Relationship Counselling

If often starts small. A few harsh words may have been said. A conversation left unfinished. Then slowly, you stop talking about the important things altogether. Here are some of the most common issues, couples face:

1. Constant misunderstandings
2. Feeling like your partner doesn’t listen to you
3. Having the same arguments again and again
4. Emotionally withdrawing or shutting down

The longer this goes on, the more disconnected you feel.

And when you’re living under the same roof but feel miles apart, it hurts. You might even start to avoid talking because you don’t want to trigger an argument. That silence becomes a wall between you, making it harder to reconnect.

Couples therapy gives you the tools to speak honestly again and to hear each other without shouting at each other or shutting down.

When trust is shaky, every little thing becomes a trigger. A late text reply. A vague answer to a simple question. A feeling in your gut you can’t explain. You start to second-guess everything. And when there’s nobody to talk about these worries, they bottle up inside and turn into resentment.

Resentment doesn’t just sit quietly; it spills into every part of your relationship:

1. Making passive-aggressive comments
2. Avoidance
3. Giving the silent treatment
4. Overreacting to things that wouldn’t usually bother you

Over time you start feeling less like partners and more like people at war with each other. Resentment can be worked through when both people are open to understanding it.

Our private practice, located near Liverpool City Centre, provides a safe space for you to discuss sensitive topics without fear of being judged or dismissed. Having a relaxed space to talk openly is essential for successful relationship counselling.

You share a bed, bills and a routine but not much else. No intimacy, no quality time, no joy. That spark you had now feels like a flicker, or maybe it has gone out altogether. Many people in long-term relationships experience this stage. It doesn’t mean the love is gone; it’s probably just buried under years of stress, parenting, work and life.

You might be wondering:

1. “Does this happen to all relationships or just ours?”
2. “Have we grown apart?”
3. “Is there anyway back to how things used to be?”

The truth is connection needs to be nurtured. And without intention, couples simply drift apart. Marriage counselling and couples therapy helps you rebuild emotional closeness by finding new ways to connect, communicate and be present with one another.

You dread bringing up certain topics because they always lead to an argument. Things are avoided being brought up to keep the peace. You actually feel anxious in your own home. Relationships are not meant to feel like this. You should always feel safe, be seen and supported. When anger and frustration or past issues hang in the air, it’s exhausting.

All of this tension in your home can affect your:

1. Sleep
2. Focus At Work
3. Patience With Children
4. Belief And Confidence In Yourself

Sometimes, people begin to feel like they’re tiptoeing through their own lives, unable to express what they really think or feel. Relationship counselling helps you rebuild emotional safety and security.

It’s not about “winning” arguments, it’s about learning how to express yourself without fear of being attacked or dismissed.

Let’s be frank and real. Problems don’t just disappear. We know ignoring them doesn’t work. Trying to avoid a hard conversation only makes things worse. Hoping the other person will “just change” never really pays off.

If these issues are left unresolved, it can lead to:

1. Long-term emotional damage
2. Mental health struggles
3. Breakups or divorces that could have been avoided
4. Hurt kids caught in the middle of it all
5. Children needing counselling 

Resentments deepen over time, disconnection grows more and more. Eventually, even the smallest issue can feel like a mountain. You might be thinking. “We’ll sort it out ourselves”.

Maybe you will but if things have felt stuck for months or years, it might be time to try a new approach. Couples therapy, relationship counselling and marriage counselling, offer structured support and helps both of you move forward, rather than just going around in circles.

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” one partner. It’s about understanding the patterns you’ve both fallen into and learning how to build better ones together.

Our relationship counselling helps couples in Liverpool:

1. Improve communication with each other
2. Rebuild trust
3. Understand each other’s emotional needs
4. Learn how to argue in a healthy way
5. Feel like a team again

A trained counsellor helps you notice what’s underneath the tension, often unmet needs, unspoken hurts or repeated misunderstandings.

There’s no blame, no lectures, just the space to explore, express and find the best way forward. Couples therapy can be one of the most empowering steps you’ll take because it gives your relationship the attention and tools it deserves.

First of all, it’s not like what you see in the movies. There’s no bright spotlight. No “gotcha” questions. It’s just a relaxed, private space to talk. here’s what usually happens:

1. The first session is about understanding the history of your relationship and how it affects current issues
2. You both get a chance to speak and be heard
3. The counsellor helps you uncover patterns and behaviours
4. You’ll be guided through exercises or discussions that bring clarity

Sessions might include:

1. Learning communication techniques
2. Role reversal conversations
3. Exploring past hurts
4. Setting goals for your relationship

You set the pace and don’t have to talk about anything you don’t want to. Every session is tailored to your needs. It isn’t a one size fits all approach.

Finding the right relationship counsellor who truly understands what it’s like to live in Liverpool can make a huge difference.

You can book an appointment for our private practice at 40 Rodney Street, Liverpool. This is located near the city centre and is overlooked by the beautiful and majestic of the Anglican Cathedral.

Here are just some of the benefits of visiting our private practice:

1. It’s easy to access by public transport
2. We offer flexible appointment times
3. Prices are affordable and 100% confidential
4. Close to your home or work

Many couples feel more comfortable seeing someone nearby, who knows what life in Liverpool is really like, from busy city life to family stress to the changing pace of modern relationships.

This is about finding someone who “gets it” and can help you to get through it.

If you’ve been thinking about getting help for your relationship, consider this your sign to do something about it.

You don’t have to commit to having lots of sessions. Just book your free consultation and see how it feels. You might feel nervous, unsure or even a bit resistant and that’s perfectly normal.

What matters is that you care enough to try something different. Relationship counselling might be the support you didn’t know you needed until now. You don’t have to:

• Struggle in silence
• Pretend everything is fine
• Do everything alone

It really is easy to just pick up the phone and call us on 0151 706 8035 to sort out your relationship today!