Couples Therapy
An increasingly demanding and stressful world can lead to conflict, hurt and isolation within relationships. Our couple’s therapists are experienced in helping couples in Singapore navigate the challenges of everyday life. We use an evidence-based approach to facilitate a safe space for couples to deepen connection, navigate conflict, and build shared meaning – one conversation at a time.
How Couples Therapy Can Support You and Your Partner
We believe that successful relationships result not from being perfect, but from a process of skillful communication and committed action on different facets of the relationship. The areas that relationship therapy will focus on will depend on an initial assessment of the relationship done in collaboration with your therapist. Some areas of focus include:
Navigating conflict
Conflict is a natural occurrence in any relationship, and the primary reason that couples seek out relationship therapy. Arising from a variety of factors outside and to do with the relationship, it is not the presence of conflict, but how it is processed, that determines its impact.
Our therapists are focused on helping couples draw closer through conflict and have conversations that matter. We guide couples in exploring what can be complex and multifaceted areas of disagreement and friction, to uncover their core issues and root causes, and to engage in compromise and collaboration from a place of understanding and care.
Enhancing Communication
Effective communication is the heart of a strong relationship. Our therapy sessions provide a safe space for you and your partner to engage with one another on important issues. Our therapists offer guidance on active listening, clear emotional expression, and the practice of empathy to deepen understanding and connection.
Deepening Emotional Connection
It is a common occurrence that the passage of time can lead to emotional distance and disconnection between partners. Our counselling sessions integrate the sharing of values, dreams and vulnerabilities to help couples turn towards each other, and nurture a sense of shared direction and support.
Nurturing Self-Understanding and Healing
Couples therapy isn’t just about the relationship, but is also a time of self-discovery and healing for the individual. Our counselling sessions make space for each party to explore and understand their own psyche, experiences, and behaviours, and to support each other in healing from past wounds and trauma that they might bring into the relationship.
Our couples therapy team
Our couples therapists have been selected not just for their expertise, but for their collaborative and heart-centred approach to therapy.
They are master and doctorate-level professionals with have further specialisations in relationship and couples therapy, and come with deep experience in facilitating connection and collaboration. Sensitive to the complexities of love and life, they offer skillful and fair counsel in a safe non-judgemental space where couples can engage, heal and flourish.
How we can work together
Get in touch
01. Read our member bios: Finding the right therapist in Singapore takes time and we understand that. Each of our therapists specialise in various modalities and issues, and bring with them their own unique expertise and experience. Read more about us here.
02. Book a Session:Our initial sessions allow you to experience time with our therapists to decide if they are a good fit for you. Take this time to share about your issue, and collaborate on the journey ahead.
03. Confirm your appointment: You will be put in touch with your therapist once we receive your booking, and they will guide you through your first session. Do know that all information you provide us with is held in confidence. See you in session!
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a couple consider couples therapy?
The decision to explore couples therapy is an important one, and it is often prompted by a variety of circumstances. You may find that it is time to consider couples therapy when you and your partner are grappling with persistent issues that seem to linger without resolution. These issues can manifest as frequent breakdowns in communication, trust-related concerns, or a sense that your relationship is on the brink of crisis.
However, couples therapy isn’t exclusively for times of distress. It can be a proactive choice for those in healthy relationships too. In these instances, couples therapy becomes a platform for addressing existing issues and exploring new avenues to enrich your connection, deepen your mutual understanding, and build a resilient foundation for your shared journey.
What can I expect when starting couples therapy?
Couples therapy usually begins an assessment of the relationship. This involves a conjoint session where the therapist takes the time to hear about the couples issue and to find out more about history of the relationship. An individual interview is conducted in subsequent sessions along with a thorough assessment of the different facets of the relationship (friendship, trust, commitment, conflict management etc.) At the end of the assessment phase, the couple and the therapist will meet to discuss and collaborate on their findings and map out the journey ahead.
A variety of interventions are employed based on the challenges and strengths of each relationship. Primary areas include strengthening friendship, deepening connection, improving communication, creating shared meaning and building trust.
In the latter half of therapy, relapse prevention is also addressed and sessions begin to focus on integrating core skills and dynamics into the relationship outside of therapy sessions.
Will the therapist exhibit bias or judgment?
Not in the slightest. Couples therapy is about creating a space where you and your partner can speak openly and sincerely, without fear of judgment. This journey is facilitated by our commitment to a balanced therapeutic alliance with all involved parties. Our therapists are there to facilitate understanding and empathy, which forms the foundation for collaboration and progress. They do not take sides or cast blame on one partner over the other.
What if one partner is reluctant to attend couples therapy?
It is not uncommon for one partner to feel apprehensive about the prospect of couples therapy. Relationships can be complex, and the thought of seeking professional help might seem like a challenging step. You may wish to take the time with your partner to explore and understand the reasons behind their concerns. The Mind Collected offers an initial conjoint session with a therapist to discuss these issues and address any of these concerns or questions.
Does couples therapy work for a variety of relationships?
The fundamental principles of couples therapy—enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and deepening emotional connection—are universal and work for a variety of relationships. The core of this therapeutic approach lies in understanding the unique dynamics of each relationship and tailoring the guidance and support to fit those dynamics.