presence of many patterns and influences.
During the consultation with couples, the focus of attention is on solving a problem that affects the relationship.
It is often difficult to discuss and solve a problem between the two parties. The presence of a qualified helper creates a convenient environment for the couple to communicate and solve difficulties. It will become possible to develop other perspectives and a new kind of understanding. Listening to and understanding each other’s opinions and feelings will be the first change that will make all other solutions possible.
The therapeutic process helps the couple to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationship and to assess their needs. It helps the couple to review and shape their relationship. The discovery and application of new solutions help the party – in the long run.
Couple therapy can be used perfectly for example for solving the following difficulties:
- frequent arguments and fights
- difficulties arising around childbearing, pregnancy and childbirth
- medically unexplained infertility
- cheating, unfaithfulness
- if it is difficult to discuss something with each other
- problems arising from a previous relationship
- commitment issues
- relationship conflict occurring in relation to the wider family