Marriage 
Counselling 

Marriage counseling focuses on relationships and marriages. It’s also commonly referred to as couples therapy or marriage therapy. Marriage counselors are trained and certified to help couples diagnose relationship problems and develop practical solutions. 

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Even though it’s called “marriage counseling,” as we’ve established, counseling isn’t just for people who’ve already tied the knot. There aren’t major differences in the techniques used with couples therapy vs. marriage counseling. Anyone can seek therapy, regardless of the status of their relationship. People who can benefit from marriage counseling include:

• Straight couples

• LGBT couples 

• Engaged couples

• Couples that are dating

• Couples in long-distance relationships

• Couples in open relationships

• Couples who’ve separated

Again, there are no restrictions as to why you might consider marriage counseling. Any issue you can’t solve on your own might benefit from therapy. A licensed, objective, unbiased perspective often helps, usually in just a few sessions. 

Keep in mind you can seek therapy for specific issues a relationship is facing. For example, online LGBTQ therapy can benefit couples facing problems in their relationship that are unique to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Other issues couples may seek counseling for include those who feel like:

• They just repeat the same disagreement or fight and can’t find a solution

• They disagree about finances, parenting, or lifestyle choices

• Household chores and responsibilities aren’t equal, and they want to figure out how to communicate better

• They’ve lost romantic or sexual chemistry

• Their relationship is “on auto-pilot”

• They’re unheard or unseen in the relationship, or their partner is emotionally unavailable

• They’ve experienced trauma or loss and are having trouble processing it

• Dealing with mental health struggles, infidelity, or substance abuse is affecting their relationship

While most partners can benefit from therapy, couples counseling may not be recommended for people in abusive relationships. If you or someone you love is struggling with any form of abuse, seek individual therapy and help immediately.