When to seek couples counselling in Geelong

If your relationship is under stress, couples counselling in Geelong can help you get back on track.

We all want our relationships to be healthy and satisfying. But it can be hard work and when cracks appear, they can slowly fracture a couple’s bond. That’s where talking to an experienced psychologist can help reverse relationship distress.

Signs that your relationship could benefit from couples counselling in Geelong include:

• Increasing levels of conflict;
• Lack of communication;
• Emotional distance;
• Commitment issues;
• Differences with parenting styles;
• Lack of trust;
• And sexual intimacy issues.

Experienced psychologist Helen Handsjuk provides the couples counselling Geelong people value to help them build healthier relationships. With more than 30 years’ experience in clinical practice, Helen helps people to explore and resolve current and past issues in a safe and caring environment.

Improve communication

With Helen’s assistance, couples can learn to recognise and address destructive patterns of relating. She equips them with strategies to improve communication, address conflict and work through their differences in a calm, considered manner.

Relationships can hit hurdles for many reasons. Perhaps there are trust issues after an infidelity. Or maybe major differences in the way you parent is driving a wedge between you. You might feel lonely or that you are shouldering all the household burden on your own. Financial strain and job stress can contribute too. Or perhaps traumatic issues from childhood are affecting the relationship.

Whatever the reason, couples counselling in Geelong can equip you with valuable skills and strategies to help your relationship withstand any issues that appear.

In today’s hectic world, relationships can sometimes be taken for granted. There are so many things we have to deal with – work, education, families and a long list of daily activities. But it’s important to take the time and effort to keep your relationship standing strong.

With this in mind, if you and your partner are interested in couples counselling, please contact Helen to book an appointment.