Episode 1: What are the most common issues in couples therapy?

Welcome to 'Just Listen to Me!' The Show that is all about relationships. I'm Julia Shay a couples counsellor practising here in Australia.

I am often asked what are the main issues couples present with in couples counselling are, so I thought I would make an episode about it! Some of the most common issues include: communication, difficulties, issues around trust, big life changes, feeling resentful/disconnected, affairs and more.

The biggest theme is often the repeated negative cycle of interaction that never goes away, no matter how many times a couple tries to talk it through - it keeps happening!

Couples counselling helps couples understand their negative cycles so they can work on their triggers and communicate their needs in a way that can be heard.

Watch to the end of the video to find out more!

Information on couples counselling approaches:
Emotionally focussed couples therapy:
https://www.eftresourcecenter.com/emotionally-focused-therapy-eft

Gottman method couples therapy:
https://www.gottman.com/about/the-gottman-method/