What is Couple and Sex Therapy?
Couple and Sex Therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy aimed at helping couples navigate challenges in their relationship.
Couple and Sex Therapy focuses on improving communication, enhancing emotional connection, and resolving conflicts that affect intimacy and overall relationship satisfaction.
In these sessions, we work together to explore and tackle the challenges in your relationship. Our goal is to help you strengthen your bond by acquiring new skills for effective communication and emotional support.
Understand each other's perspectives
Navigate conflicts constructively
Build healthier interactions
Sex Therapy
In addition to couple therapy, our therapists specifically address the sexual aspects of relationships. We provide a safe and supportive environment where you can openly discuss sexual concerns, desires, and experiences.
Sexual intimacy is an important part of many romantic partnerships. When it’s neglected, it can cause feelings of disconnection and frustration. By including sex therapy in couple therapy sessions, partners can explore their sexual relationship openly in a safe and supportive setting.
Enhance intimacy
Resolve sexual issues
Foster a healthier sexual relationshipÂ
Many couples come to therapy to improve their relationship, but often they skip over sexual issues. This can lead to unresolved tensions and dissatisfaction, affecting the overall health of the relationship.
Key Areas of Focus
We help couples work on important aspects of their relationship using practical skills and tools. Our therapy sessions often cover a mix of the following areas:
Communication
Learning how to share thoughts and feelings openly and kindly.
Emotional Support and Connection
Strengthening the bond between partners to enhance intimacy and understanding.
Trust
Building trust through honesty and consistent actions.
Managing Negative Emotions
Addressing feelings like anger and resentment, along with the behaviours that come with them, to foster healing.
Sexual Intimacy
Discussing sexual concerns and desires to improve intimacy and connection.
Financial Matters
Navigating money issues together to reduce stress and work as a team.
Parenting
Finding common ground on parenting styles and responsibilities for a happier family life.
Substance Use or Addiction
Supporting each other through challenges related to substance use or addiction.
Family Dynamics
Managing relationships with extended family members, such as in-laws, to create healthy boundaries.
Inclusivity at Resilient Health
We welcome couples from all walks of life. All genders, all sexual orientations, all ages, and all cultures. We are welcoming and experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ couples, as well as couples who are in poly, open, and ethically non-monogamous relationships.
Enhance Your Connection
Book your session today and work towards a healthier, happier relationship.
How We Help
Our approach to Couple and Sex Therapy is proactive and supportive. Unlike individual therapy, where clients often lead the conversation, our couple therapists actively guide the process to ensure productive discussions and meaningful progress.
Here are some ways we do this:
Setting Healthy Boundaries
We help maintain clear boundaries that promote good communication between partners.
Guiding Conversations
Our therapists steer discussions in a constructive direction, ensuring that all important topics are addressed.
Reflecting on Challenges
We highlight aspects of the relationship that may not be working, allowing couples to gain insight into their dynamics.
Teaching Valuable Skills
We equip couples with tools and skills for more successful interactions, helping them navigate conflicts and enhance their connection.
Our skilled therapists help you understand your relationship better and find ways to improve it. We provide a safe space to explore your connection, improve communication, and strengthen your bond.
Common Methods of Therapy for Couples
Cognitive Behavioural Couple Therapy (CBCT)
Helps couples understand and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that negatively affect their relationship.
The Gottman Method
A structured approach based on extensive research into what makes relationships succeed or fail. This method focuses on enhancing marital friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning between partners.
Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT)
A therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding and expressing emotions within a relationship. EFT is based on the idea that emotions play a central role in how couples interact and connect with each other.
Couple & Sex Therapy FAQs
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How many couple therapy sessions will we need to attend?
The number of sessions varies depending on each couple's unique situation. Some may find improvement in a few sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing support.
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What can we expect during our first session?
In the first session, you and your therapist will discuss your relationship history, current challenges, and goals for therapy. This is a chance to establish a safe space for open dialogue.
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Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions to accommodate different needs and preferences, ensuring you can receive support from the comfort of your own home.
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Do we need to prepare anything before our sessions?
It can be helpful to think about specific issues you'd like to address in therapy and any questions or concerns you may have.
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How do I know if couple therapy is right for us?
If you feel stuck in your relationship or are facing challenges that seem difficult to resolve on your own, therapy can provide support and guidance.
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What if one partner is hesitant about attending therapy?
It's common for one partner to be more open to therapy than the other. We encourage both partners to attend, as it can help create a stronger foundation for understanding and connection.
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