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Couples therapy
Every relationship goes through hard patches. When the same arguments keep coming back, or you feel you have drifted apart, a neutral third person can help you hear each other again.
Who it is for
Couples therapy is for couples who want to work on their relationship together. It does not matter how long you have been together, whether you are married or whether you have children. You do not have to be in crisis to come. Some couples come to deal with things early, before they get harder.
Some of the things that often bring couples to us:
- frequent arguments, or talks that go round in circles
- distance, loneliness within the relationship or less affection
- trust issues
- big changes, such as a new baby, a move or a loss
- disagreements about children, money or wider family
- deciding whether to stay together or separate
What happens in sessions
You both attend the sessions. The psychologist does not take sides and is not there to find someone to blame. Their role is to help each of you feel heard, to bring out the patterns that keep repeating, and to help you find new ways of talking.
A lot of the work is about communication: how you say what you need, how you listen without getting defensive and how you calm things down when a conversation heats up. Sometimes an individual meeting with each partner may be suggested, always with both of you agreeing.
You may also be asked to try something small at home between sessions, such as a calm talk without phones, or a new way of making up after an argument. It is not homework with a grade. It is a way to bring what you discuss in the room into everyday life, and to notice what helps.
What to expect
Couples therapy is not about keeping you together at any cost. The aim is to understand what is going on and to make decisions with a clearer head. For many couples this means a calmer relationship. For others it means separating with more respect, especially when there are children involved.
Change usually comes gradually and needs both of you to take part. You do not have to agree on everything to begin. It is enough that you are both willing to come.
How it works at our centre
Sessions take place in person in Latsia or online, for example when one partner travels or lives in another town. You can speak in Greek, English or Romanian, which helps couples who do not share a first language.
All our psychologists are registered with the Cyprus Psychologists' Registration Board. What is said in sessions stays confidential.
Your first session
In the first session, the psychologist will ask how you met, what is difficult now and what you would like to change. Each of you will have room to tell your side. It is normal to feel a little awkward at first. Most people relax once they see that nobody is judging them.
If there is violence or fear
If there is violence in the relationship, or you fear for your safety, joint couples therapy may not be the right first step. Talk to us privately so we can think together about what keeps you safe. If you are in immediate danger, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
What if my partner does not want to come?
You can start on your own with individual sessions. Change in one person often helps the relationship too. Your partner can join later if they wish.
Will the psychologist take sides?
No. The psychologist stays neutral and makes sure you are both heard.
Is it suitable for couples thinking about separating?
Yes. Therapy can help you decide with a clearer head and, if you do separate, to do it with more respect.
Can couples therapy be done online?
Yes, it can take place online, even when you are in different places. You can discuss this with the psychologist.
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Sources and further reading
- American Psychological Association: Psychotherapy
- NHS: Talking therapies and counselling
- WHO Europe: Mental health fact sheet
This page is for information only and does not replace an assessment by a psychologist or doctor.