Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling in Dubai

Couples should consider seeking couples therapy when they are facing persistent issues or challenges in their relationship that they’re struggling to resolve on their own.

1. Communication problems.
2.  Conflict resolution and anger management.
3.  Infidelity and trust issues.
4.  Intimacy and sexual difficulties.
5.  Parenting and co-parenting challenges.
6. Substance abuse or addiction affecting the relationship.
7. Differences in values, goals, or religious beliefs.
8. Blended family and step-parenting issues.
9. Mental health issues affecting one or both partners.

The duration of couples therapy can vary widely depending on the complexity of the issues and the progress made. Typically, short-term therapy may last a few months, while more complex issues might require long-term therapy, extending for a year or more. Couples and their therapist will work together to determine the appropriate duration based on their unique needs and goals.

Couples counselling sessions are typically scheduled on a weekly basis, especially at the beginning. As progress is made, sessions may become less frequent. It's essential to maintain consistent attendance to build momentum and work through issues effectively. Your therapist will guide you in determining the session frequency that suits your needs.

Couples counseling is not exclusive to married couples; dating couples can absolutely benefit from it. It can help dating couples navigate their relationship dynamics, improve communication, and address issues early on, potentially preventing more significant problems down the road. 

Premarital couples counseling It can also help couples who are about to get married by helping to prepare the couple for marriage. The process is intended to help couples develop a strong foundation for a healthy, lasting, and successful marriage.

A typical couples therapy session involves open and honest dialogue between both partners, guided by a trained therapist. Expect the following:

1. Active listening and communication 
2. Identifying and discussing specific issues
3. Learning conflict resolution strategies
4. Setting goals and action plans
5. Building emotional intimacy and trust
6. Identifying personal challenges which can negatively impact the relationship, such as undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and ADHD

Couples counseling sessions are typically confidential. What is discussed during therapy stays within the therapeutic relationship, and therapists are bound by ethical and legal obligations to maintain confidentiality. However, there may be exceptions to confidentiality in situations where there's a risk of harm to either partner or others. Your therapist will explain the limits to confidentiality during the initial sessions.