Couples Counselling in Derry and Online

Couples Counselling in Derry and Online

Helping Couples Understand Each Other More Deeply

Helping Couples Understand Each Other More Deeply
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Even strong relationships experience difficult periods.

Couples can find themselves feeling stuck in patterns of misunderstanding, conflict, frustration, or emotional distance despite genuinely caring about one another.

Counselling provides a space to slow down, explore what is happening, and understand the relationship from a different perspective.

My aim is not to decide who is right or wrong.

My aim is to help couples better understand themselves, each other, and the patterns shaping their relationship.

Woman smiling at partner opposite

Even strong relationships experience difficult periods.

Couples can find themselves feeling stuck in patterns of misunderstanding, conflict, frustration, or emotional distance despite genuinely caring about one another.

Counselling provides a space to slow down, explore what is happening, and understand the relationship from a different perspective.

My aim is not to decide who is right or wrong.

My aim is to help couples better understand themselves, each other, and the patterns shaping their relationship.

Woman smiling at partner opposite

Even strong relationships experience difficult periods.

Couples can find themselves feeling stuck in patterns of misunderstanding, conflict, frustration, or emotional distance despite genuinely caring about one another.

Counselling provides a space to slow down, explore what is happening, and understand the relationship from a different perspective.

My aim is not to decide who is right or wrong.

My aim is to help couples better understand themselves, each other, and the patterns shaping their relationship.

Woman smiling at partner opposite

Even strong relationships experience difficult periods.

Couples can find themselves feeling stuck in patterns of misunderstanding, conflict, frustration, or emotional distance despite genuinely caring about one another.

Counselling provides a space to slow down, explore what is happening, and understand the relationship from a different perspective.

My aim is not to decide who is right or wrong.

My aim is to help couples better understand themselves, each other, and the patterns shaping their relationship.

Why Couples Seek Counselling

Why Couples Seek Counselling

Communication difficulties
Conflict
Emotional disconnection
Life transitions
Parenting pressures
Neurodiversity-related challenges
Differences in needs or expectations
Difficulties rebuilding trust
Communication difficulties
Conflict
Emotional disconnection
Life transitions
Parenting pressures
Neurodiversity-related challenges
Differences in needs or expectations
Difficulties rebuilding trust
Couple standing opposite looking into each other's eyes smiling
Couple standing opposite looking into each other's eyes smiling

Many couples seek counselling long before a relationship reaches crisis point. It can be a valuable opportunity to strengthen connection and understanding.

Many couples seek counselling long before a relationship reaches crisis point. It can be a valuable opportunity to strengthen connection and understanding.

Many couples seek counselling long before a relationship reaches crisis point. It can be a valuable opportunity to strengthen connection and understanding.

Many couples seek counselling long before a relationship reaches crisis point. It can be a valuable opportunity to strengthen connection and understanding.

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My Approach

My Approach

My Approach

Relationships are shaped by much more than individual disagreements. They are influenced by:

Relationships are shaped by much more than individual disagreements. They are influenced by:

Relationships are shaped by much more than individual disagreements. They are influenced by:

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Older couple sitting on a couch smiling lovingly at each other
Life experiences
Family backgrounds
Communication styles
Emotional needs
Values
Neurodiversity
Life experiences
Family backgrounds
Communication styles
Emotional needs
Values
Neurodiversity

Often, difficulties arise because people are making sense of experiences differently rather than because either person is intentionally causing harm.

Understanding these differences can create opportunities for meaningful change.

Often, difficulties arise because people are making sense of experiences differently rather than because either person is intentionally causing harm.

Understanding these differences can create opportunities for meaningful change.

Neurodiverse Relationships

Neurodiverse Relationships

Neurodiverse Relationships

I have a particular interest in supporting neurodiverse relationships.

When one or both partners are autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, differences in communication, emotional expression, sensory needs, or day-to-day functioning can create misunderstanding.

My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and focuses on helping partners develop understanding, appreciation, and more effective ways of relating to one another.

I have a particular interest in supporting neurodiverse relationships.

When one or both partners are autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, differences in communication, emotional expression, sensory needs, or day-to-day functioning can create misunderstanding.

My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and focuses on helping partners develop understanding, appreciation, and more effective ways of relating to one another.

What You Can Expect

What You Can Expect

What You Can Expect

Improved communication
Greater understanding of one another's experiences
Increased empathy and compassion
Healthier ways of managing conflict
Stronger emotional connection
A clearer understanding of relationship patterns
Improved communication
Greater understanding of one another's experiences
Increased empathy and compassion
Healthier ways of managing conflict
Stronger emotional connection
A clearer understanding of relationship patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Couples counselling is designed to support the relationship and therefore both partners are usually involved in the process.

Many couples experience differences in communication, emotional expression, sensory needs or day-to-day functioning. A neurodiversity-affirming approach can help both partners develop greater understanding of each other's experiences.

Every relationship is different. Some couples attend for a small number of focused sessions, while others choose to engage for longer depending on their goals and circumstances.

Yes. Couples counselling can be offered online where appropriate.

No. Many couples seek counselling to strengthen communication, improve understanding, navigate life transitions, or prevent difficulties from becoming more significant.

Arrange an Initial Consultation

Arrange an Initial Consultation

Arrange an Initial Consultation

Arrange an Initial Consultation

If you would like to explore whether couples counselling may be helpful, I would be pleased to

hear from you. Get your FREE online assessment!

If you would like to explore whether couples counselling may be helpful, I would be pleased to

hear from you. Get your FREE online assessment!