I work with couples of any gender, sexual orientation, and coupledoms, who may be experiencing difficulties and seeking help to navigate them. My work draws on a range of theoretical principles in couples therapy, mainly the Bader-Pearson model which stems from Psychoanalyst Margaret Mahler's child development model, Bowlby's attachment theories, as well as the Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) approach.

The work helps us identify where the couple may be stuck in the trajectory of the development of their relationship, and enables them to navigate through the different stages of their relationship in a safe and constructive manner. The work also enables the couple to contain any conflict that may lead to unconscious re-enactment of past trauma in their current relationship. The reflections on one's behavior including elements of co-dependency, and passive aggression, which is often very problematic, can help the couple repair any raptures, and nurture positive aspects of their relationship, as well as find healthier, and constructive ways of dealing with conflict. I intergrate a psychoanalytic approach (insight into internalised ways of relating), psycho-education, and skills training in my work with couples particularly around communication and conflict resolution. This integrative way of working help couples develop healthier ways of communicating, become emotionally literate, learn healthier ways of conflict resolution, learn problem solving skills, as well as learn other behaviors that helps sustain healthy relationships. Combining treatment and education, also benefit the couple as it leads to affective, behavioral, and attitudinal changes. This work is enriching to couples who may be experiencing some difficulties and keen to nurture and restore their relationship, but struggling to do so on their own. I have a particular interest in conflict resolution, and communication as well as working with interracial, intercultural, interclass couples.

Despite having couples' therapy training embedded in my psychotherapy training, I undertook additional training in couples therapy, in order to enhance my knowledge base, skills, and capacity to help my clients. Couples work is very unique, and incomparable to individual work. It is therefore hugely significant that the therapist has confidence in their skills, and able to provide their clients a therapeutic service. Without this level of skill, knowledge, competence, and robustness, couples therapy can be adversarial and lead to negative outcomes on the relationship. I am an accredited Relationship Therapist via the NCPS (COSRT).

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