Relationship Counselling
One of the most common reason for people seeking counselling is for relationship issues. For most people having satisfying relationships is a major determinant of happiness. Yet many people struggle to develop and maintain satisfying relationships. These issues may surface within marriage, relationships, family, work or even friendships.
Common Relationship Issues
- Communication difficulties
- Conflict, anger or violence
- Abandonment issues
- Commitment anxieties
- Off-again, on-again relationships
- Infidelity / affairs
- Jealousy or possessiveness
- Differences over money, culture, families, ex-partners, children, lifestyle etc
- Sex and intimacy issues
- Loneliness, lack of confidence or isolation
- Problems finding compatible partners
- Fears of starting relationships
- Separations & divorce
Causes of Relationship Difficulties
These are many reasons for relationship difficulties. One common problem is conflicted desires and fears. At the core of our beings we all have strong drives often at odds with each other. These desires and fears are formed out of the complex mixture of human nature, upbringing and life experience.
Individual & Couples Counselling
Auckland therapy offers both individual and couples counselling. Therapy provides a neutral space to reflect and address your relational and communication patterns in order to develop more satisfying ways of being and relating.
Find a Therapist
All of our team are experienced in working with relationship issues and most see couples. Learn more about Couples Counselling. or find a therapist in your area:
General Services
| Individual & Couples | Auckland Therapists |
Specialist Services
| Specialist Sex Therapist | Kathryn Barriball (Ponsonby) |
| Sexual Orientation & Gender | David Thomson (Ponsonby) |
| Liadan Cotter (Mt Albert) | |
| ACC Sexual Abuse Counselling | ACC Sexual Abuse Counsellors |
