Couples Therapy & Relationship Counselling

I provide accepting and supportive therapy to couples at all stages of their relationship journey. I help couples rebuild their connection, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship.

Every relationship faces challenges. Whether you’re experiencing communication difficulties or trust issues or simply want to strengthen your bond, couples therapy provides a safe, supportive environment to explore and improve your relationship. My Bristol-based couples counselling service helps partners understand each other better and develop stronger connections.

How Couples Therapy Can Help

Couples therapy can support partners struggling with:

• Communication breakdown and recurring arguments

• Trust and infidelity issues

• Life transitions, including marriage, parenthood, relocation, and retirement

• Sexual intimacy concerns

• Cultural differences and blended families

• Pre-marriage counselling

• Separation and divorce support

• Work-life balance challenges

• Different parenting styles

• Financial disagreements

My Approach to Couples Therapy

Every couple’s journey is unique. I tailor my approach to your situation, helping you develop practical tools and strategies to enhance your relationship. I offer a non-judgmental and accepting space for exploration and change.

I use an integrative model of therapeutic approaches, including:

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Gestalt Therapy

• Person-centred Therapy

• Developmental Model

• Family and Systemic Therapy

What to Expect

Consultation Call

Before your first couples therapy session, each partner must complete a 20-minute Zoom or phone consultation. This can happen on one call together or in two separate consultations.

The initial conversations help us understand your situation, answer any questions about the therapy process, and ensure our service is the right fit for your needs. During this time, we’ll discuss practical matters such as scheduling, fees, and confidentiality. Book your consultation here →

Initial Session

Your first session, which lasts 80 minutes, allows both partners to share their perspectives and concerns. We’ll discuss your relationship history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve through therapy.

We can also identify key areas of conflict or disconnect, understand your communication patterns, and discuss your goals for therapy.

Couples Therapy Sessions

80-minute sessions provide space to:

• Work through specific relationship challenges

• Practice new communication techniques in a supported environment

• Process difficult emotions and experiences together

• Explore patterns and expriences from your past that affect your current relationship

• Learn and implement conflict resolution strategies

• Understand each partner’s background and consider how this may impact your relationship

• Create and maintain positive changes in your relationship

Book your free consultation

Schedule a free 20-minute phone or Zoom consultation and learn how my Bristol-based couples therapy services can help you. Book your consultation here or email francesca.sciandra.therapy@gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy

How long does couples therapy take?

Every relationship is different. Some couples achieve their goals in six to eight sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll discuss timeframes during your initial consultation.

Do we need to attend together?

Both partners must attend all sessions together during the first two to three months of working together. Following that period, we can discuss if it would be beneficial for one or both partners to have individual sessions.

How often do you see clients?

Sessions are held weekly for the first two to three months of working together. After this period, we can discuss the frequency of sessions.

How long are the sessions?

All couples therapy sessions, including the initial session, are 80-minutes.

What are your fees?

The fee for an 80-minute couples therapy session is £180.

What if my partner is reluctant?

It’s common for one partner to be hesitant about therapy. I can discuss concerns during the consultation call and provide information about the benefits of couples counselling.

Contact me today to begin your journey towards a stronger, more vibrant relationship.

In-Person Sessions in Bristol