Family therapy can help families and people in close relationships communicate more effectively and resolve conflict or difficulties they may be having. It may be that one member of the family has a problem, which affects the rest of the family. The therapist works with the family to help resolve issues such as parenting, the child’s behaviour, divorce and separation, changes in family life and mental health. 

Young person therapy is for any young person experiencing problems such as mental health, depression, relationships, school or family. It offers a space to talk about how you’re feeling, outside of school or the home, with an impartial person.  

The therapist is there to offer an impartial ear to listen to anything that may be worrying or upsetting you. Sessions usually last about 1 hour, in which the family will gather in the same room, with the therapist. Sometimes, the therapist will meet with individuals or only some members of the family. The point of family therapy is to help members find ways to help each other.

Length: 1 hour

The therapist will arrange an initial consultation to talk about what help a client is looking for, and to explain more about how the therapist can help. Following sessions will then be tailored to address these specific needs.

Psychosexual disorders or relationship difficulties can often be tied up in other emotions and relationship dynamics, so some sessions explore topics outside of sex. The sessions will give the individual (and their partner if they join the session) the chance to talk through what is going on and to understand what could be causing the problem.

The therapist may well advise trying various exercises outside of the sessions, enabling clients to reflect on how well these went, and to discuss them during future sessions.

Length: 1 hour 

Relationship therapy is a talking-based therapy for clients experiencing relationship difficulties, to help them arrive at a solution that is appropriate for them. It helps individuals or couples to address their concerns or unhappiness within their relationship.  

The main point of therapy is to offer a safe and non-judgmental place and regular time to talk about improving a relationship. Whilst the focus is generally on relationship issues, these may be linked with what is going on in the rest of your life – stress, problems at work, financial, family or physical difficulties – and it is also fine to talk about all these issues. 

The therapist will arrange an initial consultation to talk about what help a client is looking for, and to explain more about how the therapist can help. Following sessions will then be tailored to address these specific needs, work through any conflict and find ways to better communicate and support within the relationship.
The sessions will give the individual (and their partner if they join the session) the chance to talk through what is going on and to understand what could be causing the difficulties and unhappiness in the relationship.

Length: 1 hour