Couples Therapy in West London,

For couples or relationship therapy, everyone involved usually attends. How you get there can vary: some start individually before coming together, some start together and later move into individual work, and some only ever do couples work. All of this is a normal part of the process, and any change of direction is something your therapist will discuss with you.

We aim to come back to you within 72 hours with the names of up to three therapists who could be a good fit. When you can actually start is down to that therapist's own availability, they'll be upfront with you about that directly.

No, the matching service itself is free. The future guided assessment option (see above) will carry its own fee.

Individual couples therapists set their own fees, typically from around £90 per 50-minute session, current pricing is shown on each therapist's profile.

Couples therapists help you to understand the repeating patterns that you feel somehow locked into. They help to get underneath the spoken words to uncover the underlying fears and insecurities in order to understand each other and hold compassion for one another. The therapy slows you down, helping you stay in difficult conversations longer. They teach tools to use in and out of the session, where it will be helpful. Clients often note how other relationships improve when they learn these new skills in this important relationship.

Typically there is a choice between therapists who offer weekly sessions and those who also offer intensives. Weekly sessions support building momentum and the relationship with the therapist, which can move to fortnightly, monthly or ad hoc. Intensives can be 3–4 hours one-on-one with a therapist to get to deeper insight faster. These can be a one-off, a short course, or spread over a weekend. Each practitioner works differently, so it's worth asking them directly if it's not covered in their profile.

Couples therapists are on the side of the relationship itself, not one of the individuals in the relationship. That does not mean that they only support what each of you say, they will bring your attention to unhelpful thought patterns, what you are saying and how you say it. They will challenge and share information that is in service of the relationship, whether you are working to repair and strengthen the relationship or separate with respect and care.

Many therapists offer both online and in-person sessions in Ealing. We welcome clients from across West London, including Chiswick, Acton, Brentford, Kew, Hammersmith, Hanwell, Northfields and surrounding areas.