Relationship Therapy

Relationship therapy can help you and your partner(s) improve your relationship. It aims to improve communication and reduce conflict by promoting better relational dynamics.

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Most Common Relationship Issues

Finding Sense treats each of its clients as individuals, tailoring therapeutic approaches to their needs. We are experienced at working with a broad spectrum of relationship issues. Have a read through some of the common difficulties people seek our help with below:

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Trust

What is it?

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From how they began to how to get over them, there is a lot unpack when it comes to trust issues. If you or your partner have struggled with trust issues, it's likely to come up in your relationship. Some common issues associated with lack of trust can include: Avoiding commitment, which can come from a fear of opening up and being seen; assuming people are doing things to hurt you, which can make it difficult to accept kind gestures, compliments, or love; being overly secretive about yourself, which can be a result of trying to protect yourself from rejection. Working with trust issues in therapy can transform not just your romantic relationship but how you relate with others.

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Infidelity

What is it?

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Infidelity is the breaking of a promise to remain faithful to a romantic partner, whether that promise was part of marriage vows, a privately uttered agreement between lovers, or an unspoken assumption. As unthinkable as the notion of breaking such promises may be the time they are made, infidelity is common, and when it happens, it can raise painful questions: Should I stay? Can trust be rebuilt? Or is there no choice to pack up and move on? Relationship therapy can help you have space to process the infidelity and consider how to move forward.

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New Parents

What is it?

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Being a parent is hugely rewarding, but it's also hard work. Dealing with changes in your everyday routine and sleepless nights as you learn to look after your baby can take a lot of energy, emotional commitment and patience. Adjusting to parenthood is a trial of trial and error, good days and bad, and it's common to take a while to feel comfortable and confident in your new role as parents. It's no secret that having a baby can impact negatively on your relationship. It is tempting to let your relationship drift down the list of priorities - after all, you have so much other stuff to worry about. But, being a new parent can leave you feeling stressed and vulnerable - having a strong relationship is important.

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Conflict

What is it?‍

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A conflict in a relationship may be defined as any kind of disagreement, including an argument, or an ongoing series of disagreements. The root of the conflict might be something like a difference of opinion, experience, taste, perspective, personality, or beliefs. Conflict is generally intense enough to disrupt some aspect of the relationship, such as communication, which is what differentiates it from simply having a different point of view. Conflict in a relationship can cause a significant amount of distress. While it can be difficult and uncomfortable, conflict isn't always a bad thing. When it is health and productive, conflict presents and opportunity to learn about our ourselves and partners.

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Mismatched Desire

What is it?

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In the most simple terms, mismatched desire is when those in a romantic relationship do not share the same levels of sex drive or libido, or it can mean they do not share the same desires, interests, or kinks. Sexual compatibility is not a fixed concept. People are constantly changing, and with them, so are their libido levels and sexual desires. Certain life events, hormone changes, or behavioural changes can cause changes in the a couple's sexual compatibility. No matter what the reason is, it is important to remember that sexual desire does not represent love. Nonetheless, having a space to talk about these differences is important and can be positive for you and your relationship.

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