Couples Counselling for Anxiety and Depression

Is anxiety or depression affecting your relationship? Or conversely, are patterns in your relationship increasing feelings of anxiety and depression? Talking it out with a couples therapist can help you both support each other and tackle emotional challenges more effectively. Relationship counselling can help with:

Improved Communication

Stress, anxiety and low mood can make communication challenging. But what if you could navigate these challenges with more ease? A couples counsellor can help you with just that by teaching you to “talk smarter, not harder”. By learning empathetic communication skills, you can deepen your connection with your partner and overcome communication blocks to better resolve conflicts.

Getting Holistic Support

Some relationship counsellors are also trained in individual therapy for mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. This means, you can get evidence-based insight to help both you and your partner understand and manage your mental wellbeing in a couples therapy session. This holistic support can address both individual and relationship challenges in a comprehensive and personalised way, that enables you to support each other’s mental wellbeing as a team. This may be particularly important if relationship dynamics exacerbate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Mastering Healthy Conflict Resolution

Did you know that every conflict hides a deeper opportunity for connection? Behind every argument lies an unmet need or want, waiting to be understood and fulfilled. Stress, anxiety and low mood can wreak havoc on your relationship, but with the support of a couples therapist, you could learn to turn conflict into connection. Using sessions to learn healthy conflict resolution techniques will not only help you and your partner to break free from existing poor relationship dynamics, but it can also lead to more relationship satisfaction and improved personal wellbeing.

Don’t let anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges hold you back. By addressing both individual and relationship challenges in a holistic way, you and your partner can build a more resilient and loving partnership. Plus, you’ll enjoy benefits like increased emotional intelligence, improved intimacy and a stronger foundation for long-term success.