Struggling with relationship difficulties or communication issues? Our Newcastle practice offers expert couples therapy and relationship counselling to help you navigate challenges, strengthen your bond, or manage separation amicably. Professional support for couples at every stage.
Accessible relationship counselling in Tynemouth & Gosforth
Qualified professionals specialising in couples therapy
Non-judgmental environment to discuss concerns openly
Face-to-face and online couples counselling options
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Our team of experienced relationship counsellors specialises in supporting couples to navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen their connection. Choosing our relationship counselling means working with compassionate, trusted experts in the North East.
Psychosexual Therapist
(COSRT Member)
Ellen is a qualified sex and relationship therapist with 30 years of experience working with couples and individuals. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space to help clients communicate effectively and find solutions to relationship and sexual problems
Clinical Psychologist
(HCPC Registered)
Dr Mawn has a special interest in working with families and couples to strengthen relationships and improve communication. She works collaboratively to help clients understand distress and move toward meaningful change using a flexible, person-centred approach
Counselling Psychologist
(HCPC Registered)
Dr Smith specialises in relational therapy, working with individuals, couples, and families. She helps clients navigate challenges and build connections, offering support for relationship issues, sex therapy, and the impact of health conditions on relationships
Couples therapy, also known as couples counselling or marriage counselling, offers professional support for partners experiencing difficulties in their relationship. Whether you are married, cohabiting, in a civil partnership, or living separately, all couples face challenging times that can affect communication, connection, and emotional wellbeing. At our Newcastle couples therapy practice, partners are given a safe, neutral space to explore ongoing issues, identify negative patterns of behaviour, and better understand each other’s perspectives with the guidance of a trained couples therapist.
Counselling for couples is not only about resolving conflict – it is about developing deeper insight into relationship dynamics and creating healthier ways to connect and move forward. Relationship therapy can support couples looking to strengthen their bond, work through specific challenges, or manage separation respectfully. Where joint sessions are not possible, individual relationship counselling is also available, allowing you to explore relationship concerns from your own perspective when your partner is unable or unwilling to attend couple therapy.
Relationship counselling starts with an initial session where both partners meet a relationship counsellor to discuss their concerns and goals for couples therapy. This first meeting creates a safe, neutral space where each person is listened to with equal respect. The counsellor helps you explore what’s been happening in your relationship and sets a clear, supportive direction for the work ahead.
During ongoing couples therapy or marriage counselling, your counsellor facilitates honest conversations, highlights unhelpful communication patterns, and supports you in developing healthier ways to connect and resolve conflict. Sessions usually take place weekly or fortnightly and last around 50–60 minutes, with progress reviewed regularly to ensure relationship therapy remains focused, practical, and aligned with your goals as a couple.
At Select Psychology, we provide professional relationship counselling services across Newcastle and the North East. Our dedicated team of relationship counsellors offers personalised support for couples facing challenges such as communication issues, trust concerns, intimacy difficulties, and mental health impacts on relationships. We also specialise in marriage counselling, helping couples strengthen their bond, resolve conflicts, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
What makes our relationship counselling service different:
Experienced counsellors specialising in couples therapy
Personalised support for your relationship dynamics
Safe, respectful, non-judgmental space
Evidence-based approaches for effective outcomes
Flexible appointments for both partners
Individual counselling when joint sessions aren’t possible
Couples therapy helps improve communication, allowing you to express your feelings clearly while understanding your partner’s perspective. This leads to fewer conflicts and healthier ways to resolve disagreements.
Key benefits include:
Recognising and changing unhelpful relationship patterns
Strengthening emotional intimacy and connection
Rediscovering why you chose each other
Managing sensitive topics like infidelity, sexual difficulties, or financial disagreements
Supporting amicable separation or divorce when needed, especially with children involved
Addressing parenting challenges or mental health impacts on the relationship
Seeking couples therapy or relationship counselling takes courage. Acknowledging that your relationship needs support is a sign of commitment to each other and to building a better future together—not a sign of failure.
Our Newcastle relationship counsellors provide professional guidance, a safe space, and effective techniques to help you navigate difficulties, improve communication, and strengthen your connection. Whether you are seeking marriage counselling Newcastle or support to enhance your bond, relationship therapy can make a meaningful difference.
Take the first step towards better understanding, stronger communication, and a healthier relationship. Select Psychology offers confidential couples therapy and is a trusted provider of private therapy in Newcastle and surrounding area for individuals seeking additional support. Contact us today to book a session or request a call back at a time convenient for both partners.
The duration of couples therapy varies depending on your specific needs and goals. Some couples benefit from short-term relationship counselling of 8-12 sessions to address specific issues, while others engage in longer-term therapy lasting several months to work through deeper patterns. Your relationship counsellor will assess your situation during the initial consultation and discuss expected duration tailored to your circumstances.
Relationship counselling sessions typically involve open and honest communication between partners, with the guidance of a trained therapist. You can expect to explore your feelings, learn new communication skills, and develop conflict-resolution strategies.
The goal is to create a stronger and more fulfilling relationship.
Yes, we have several Newcastle therapy centres with convenient locations around the North East including Tynemouth, Darlington and Durham. Check our locations to find the one nearest to you.
Counselling can improve a relationship by helping partners address underlying issues, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns of interaction. However, whether it “fixes” a relationship depends on various factors, including the commitment of both partners, the nature of the issues, and the willingness to work through challenges.
Counselling provides tools and guidance, but the outcome ultimately depends on the effort and openness of the couple involved.
While both partners attending sessions is often beneficial, it’s only sometimes necessary. Some couples find individual counselling helpful before or alongside joint sessions.
Your counsellor can advise you on the best approach for your situation.
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