Sessions available for any relationship - couples, partners, family members, friendship, work colleagues, business partners.

In any relationship, there are moments when couples may face challenges such as conflict, communication breakdowns, loss of intimacy, or feelings of disconnection. During these difficult times, it’s often helpful to have a compassionate and skilled professional to listen and guide you through the complexities of your relationship. Maria Carr, a qualified and experienced relationship counselor, is passionate about helping couples restore and strengthen their connection. With a focus on improving communication, rekindling intimacy, and rebuilding the relationship, Maria offers empathetic, non-judgmental support in a safe and emotionally nurturing environment. She provides couples with the opportunity to reflect on their feelings, understand their emotions, and make sense of their experiences. Maria will guide you on a journey of exploration, reflection, acceptance, change, and healing.

Benefits of Relationship Counselling:

• Gain a deeper awareness of yourself and your partner

• Discover new perspectives and insights

• Clarify underlying issues within the relationship

• Learn effective communication strategies

• Understand and appreciate different communication styles

• Reconnect and strengthen your bond

• Work together towards positive change and growth

What You Can Expect in a Session

Maria creates a supportive atmosphere that encourages honest and respectful communication. Maria will provide a safe,non-judgmental and confidential space where you can both openly discuss your concerns, feelings, and experiences. Maria will actively listen to each partner’s viewpoint, and show empathy and understanding and ensure both perspectives are acknowledged.

The first session typically begins with an exploration of the relationship,  history and the issues you are facing in your relationship. This may involve discussing your relationship background, current challenges, and individual perspectives.

Maria will help you both to explore and identify the key issues in your relationship. This may include communication styles and problems, underlying issues such as trust, unresolved conflict, past traumas or emotional disconnects that may be affecting your relationship. Maria will identify negative patterns in the relationship such as blame, criticism or withdrawal. Maria will provide various strategies and techniques to improve communication, active listening and conflict resolution.

Maria will introduce strategies and techniques to help  you both address your concerns. This might include communication exercises, conflict resolution techniques, or activities to enhance intimacy and connection. You may also be assigned homework or exercises to practice between sessions, reinforcing what was discussed during the session.

Sometimes individual issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood or past traumas may be impacting your relationship. Maria may recommend individual sessions in addition to the couples sessions. The process often involves personal growth for both partners helping them to become more self aware and emotionally resilient.

Each session concludes with a reflection period, where you have the opportunity to clarify and review what was discussed, share any insights gained, and plan for the next steps. 

Relationship counseling sessions are designed to provide a safe and constructive space for couples to work through challenges, enhance their connection, and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.

The goal is often to resolve conflicts and improve the relationship, but sometimes couples may decide to part ways amicably. Maria will support you both in making the best decision for your well-being.

Available Online or Face To Face