Not at all. While couples therapy can absolutely support partners in crisis—offering a safe, attuned space to find clarity and ease around difficult decisions—it’s also helpful long before things feel dire. In fact, the earlier a couple seeks support, the better the outcomes, whether they stay together or not.
Couples therapy is valuable at all stages of a relationship: from newly committed partners wanting to build healthy communication and connection, to couples navigating big life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, blended families, or retirement. It’s about strengthening your relationship, not just fixing problems.

It’s completely normal for one partner to feel unsure or hesitant about starting couples therapy. There can be many reasons for this—uncertainty about what to expect, fear of being blamed, or simply feeling nervous about opening up.

All feelings are valid, and it’s okay to move at a pace that feels manageable. Sometimes a brief phone call or a gentle conversation at the beginning of the first session can help ease any concerns.

Questions are always welcome—clearing up common misconceptions about couples counselling can often help a reluctant partner feel more at ease and open to giving it a try.

Your first couples counselling session is a chance to slow things down and begin to feel into what’s happening between you. I’ll take time to get to know both of you—what’s been hard, what’s important to you, and what you’re each hoping for from therapy.

You don’t need to have it all figured out—just a willingness to show up. The space is gentle and non-judgmental, and many couples leave the first session feeling more hopeful, even if things are tough.

Yes—communication issues are one of the most common reasons couples come to therapy. Whether you’re stuck in the same arguments, feeling unheard, or avoiding certain conversations altogether, we can work together to shift those patterns.

Couples therapy offers tools and practices to help you listen differently, speak with more clarity, and repair when things go off track. It’s not just about talking more—it’s about connection: staying open, remaining curious, and being willing to understand each other more deeply.

It’s okay if conflict shows up in the room—that’s often part of the work. Couples therapy offers a safe, contained space where unhelpful patterns can surface and be gently identified. This helps create opportunities for real change, rather than reinforcing what’s not working.

If things get heated, I’ll slow things down and help you both stay grounded. We’ll explore what’s underneath the argument and work toward understanding instead of escalation. It’s not about stopping conflict—it’s about changing how you move through it together.

Yes, couples therapy can offer vital support after a rupture like infidelity. While it’s painful, many couples do find a way through with the right help.

In our sessions, we make space for the grief, confusion, anger, and vulnerability that often follow a betrayal. With time, therapy can help you rebuild trust, create new agreements, and explore whether you want to repair and reconnect—or move apart with clarity and care.