Jonathan Eddie

I work Monday to Friday, daytimes and evenings, and Saturday mornings

Couples Counselling

My approach to couples work begins with building an equal, non-judgemental relationship with each partner, no matter what has gone on historically. It’s not unusual that one person will be more resistant to the idea of couples therapy than the other. I appreciate the reasons for this, and make every effort to ensure that both parties feel comfortable expressing themselves freely. In my experience, the more reticent person very quickly settles in and becomes as open to the process as their partner.

​Often, couples first come to see me with a sense that their relationship has become ‘stuck’ - that they’re no longer able to express themselves or feel heard.

I help my clients to communicate better - to be more open and honest with each other in a way that avoids unnecessary confrontation. I encourage them to listen to one another with a greater level of understanding and compassion.

​I support couples in navigating the bumps in the road that most relationships encounter yet so often can be a struggle to negotiate smoothly. These include infidelity, extended family issues, addiction, financial concerns, diminished intimacy, historic abuse, clash of parenting styles, jealousy, work stress, bereavement, and so on.

NB. I do see individual clients, also. Please see my separate profile listing.

I work face-to-face with couples at my central St Albans room.

The process begins with a call or an email. I can then offer a free, no obligation, chat of up to 20 minutes on the phone, online or in person. If you'd then like to book in for an initial session, we'll meet in person at my St Albans room.

The first session is largely an opportunity for us to begin to get to know each other, and for me to hear what brings you to couples counselling. I'll answer any questions you might have and put a number of questions to each of you. After that, I'll meet each partner individually for one session. This gives me the chance to learn more about you, and to hear your perspective without fear of contradiction or challenge from your partner. After that, we'll all come together again for subsequent sessions (individual sessions can be requested or offered at any time).

Couple sessions are 1 hour long.