Couples Counselling in Singapore

1. Negative Communication and Frequent Arguments

A sign of serious breakdown in communication is when almost every conversation results in an argument. This form of negative interaction hinders the possibility of any genuine connection. Thus, it would help if a psychotherapist comes in to facilitate the conversation.

2. Having The Same Argument Repeatedly

If you find that you and your partner are having the same argument again and again, there’s a possibility that it stems from emotional baggage, core values or personality.

Other reasons may be solvable with awareness and compromise from both ends. In such cases, seeking a counsellor would help you identify issues that can be solved and hone the necessary skills to do so.

3. Lying or Keeping Secrets

In a relationship, there should be total honesty to promote a healthy partnership. When couples lie to each other or keep secrets about important things, it suggests that

• you are doing something that you should not be doing,
• you do not trust your partner with certain information, or
• you do not care to share things with them.

4. Unfaithfulness and Infidelity

Infidelity is a violation of an established emotional and/or physical exclusivity within a couple. This leads to feelings of anger, jealousy and betrayal, which creates a challenging obstacle to get over.

This is when a counsellor would aid couples in questioning the reason for one’s unfaithfulness. From there, the root of the issue can be identified and solutions can be proposed.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

The objective of the Gottman Method is to
• disable contradictory verbal communication,
• improve mutual respect and affection,
• eliminate challenges that result in stagnancy, and
• elevate sense of empathy and understanding.

How it works:
The first session would involve understanding the couple, the history of the relationship and family background and influences. Next, individual sessions with each partner will be conducted. 

Subsequently, the counsellor will provide feedback to the couple, lay out their strengths and weaknesses and propose an intervention plan.

Prepare/Enrich 

Prepare/Enrich is an evidence-based, customised online assessment for couples to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. It requires the couple to complete the assessment prior to the first therapy session, which will generate a report. 

How it works:
The first session involves setting goals and expectations and picking up communication skills to be actively practised during and outside of sessions. 

Thereafter, based on the generated report, activity books with 24 exercises will be provided and assigned as homework or completed in the session together. Each activity takes 15-30 minutes to complete. 

Thus far, this approach has strengthened over 4 million relationships.

M.A. in Counselling and Guidance, Singapore

Sophia centres her practice around the basis of positive psychology. She strives to aid couples in rebuilding their relationship by bringing out the best in them.

Credentials
• Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

M.A. in Counselling, Australia

Claire believes that one can only thrive in all aspects of life when they are healthy. She seeks to help couples understand themselves better and to tap on their strengths.

Credentials
• Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator

9 years of accumulated experience

Together, our psychotherapists have had 9 years of accumulated experience. We’ve observed various relationship dynamics and issues and effectively assisted to manage our clients’ unique challenges in marriage.

Commitment to excellence

As part of our core values, we aim to deliver excellence in our work. We are committed to upgrading ourselves through professional learning and development. Additionally, we seek to offer tailored advice to our clients.