Do I need to come with a partner?

No. Many people come on their own to think about a relationship — current, past, or with a parent, sibling or friend. Individual relationship counselling can be just as valuable as couples work.

Can you help with dating and new relationships?

Yes. Counselling can help you understand the patterns you bring to dating, what you need from connection, and what gets in the way of the relationship you want — without rushing you into anything.

How quickly will things change?

Most people notice subtle shifts within the first month — more awareness, less reactivity. Deeper change takes longer and we'll review progress regularly so the work stays on track.

Do you see couples as well as individuals?

Yes. If you and a partner want to attend together, we can focus on the space between you — communication, conflict, trust and repair. If you're attending alone, we focus on your relational life more broadly.

Relationship Counselling

Relationship Counselling in Richmond

Relationships shape us — and the difficulties in them can be some of the most painful things we carry. You might feel stuck in the same argument, unable to trust, or unsure why intimacy feels so hard. Sometimes the relationship is fine on paper but something important feels missing.

Relationship counselling in Richmond offers a calm space to slow down and understand what's really going on — whether you're here as a couple or on your own. The work isn't about blame; it's about clarity, compassion and finding a way forward that feels honest.

I work with individuals and couples. If you'd like to talk through whether this is the right fit, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute introductory call.

People come for help with

Recurring patterns across different partners
Friendships or family relationships that feel stuck
Difficulty trusting, opening up or staying close
Anxiety, avoidance or conflict in dating
Recovering after a breakup or betrayal
Learning to set boundaries without losing connection
Feeling lonely or disconnected in a long-term relationship
Deciding whether to stay, leave, or change how you relate

An attachment-informed way of working

We look at how early relationships shaped the way you connect now, and at the strategies — closeness, distance, control, withdrawal — that once kept you safe but may now get in the way.

The aim is to understand them with compassion, not to judge them. When you see the logic underneath a pattern, change becomes more possible. For couples, that often means hearing each other differently, not just arguing better.

Individual relationship counselling

You don't need a partner to do this work. Many people use individual counselling to think about their relational life as a whole — past partners, family dynamics, friendships, and what they want from connection now.

This can be especially helpful after a breakup, when dating feels daunting, or when you notice the same dynamic repeating and want to understand your part in it without self-blame.

Working with couples

When you come together, we focus on the space between you: the patterns, the timing, the things that get said and unsaid. Sessions are 60 minutes, usually weekly, with both partners in the room.

Most couples find that small changes in how they listen and respond open up a great deal. The work isn't about deciding who's right — it's about understanding what each of you is asking for underneath the conflict.

Communication, trust and change

Many people arrive saying 'we can't communicate' — but communication is rarely the whole story. Often it's about safety, hurt, or different needs around closeness and independence.

We work at a pace that feels manageable. If trust has been damaged, repair takes time; counselling offers a structured place to rebuild it step by step.

Taking the first step

To arrange a free introductory call, use the contact page or email counsellingrichmond26@gmail.com. There's no obligation — just a chance to see whether we'd be a good fit.

Common questions

Do I need to come with a partner?: No. Many people come on their own to think about a relationship — current, past, or with a parent, sibling or friend. Individual relationship counselling can be just as valuable as couples work.
Can you help with dating and new relationships?: Yes. Counselling can help you understand the patterns you bring to dating, what you need from connection, and what gets in the way of the relationship you want — without rushing you into anything.
How quickly will things change?: Most people notice subtle shifts within the first month — more awareness, less reactivity. Deeper change takes longer and we'll review progress regularly so the work stays on track.
Do you see couples as well as individuals?: Yes. If you and a partner want to attend together, we can focus on the space between you — communication, conflict, trust and repair. If you're attending alone, we focus on your relational life more broadly.

Arrange a free 15-minute call

A no-pressure conversation to see whether we're a good fit before booking.

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