Couples Therapy
Understanding the patterns between you
Couples therapy offers a space to pause and understand what is happening between you when communication feels stuck, reactive, or distant.
Rather than focusing on blame, we explore the relational patterns that develop between partners and how each person experiences the relationship.
This work is attachment-focused, helping you understand underlying needs, emotional responses, and the ways you both move towards or away from connection.
You may find that:
- communication quickly becomes reactive
- you feel distant from one another
- the same arguments keep repeating
- you struggle to feel understood
- trust has been impacted
- you want more connection but don't know how to get there
Couples often come to therapy because something feels stuck.
Sometimes there has been a specific event. Other times, the distance has developed gradually over time.
Therapy creates space to slow things down and understand what is happening beneath the surface.
Sessions
- 60 minutes – £85
- 90 minutes – £125
What our work together may involve
Rather than focusing only on what is happening, we explore why these patterns occur and how they affect both partners.
Together we look at:
- attachment patterns
- emotional responses
- relational dynamics
- ways of moving towards or away from connection
- underlying needs that may not be being expressed or understood
This is not about deciding who is right or wrong.
- It is about creating greater understanding, safety, and connection within the relationship.
A relational and attachment-focused approach
Many couples come to therapy feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or caught in repetitive cycles of conflict. Even when there is love and commitment, it can become difficult to communicate needs, navigate challenges, or feel emotionally close to one another.
My approach is attachment-focused and trauma-informed, helping couples understand the deeper emotional patterns that influence how they connect, communicate, and respond to each other.
If you're considering couples therapy
Beginning therapy together can feel like a significant step.
You may be unsure whether things are "bad enough" or whether change is possible.
An initial conversation offers a chance to ask questions and get a sense of whether this feels right for both of you.
© Sharon Newland Counselling and Psychotherapy
Developmental Trauma Psychotherapy in Central Bristol and Online
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