What are relationship difficulties?

When people think of relationship difficulties, the first thing that often comes to mind is difficulties within a romantic relationship. Indeed, these are the most common, but people can have difficulties in relationship with a parent, their son or daughter, a colleague, really, anyone.  Of course, no relationship is perfect, but sometimes a significant relationship at home or at work can become very stuck in disagreements or arguments, and is a source of tension and distress.

Do I have relationship difficulties?

There may be difficulties in your relationship(s) if several of the below resonate:

Signs of relationship problems

  • Communication is minimal and often negative
  • Differences are criticised rather than enjoyed
  • You struggle to see one another’s perspective
  • You avoid seeing and / or speaking to each other
  • You often argue
  • You are spending less time together
  • One partner indicates the relationship is in trouble
  • One partner is rarely prepared to listen
  • Conflict leads to resentment, not resolution
  • There are fewer fun moments
  • Put-downs are more common than compliments
  • Humour is often at other’s expense.

Online therapy and treatment for relationship difficulties

There are many approaches that have been found to be helpful in helping people to manage difficulties within relationships. Which one is most advisable depends on the nature of the problems, but DBT, IPT, Counselling (PCT) CBT, EMDR and ACT. Have all be found to be beneficial.

At Counselling Psychology Online, our online therapists are trained in these approaches and have several years’ experience in helping people overcome relationship difficulties. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to arrange an initial assessment session with one of our therapists.

FAQs

Please see answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about relationship difficulties. Please email [email protected] or telephone 07584 328192 for any other questions.

What type of relationships do Counselling Psychology Online offer therapy for?

We work with romantic relationships, those of parents and children, colleagues, siblings – in fact, any relationships which are showing signs of friction.

How long will we have to wait before our first therapy session with for our relationship difficulties?

On most occasions, we strive to be able to offer an appointment within a week of you getting in touch with us – obviously all depending on your availability too.

What are some common signs that there are difficulties within your relationship?
  • Communication is minimal and often negative
  • Differences are criticised rather than enjoyed
  • You struggle to see one another’s perspective
  • You avoid seeing and / or speaking to each other
  • You often argue
  • You are spending less time together
  • One partner indicates the relationship is in trouble
  • One partner is rarely prepared to listen
  • Conflict leads to resentment, not resolution
  • There are fewer fun moments
  • Put-downs are more common than compliments
  • Humour is often at other’s expense.