Relationship Counselling

Some thoughts by David Bridges

Relationships Counselling is a broader term than Marriage Counselling. Relationship Counselling covers the working through of relationship problems by one, two or more people. A person may seek individual time with a counsellor in order to work through relationship issues. More often, couples and families want the objectivity of a counsellor to resolve their stuckness and deeper emotional issues.

Individuals working through Relationship Issues

The simplest case is when an person wants individual counselling to work through their reactions regarding a relationship. They may seek help with understanding themselves, their boundaries, and their feelings towards themselves. Individuals see a relationship counsellor to work out how to cope and manage themselves within a difficult relationship.

Couples Counselling

The most common type or Relationship Counselling is Couples Counselling. Couples counselling or Marriage Counselling is often about communication, arguments, differences, control, unmet emotional needs, trust, and loss of feelings of love. Couple counselling is very different from individual counselling, as the dynamic of the couple relationship is alive in the room, rather then being abstractly discussed. Working with the current energy and dynamic of the couple in the room is what makes couples counselling effective and life changing.

Family Therapy

Relationship counselling involving 3 or more people is referred to as Family Counselling or Family Therapy, eg parents with one or more children or adolescents. Adult family members may seek Family Therapy to resolve family tensions. In Family Therapy, the focus will be on understanding the family dynamics, defining the underlying issues, and negotiating agreement on restructuring the family dynamics. Family Therapy can help adolescents make sense of their place in the family and the world. Family Therapy can be short to medium term work.

Ring Bridges Counselling if you wish to discuss how we may be able to help you.

Enquiries: 0415 752 544

Ring us and you will be recommended a choice of counsellors qualified and experienced for your situation.

Email: info@BridgesCounselling.com.au

Bridges Counselling Parramatta is a team of professional counsellors and psychologists, specialising in marriage, family and individual counselling.