Couples Therapy

Strengthen your connection and nurture your relationship with couples therapy. Whether you’re facing challenges or simply seeking to deepen your bond, our sessions provide a safe and supportive space to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster mutual understanding. Using the renowned Gottman Method, we offer evidence-based strategies tailored to help you build a more resilient and fulfilling partnership.

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Do you find yourself struggling to communicate effectively with your partner, leading to misunderstandings and frustration?

Are you feeling disconnected or stuck in recurring patterns that leave your relationship strained?

Do you long to rebuild trust, deepen your emotional connection, or strengthen the bond with your partner?

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“Remember what it means to be the listener. You don’t react to what you’re hearing. Just keep breathing, postpone your own agenda, and concentrate on your partner.”

Dr. John Gottman

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How Couples Therapy Works

At Centre Self Collective, our approach to couples therapy is grounded in the Gottman Method, a highly effective, research-backed framework designed to strengthen relationships. Here’s what you can expect:

Initial Assessment
In the first sessions, we’ll get to know you as a couple, exploring your relationship’s history, strengths, and areas of concern. This includes individual and joint conversations to understand your unique dynamic.
Personalised Plan
Based on the initial assessment, we create a tailored plan focused on your goals. This might include improving communication, addressing conflicts, or rebuilding trust.
Skill Building and Guided Conversations
You’ll learn practical tools to navigate challenges, such as managing disagreements, expressing needs effectively, and fostering empathy. The Gottman Method focuses on building a strong foundation by enhancing friendship and shared meaning.
Ongoing Support
Our sessions are a collaborative space where you’ll work with your therapist to implement the tools you’ve learned. We provide ongoing guidance to ensure you feel confident in applying these strategies in everyday life.
Focus on Long-Term Growth
Beyond resolving immediate issues, our goal is to help you build a relationship that thrives. By strengthening your connection and addressing patterns, we aim to equip you with the skills to maintain a healthy and fulfilling partnership long-term.

Couples therapy is a journey of growth and connection, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Assessment Process

The Gottman Method approach involves a comprehensive 3-part assessment process designed to get a clear understanding of your relationship in order to make informed decisions around treatment interventions.

Sessions are available in-person or online.

SESSION 1

Introduction & Exploration

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ALL Participant Session

The first session is 90 minutes and you will meet your clinician as a couple. This is an opportunity to share what has brought you to couples therapy and explore the history of your relationship. Following this session you will be sent the Gottman Relationship Check-up. This is an online assessment that you and your partner will complete separately. The assessment is a holistic look across your relationship and will help us to identify the strengths and challenges in your relationship.

SESSION 2

Personal Perspectives

INDIVIDUAL SHARING

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Individual session

The second session is 50 minutes and your clinician will meet with you and your partner separately to give you both an opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings and perspectives on the relationship.

SESSION 3

Assessment Findings

DEVELOPING GOALS

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ALL participant session

The third session is 50 minutes and you will meet your clinician as a couple where they will talk you through the assessment findings. Your clinican will support you to develop goals for therapy and work collaboratively with you to decide on the frequency and duration of sessions and identify the research-based recommendation for therapy.

Helping you heal

Benefits of Couples Therapy

Though many couples seek therapy when facing a hurdle or impasse in their relationship, couples therapy offers a wide range of benefits. These include improved communication, deeper emotional intimacy, strengthened trust, and the tools to navigate future challenges with confidence. It’s not just about addressing issues—it’s about building a resilient and fulfilling partnership.

Enhancing Communication

The Gottman Method teaches practical tools to help couples communicate openly and effectively. By improving how you express needs and listen to one another, you can build a foundation of trust and understanding.

Building Emotional Intimacy

Rediscover emotional closeness and deepen your bond. The Gottman Method nurtures friendship and affection, helping couples feel valued, supported, and connected in their relationship.

Creating Shared Meaning

Develop a shared vision for your relationship by aligning on values, goals, and rituals of connection. The Gottman Method encourages couples to build a life together with purpose and mutual respect.

Managing Conflict Constructively

Learn how to approach disagreements with respect and empathy. The Gottman Method focuses on transforming conflict into an opportunity for growth and connection, rather than division.

Restoring Trust

Rebuild trust after challenges with proven strategies designed to repair and strengthen your partnership. The Gottman Method offers tools for healing and fostering a secure, lasting connection.

Strengthening Friendship

At the heart of every strong relationship is a solid friendship. The Gottman Method helps couples nurture this essential element, creating a supportive and joyful partnership.

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