Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy
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Couples Therapy
Gentle, grounded support to help you reconnect and communicate
Relationships can be one of the most rewarding parts of life, but they can also be challenging. Sometimes couples find themselves having the same conversations repeatedly, feeling disconnected from one another or struggling to understand why things have become difficult.
At Supportive Counselling Ltd, we offer Couples Therapy, Relationship Counselling and Marriage Counselling for couples who want to improve communication, understand each other more deeply and build a healthier, stronger relationship.
You do not have to be at crisis point to attend couples therapy. Many couples choose to seek support because they want to strengthen their relationship, work through ongoing difficulties or create positive change together.
What Is Couples Therapy?
Couples Therapy provides a safe and supportive space where both partners can explore relationship difficulties together.
Rather than focusing on blame or deciding who is right or wrong, therapy helps couples understand recurring patterns, improve communication and find new ways of responding to challenges.
For some couples, this may involve rebuilding trust following a difficult experience. For others, it may mean working through communication difficulties, navigating life changes or reconnecting emotionally after feeling distant for some time.
The aim is always to help both partners feel heard, understood and respected.
Why Do Couples Seek Therapy?
Many couples come to therapy because they feel stuck.
You may find yourselves having the same arguments over and over again, struggling to communicate effectively or feeling more like housemates than partners. Life events such as becoming parents, changes in health, work pressures, family difficulties or bereavement can also place strain on relationships.
Sometimes couples attend therapy because they are considering separation. Others simply want support to strengthen a relationship that is already important to them.
Whatever has brought you here, therapy offers a space to slow things down, understand what is happening and explore a way forward together.
Couples Therapy with Laura
Couples Therapy is provided by Laura, a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who works with both individuals and couples.
Laura’s approach is primarily person-centred, meaning that therapy is guided by your needs, goals and experiences. Where helpful, she also integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to support meaningful change.
Laura believes that successful couples work is about creating understanding, connection and positive change within the relationship, rather than changing one person to fit it.
Alongside Couples Therapy, Laura also offers Neurodivergent Couples Therapy, supporting couples where one or both partners are autistic, ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent.
You can learn more about Laura on her profile page.
Individual Relationship Support
Sometimes only one partner wishes to attend therapy.
If your partner is unable or unwilling to attend, individual counselling can still help you explore relationship difficulties, communication patterns and the challenges you are facing.
Many people find individual therapy invaluable when trying to understand themselves, their relationships and their next steps.
ADHD and Autism in Relationships
ADHD and autism can shape communication, sensory needs and emotional rhythms in ways that sometimes feel confusing for both partners, and neurodivergent couples therapy offers a calm, structured space to understand these differences with clarity, compassion and less overwhelm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of couples benefit from couples therapy?
Research suggests that around 60% to 75% of couples experience meaningful improvements through couples therapy, with many reporting stronger communication, greater understanding and improved emotional connection.
How much does couples therapy cost?
Couples Therapy is £100 per session.
For full details, please see our Sessions & Fees page.
What does relationship therapy do?
Relationship therapy helps couples improve communication, better understand each other and work through difficulties together in a supportive and impartial environment.
Is it normal to feel nervous before couples therapy?
Absolutely. Many couples feel nervous before their first session. Most people find these worries reduce significantly once they begin talking and understand how the process works.
What are the signs a couple may need therapy?
Many couples seek therapy when communication has broken down, arguments keep repeating, trust has been affected or they begin feeling disconnected from one another. Therapy can also help during major life transitions such as parenthood, illness or bereavement.
Support that feels steady, safe and grounded
Neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach
Highly qualified team sharing the same values and expertise
Registered members of professional bodies with strict qualification and ethical requirements
Fully qualified and insured
Enhanced DBS checked
ICO registered
Large team of counsellors & psychotherapists working with children, adults, couples & familes
Client-led therapy, no fixed model or pressure with a choice of face-to-face, online or telephone therapy
Specialist training in trauma, sleep difficulties, abuse & CBT
Lived experienced shaping our approach
How it works
Counselling in York & the UK that helps you move forward
In 3 simple steps
Your First Session
A calm, introductory chat to understand what you need and ask any questions. There’s no expectation to commit; it’s just space to see if this feels right. You decide the next step.
Your First Session
A calm, steady first meeting where you can share what’s been going on at a pace that feels manageable. You don’t need to prepare anything; we simply begin where you are.
Ongoing Support
Regular sessions shaped around your needs, communication style and pace, guided by you at all times. Support can be in York, online or by telephone, adjusting as things change.
Book a Free Consultation
Finding the right therapist matters; feeling genuinely understood matters even more.
Whether you’re looking for a therapist near me in York or support from anywhere in the UK, we offer steady, affirming help.
Take the first step and get in touch for a free, no-obligation initial conversation.
FAQ's
Who is sleep therapy for?
Sleep therapy is helpful for anyone experiencing ongoing difficulties with rest, whether that’s trouble falling asleep, waking frequently, or feeling unrefreshed. People often begin by searching for insomnia treatment, sleep therapists, or a sleep consultant UK when they’re unsure where to turn.
Support may include sleep relaxation strategies, CBT for insomnia treatment, or guidance from a therapist for sleep disorders. These approaches can be especially useful if you’ve already tried self‑help methods or general sleep services without success.
If you’ve been looking for private sleep support, a sleep consultant, or a sleep expert near me, sleep therapy offers a personalised, evidence‑based way to understand your sleep patterns and make meaningful, lasting changes.
What happens in the free consultation chat?
During the free consultation chat, we talk about what has made you consider counselling and what you’re hoping to get from support. This helps us understand whether counselling feels right for you and which approach may suit you best. You’re welcome to ask as many questions as you like, and there’s no pressure to book a session straight away. You can take your time to think things over and decide at your own pace.
Do you offer counselling in York and across the UK?
Yes. We offer face‑to‑face counselling in York city‑centre space, as well as online and telephone support across the UK. People attend from York and nearby areas, including Goole, Harrogate, Malton, Selby, Pocklington, Tadcaster, Leeds and Easingwold, as well as clients from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our York location is ground‑floor, accessible and sensory‑considerate.
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