Intimacy may be emotional as well as sexual and intimacy, for some people, is difficult. Getting emotionally close to someone involves a great level of trust. Intimacy requires a person to be both separate (an individual) and together (as part of an intimate relationship).
Relationships usually involve some level of interdependence. In other words, the people in a relationship usually influence each other and depend on each other in varying ways. Because of this interdependence, things that change or affect one person in a relationship will almost always have an impact on the other person.
Our personal relationships also have a great impact on who we are individually. It has been suggested that a person’s self-concept is defined by the relationships he has with others. Who we choose to enter into relationships with, how we form partnerships with others and how we manage conflicts within those relationships plays a significant role in the success of our close personal relationships.
For many years, relationship therapy has provided a safe space in which couples can resolve their relationship problems. Both partners can share their hurts, worries and hopes for the relationship in a controlled, structured environment. An experienced couples therapist facilitates theses discussions and helps identify any problematic dynamics within the relationship.
Couples who are experiencing problems in their sex life may also find sessions with a psychosexual therapist useful. Some of our couples therapists are also qualified as psychosexual therapists.
Just as in individual counselling and psychotherapy, discussions in couples therapy are always confidential.
It is a misconception that people only seek counselling for relationship problems within intimate, sexual partnerships. While couples are the most likely clients for relationship therapy, people sometimes seek help for relationship problems within families, within friendships or with colleagues.
Sometimes individuals seek personal counselling for help with any relationship or intimacy issues they might be having. Individual therapy can be useful in helping someone identify problematic relationship patterns or intimacy issues, in the hope of having more satisfying relationships in the future.
Overall, relationship therapy can help both couples and individuals with relationship, sex or intimacy issues.
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In recent years, trends in human relationships have been changing. As people grow more independent and financially self-sufficient, traditional relationships have altered. In 2008, the number of marriages registered in England and Wales was 232,990 – the lowest number since 1895 (228,204). Many people’s lives now consist of several significant relationships rather than ‘one for life.’ The number of weddings in the UK has also been declining from a peak in 1972.
These statistics do not necessarily indicate that relationships are less important to people. In fact, they could suggest that relationships are more important as people seek to seek fulfilment through relationships with more than one partner.
And relationships don’t always include just two people. Relationships can be open, polyamorous, include multiple partners and transcend gender norms and sexualities.
For help dealing with any relationship issues, think about seeing one of our relationship therapists.
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