Evidence based relationship therapy
FORMAT OF COUPLES SESSIONS
Nerida primarily uses Gottman Therapy in her work with couples. Gottman Therapy is an evidenced based form of relationship therapy backed by 50 years of research.
Couples Therapy can assist you to improve communication, build connection, and restore trust post betrayal. We can help you de escalate conflicts and create a stronger friendship within your relationship. Relationship Therapy can also be helpful to build intimacy and create a more secure relationship.
Gottman Assessment
Nerida begins all couples therapy with a detailed and thorough assessment to understand your unique relationship history, identify strengths and challenges, and to develop therapeutic goals.
Our couples therapy assessment process includes;
1. Initial Couples session- Nerida begins relationship therapy with a 90 minute couples session which allows her to gather information about your relationship history, and to discuss what has brought you along to couples therapy.
2. Two Individual sessions- Nerida will then see each member of the couple individually to discuss your individual family of origin and relationship history.
3. Feedback Session- Using information gathered from the Gottman questionnaires, as well as your couples and individual sessions, Nerida will then develop a thorough and detailed clinical formulation and treatment plan. During your feedback Nerida will discuss your relationship strengths and challenges and provide details about evidence cased treatment interventions.
Ongoing couples therapy sessions
Couples will typically attend weekly 90 minute sessions to gain skills and knowledge regarding relationships. Nerida will provide evidenced based tools to improve communication, restore trust, and to build connection. During each session Nerida will provide homework tasks to continue to improve your relationship in between sessions.
Termination of Couples Therapy
Over time couples therapy sessions will be spaced out once progress has been made. Once goals have been reached Nerida will provide you with a clear plan to maintain the progress you have made after couples therapy has ceased.