Types of Relationship Counselling and What to Know When Choosing a Therapist

Communication, trust, and honesty are the integral factors that keep every relationship working. When these essential factors start withering, relationships fall apart. Couples argue, fight over petty issues, and face constant disagreements. Partners refrain from sharing their thoughts and feelings plus pile up assumptions about each other in their minds. Relationship counseling at the right time can strengthen your relationship and bridge the gaps in communication between partners. At Loves Hidden Policy, provide online and physical counseling services to help you identify the problems, in your Couples Therapy Coral Gables as well as equip you with the skills to tackle these problems and make your bond stronger. 

Types of Couples Therapy

You shall choose the type of therapy depending on the goals that you envision about your relationship. Therapists use different therapy techniques to identify the flaws and resolve the issues between you and your partner. 

1.  The Gottman Method

Dr. John Gottman devised the 'four-horseman theory'. There are 4 behaviors that deteriorate a strong relationship and include criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Your counsel will evaluate your relationship by listening to your stories and disagreements. Using this information, your counselor can identify the triggering factors, values common in a couple, and equip the partners with tools to resolve the conflict.

2.  Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

This therapy gives an insight into the emotional patterns in a relationship. People tend to seek comfort in a relationship, however, negative emotions lead to instability. Couples describe the previous problematic events that unveil the deep emotions which go unnoticed during such arguments. Following that, couples can work on issues that drive these deeper negative emotions.

3.  Imago Relationship Therapy

Relationship problems might reflect your childhood wounds. A bad perspective about relationships when you were a child may also affect your relationship in the future. By evaluating childhood experiences, your therapist may help change this perspective and bring positivity to the relationship.

4.  Narrative Therapy

In this counseling technique, partners describe themselves and their narrative about the relationship tells a lot about the problems they are facing. This therapy helps the couple acquire a positive narrative and establish communication.

5.  Solution Focused Therapy

You can opt for this therapy when you’ve identified the specific problem and aim to resolve it. This therapy reduces mental, emotional, and physical burnout in couples.

You can integrate multiple therapies that target a certain issue in your relationship. Head over to our office in Coral Gables to get counseling services from well-qualified therapists.