Relationship Coaching

Whether you’re navigating recurring conflict, feeling more like flatmates than partners, or wanting to strengthen a good relationship, Relationship Coaching offers a calm, structured space to reconnect and move forward. You’ll get practical tools, fair turn‑taking, and clear next steps—without committing to open‑ended therapy.

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right for you

Is this coaching right for you?

This track is a strong fit if you and your partner(s):

  • Have the same arguments on repeat or avoid difficult topics;
  • Struggle to repair after hurt and feel stuck in blame/defensiveness;
  • Want kinder communication and clearer boundaries;
  • Are facing a life transition (new baby, moving, illness, career change);
  • Would benefit from short, focused sessions that end with doable actions.

All orientations and relationship structures welcome.

What we’ll focus on

I blend psychological insight with practical coaching tools so you can understand patterns and practise better ones.

Together, we will:

  • Map the cycle you get caught in (pursue/withdraw, shut down/escalate) and learn how to exit it;
  • Upgrade communication with simple scripts for bids, boundaries and difficult conversations;
  • Practise repair after conflict (apology languages, de‑escalation, turn‑taking);
  • Strengthen friendship & intimacy—daily micro‑connections that build warmth and trust;
  • Align priorities around money, chores, parenting and time together;
  • Create a shared plan with 1–3 clear experiments between sessions.

How sessions usually flow

Every couple is different. Typically, we’ll check in, agree one focus that matters today, explore what helps and what fuels the cycle, and practise one or two tools (e.g., a time‑out protocol, a repair script, a weekly check‑in). We’ll finish by choosing small steps to try before we next meet. Many couples like a weekly or fortnightly rhythm to keep momentum.

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Outcomes you can expect

Couples commonly report:

  • Calmer conversations with fewer escalations;
  • A clearer path out of blame/stonewalling into listening and repair;
  • Better alignment on roles, routines and priorities;
  • More moments of warmth, play and intimacy;
  • Renewed confidence tackling problems as a team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?

It’s coaching informed by psychotherapy skills. If therapy or individual work would serve you better, I’ll advise and can help you switch pathways.

Yes—many couples find video sessions convenient. In‑person appointments are available in London EC1.

Where helpful, we can schedule brief individual check‑ins by agreement; the main work happens together.

We’ll create safety first (time‑outs, rules of engagement). If there are safeguarding concerns, I’ll signpost specialist support.

About your therapist

I’m a psychotherapist with extensive NHS and private‑practice experience. My coaching style is warm, fair and practical: I balance accountability with care so you both feel heard while learning skills that make a difference at home.

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