Mar 5, 2011

How To Know When It's Time To Go To Couple Counselling

By Areelitaha Joahlanski


If you are trying to work on problems in your relationship then couple counselling may be just what you need. It is important if you decide to go to counseling that both parties are on board. If only one person is interested in doing the counseling it will not be beneficial to the relationship.

Many couples go to counseling for different reasons. Some people go because they are having a hard time getting along with one another. Other couples go to strengthen the relationship that they already have. Sometimes people have issues from the past that they need to resolve before they can move forward with a new relationship.

There are many places to start looking for a counselor. Couples can look online for reviews of local counselors. They could also look in their local yellow pages to find a counselor. On occasion the best referrals come from family and friends.

Since counseling is a private matter, for most people, looking online for reviews may work best. Couples might try online question and answer sites, internet forums or, review boards. Often time's couples will be able to find out lots of information about different counselors by doing this.

If couples have friends or family members who have been to couples counseling, they may want to speak with them to find out if they would recommend their counselor. Some people may feel uncomfortable speaking with friends and family about their decision to go to couples counseling. These feelings are perfectly understandable.

The yellow pages should have listings for all the counselors in a cretin area. Large metropolitan areas will have a lot of choices for couples counseling. In contrast small towns will only have a couple.

It is important that couples are comfortable with the counselor that they choose. If one the parties are uncomfortable it may be a good idea to find someone else. For counseling to work it needs to be a mutual agreement.

Couples should not worry when they are going to couple counselling. If they find themselves anxious they should try some relaxation techniques before they go. They could try deep breathing exercises, yoga, or listening to their favorite song. The most important thing is that people do what works best for them.




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