Couples therapy helps to facilitate these crucial conversations, and develop healthier ways of communicating together.

“You learn to communicate in ways that are respectful instead of a game of attack and defend,” says Peeters. “It aims to help couples learn to understand each other better, and to help each other grow as a person.”

Ben-Ari agrees that therapy is a process that paves the way to “safe conversations, deep connection and joyfulness”.

“The idea is not to ‘keep people together’ as being together says nothing about the quality of the connection,” she adds. “Couple therapy is an exciting journey of discovery and transformation to experience the relationship that they desire… . I just show them the way, they need to choose to take it.”

If you’re having problems in your relationship, seek confidential help and support with Relate. Visit the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy to find out more on how to access BACP-accredited therapists.

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