Relationship counselling
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
A research-based approach focused on recognising the relationship’s strengths, addressing areas of difficulty constructively and creating a shared language for life together.
Couples therapy
Understanding and repairing the relationship together
Communication difficulties, recurring conflict, loss of trust or emotional distance can place considerable strain on a relationship. Couples therapy supports partners in understanding one another, establishing healthy boundaries and repairing the relationship together.
The Gottman Method focuses on recognising a relationship’s strengths and addressing difficulties constructively. It aims to strengthen emotional connection, develop effective communication skills and create a shared language for life together.
Trust
Loss of trust and ruptures within the relationship
Communication
Recurring conflict and the feeling of not being understood
Intimacy
Emotional distance and difficulties with sexual harmony
Repair
Skills for healing the relationship and reconnecting
Without taking sides, the therapist supports the couple in creating a fair basis for communication. The relationship can then move towards a healthier and more fulfilling structure.
What is Gottman Method Couples Therapy?
Developed through more than forty years of research by Drs John and Julie Gottman, the Gottman Method is one of the most widely used approaches to couples therapy. It aims to assess and strengthen relationships through research-based principles.
Its priorities include helping partners develop communication skills, resolve conflict constructively, deepen emotional connection and rebuild trust. Both strengths and areas for development are considered together.
The approach is suitable not only for couples in crisis, but also for those who want to build their relationship on stronger foundations and deepen their connection.
What is Gottman Method Couples Therapy?
The Gottman Method is a research-based therapeutic approach that helps couples understand relationship difficulties, improve communication and rebuild trust.
When can it be helpful?
It can be helpful with communication problems, recurring arguments, loss of trust, jealousy, sexual difficulties, emotional distance or a wish to strengthen the relationship.
Does the therapist take sides?
No. The therapist remains equally attentive to both partners. The aim is to create a fair and balanced basis for communication within the relationship.
How do sessions progress?
Initial meetings assess the couple’s relationship history, strengths and areas of difficulty. The work then uses techniques suited to the couple’s needs to develop communication skills and support relationship repair.
How many sessions does couples therapy take?
The number of sessions varies according to the couple’s needs. A few months of regular meetings may be sufficient for some couples, while others choose longer-term support.
Is couples therapy only for relationships in crisis?
No. Gottman Method Couples Therapy is suitable both for couples facing serious difficulties and for those who want to make an already functioning relationship healthier and stronger.
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