Karen Morris

Online only, using Zoom.

I work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings.

Are you and your partner tired of having the same argument, over and over again?

I work mainly, though not exclusively,  with neurodivergent couples, where typically, one or both individuals identifies as Autistic, as having ADHD, or as multiply neurodivergent.  

Mutual misunderstandings are not uncommon where there are differences in the ways that our brains function, and the ways in which we experience and understand the world.

Fortunately, the format of Imago therapy, allows space and time for your differences, increasing the chances of hearing and being understood by each other.

The ‘silent treatment’ may not be what you think.

Often, people are viewed as speaking or non-speaking, but this can be unhelpful.  For instance, some autistic people literally lose their words when feeling overwhelmed.  Without an explanation, a partner can feel rejected or as if they are being punished.

As an Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples to identify the underlying causes of their relationship struggles, which may also include accommodations due to being neurodivergent.  Such insights enable couples to build a safe, loving, and intimate connection.

The Structure of each session is based on the Imago Dialoguing Process. 

Unlike a typical conversation, during dialoguing, we do not listen with the intent of giving an answer, or asking questions, but rather to really understand your partner. 

Whilst the speaker’s ( your partner’s) job is to be as easy to hear as possible, i.e. owning what they say and how they feel, instead of blaming you..

My role is to teach you how to dialogue and to support you with the process, for instance, by:

- Co-creating a safe space for both of you to share your experiences, thoughts and feelings.

- Developing personalised strategies to improve communication, where needed.

- Working with you to identify connections between your past experiences and how you’re experiencing your partner.

- Regularly reviewing your progress to ensure therapy is meeting your needs.

Having supported couples in conflict, through dialoguing, I have found that practice has made it easier for them to:

- See each other as individuals.

- Value each other's perspective.

- Address difficult issues.

- Move towards shared relationship goals.

If you would like to break free from unhelpful cycles, and cultivate the love that you want, I look forward to hearing from you.

The first session will be a time for me to collect basic details, such as your name, address, GP details and a little history.  It will also be a time for you to ask any questions and to share what you would like me to know, in the first instance.

It's a time to get a sense of whether or not we are a good fit, and to begin to clarify your goals for therapy.