Marriage Crisis Counselling

Posted by MichealH Alexander on July 3rd, 2021

From time to time, almost any relationship can hit a rocky patch. Sometimes the causes are quite clear cut, in other circumstances the breakdown has been gradual, a combination of different factors or simply "life getting in the way". Whatever the cause of marriage problems, marriage counselling can help. We are an established provider of marriage counselling Canberra couples can access in order to begin addressing the difficulties they are experiencing in their relationship.

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Our experienced, fully qualified therapists use a variety of different techniques, working towards achieving the best outcome for both parties in the marriage. Their aim is to help couples unpick the difficulties they are facing, then agree a mutually satisfactory way of moving forward. Our therapists are able to tailor what we offer to suit individual couples. The counselling may act as a springboard towards specialist work in specific areas, for example:

Communication in marriages

The physical side of a marriage

Money advice and counselling

Grief counselling Canberra residents can use to complement their marriage counselling

Anxiety counselling Canberra couples can access if anxiety is playing a key role in creating marriage problems

Following an initial assessment, the therapist will be able to suggest a way forward, building in regular reviews in order to optimise the outcomes. This may include individual counselling as well as couples counselling. The goal is for couples to work towards recognising what the issues are and coming up with solutions that work for them and save the marriage.

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There are numerous problems which can beset a relationship. Marriage counselling Canberra couples use can be helpful in addressing the following:

Intimacy issues (including loss of libido, infidelity, poor communication)

Poor communication within the relationship, leading to arguments, stony silence, secrets and a failure to resolve differences in opinion in a mutually beneficial manner

An adversarial element to the relationship

Differing attitudes towards issues which affect the relationship. Commonly money, employment, childcare, the division of household tasks, illness and differing priorities can all be causes of friction within a relationship

Differing priorities and values when it comes to bringing up children

Issues with wider family, for example, obligations towards parents, grandchildren or other relatives

Issues with addictions or other anti-social or damaging behaviour.

This is not an exhaustive list! We are able to provide the marriage counselling Canberra couples need for almost any type of marital issue.

What are the benefits of marriage counselling Canberra couples access?

There are a number of potential benefits which marriage counselling can offer. These include:

A safe, non-threatening space in which to explore contentious issues

A skilled facilitator on hand to enable mutually satisfactory communication, minimising the risk of going over old ground again over issues which have been rehashed repeatedly without achieving a satisfactory outcome Marriage Crisis Counselling

The potential to find avenues for compromise and win-win solutions to problems

Fresh insights into marital problems which can provide partners with the tools they need for positive change

A neutral third party who won't judge who's "right" or tell you what to do.