COUNSELLING
Why choose relationship counselling?
Relationships play a vital role in our well-being, but they can also be complex and challenging at times.
Whether you are a couple looking to enhance your connection, or going through a separation/divorce, friends seeking to strengthen bonds, a family navigating challenging dynamics, or looking for a deeper relationship with yourself – I am here to support you.
Couple Therapy
Strengthening communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust. Together with your therapist, you will work towards a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your unique needs and goals, aiming to foster a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. For separated or divorced parents, therapy can also facilitate co-parenting, enhancing cooperation and creating a supportive environment for the children.
Relationships with others
Therapy is valuable for improving relationships with others, whether in personal, social or professional contexts. It enhances communication skills, promotes conflict resolution, establishes healthy boundaries, fosters empathy, develops emotional intelligence, encourages collaboration and supports personal growth. By investing in therapy, individuals can cultivate more satisfying, fulfilling and harmonious relationships in all areas of their lives.
Family Connections
Nurturing healthy dynamics, improving understanding, and fostering harmony. It enables them to recognize patterns, roles and behaviours that may be causing tension or dysfunction. By increasing awareness, family members can make conscious choices to modify unhealthy dynamics and create more positive interactions.
COUNSELLING
Why choose relationship counselling?
Relationships play a vital role in our well-being, but they can also be complex and challenging at times.
Whether you are a couple looking to enhance your connection, or going through a separation/divorce, friends seeking to strengthen bonds, a family navigating challenging dynamics, or looking for a deeper relationship with yourself – I am here to support you.
Couple Therapy
Strengthening communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust. Together with your therapist, you will work towards a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your unique needs and goals, aiming to foster a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. For separated or divorced parents, therapy can also facilitate co-parenting, enhancing cooperation and creating a supportive environment for the children.
Relationships with others
Therapy is valuable for improving relationships with others, whether in personal, social or professional contexts. It enhances communication skills, promotes conflict resolution, establishes healthy boundaries, fosters empathy, develops emotional intelligence, encourages collaboration and supports personal growth. By investing in therapy, individuals can cultivate more satisfying, fulfilling and harmonious relationships in all areas of their lives.
Family Connections
Nurturing healthy dynamics, improving understanding, and fostering harmony. It enables them to recognize patterns, roles and behaviours that may be causing tension or dysfunction. By increasing awareness, family members can make conscious choices to modify unhealthy dynamics and create more positive interactions.
How it works?
Relationship counselling works by providing a supportive and structured environment for individuals, couples, friends, or families to address concerns, improve communication, and foster healthier relationships. Here’s an overview of how the process typically unfolds: assessment session; goal setting; working on essential skills. Relationship counselling aims to help individuals unlock their true potential within their relationships by exploring personal beliefs, addressing past experiences and fostering self-awareness. By gaining insight into your patterns, strengths, and areas for growth, you can make conscious choices that lead to more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for exploring and understanding oneself on a deeper level. This increased self-awareness allows you to identify areas for personal growth and change your unhelpful beliefs. Therapy can also help you: develop skills for managing and regulating your emotions; Building self-esteem and self-acceptance; Resolving past traumas; Enhancing self-care.
It’s important to note that therapy is a collaborative process, and the benefits can vary depending on the individual’s goals, commitment, and the therapeutic approach used.
About half of my clients live in different countries and opt for remote sessions, which have proven to be just as effective as in-person therapy. All that’s required is a quiet and private space where you can comfortably engage in our sessions. Online consultations can be especially beneficial if you have time constraints, geographical limitations, or prefer the convenience of remote sessions.
Sure! Individual therapy can and does provide valuable insights and tools to improve your relationships by: gaining personal insight; developing effective communication skills; setting healthy boundaries; working on personal growth; learning how to regulate your emotions. Only couple therapy requires the presence of both parties in the process.
Yes, relationship counselling can still be beneficial even if you are unsure about staying in the relationship. In fact, relationship counselling can provide you with clarity, support, and guidance as you navigate your feelings and make decisions about the future of your relationship by: exploring of feelings and options; Improving communication; relationship assessment; emotional support; transitioning out of the relationship. Remember, the decision to continue or end a relationship is deeply personal, and counselling can only provide you with the support and guidance you need throughout the process.
The duration of relationship counselling can vary depending on several factors, including the nature of the issues, the willingness of the individuals involved, and the progress made throughout the counselling process. There is no set timeframe for relationship counselling, as each situation is unique. Additionally, the frequency of sessions can also impact the overall duration of counselling. Ultimately, the length of relationship counseling is a collaborative decision between the therapist and the individual(s) where regular communication helps to assess the progress.
The cost of relationship counselling can vary depending on several factors, including the location, the qualifications and experience of the therapist, the type of therapy, and the duration of the sessions. Contact us, and let us know if you are looking for couple or individual therapy, to know more about it.
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Book an appointment here or contact me through email, WhatsApp or Skype to schedule a first session.
db Diana Balaias
After years of experience in individual therapy as a cognitive-behavioural Psychologist for adults, working with all types of issues and diagnosis, I firmly believe that our individual thoughts, feelings and experiences shape our lives in profound ways. Each of us has a unique and special story to tell!
Equally important are the relationships in our lives. I truly believe that relationships are at the center of all of our experiences and what we wish to build or seek for. I decided to further specialize in couple therapy and clinical sexology because I’m passionate about relationship dynamics and how they significantly influence our lives and future.
My approach values very much the therapeutic relationship and is based on compassion, understanding and a non-judgmental attitude, with emphasis on our emotions. I focus on results and always the well-being of my clients.
As someone who has had diverse work experiences and lived in many different countries, my experience with people from all over the world has shaped my appreciation for different ways of thinking and being, contributing positively to my therapy practice.
I strongly believe that we all have the potential to achieve a balance that brings us peace and satisfying relationships.
Education &
Training
Clinical Sexology & Couple Therapy
MSc in Psychology: Cognitive-behavioral Interventions in Psychological and Health Disorders
Emotion Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples
Compassion Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
No Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention – NAPPI
Autism
Grief
Expat Psychology
Metacognitive Training
Imagery Rescripting
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About half of my clients live in different countries and opt for remote sessions, which have proven to be just as effective.
