Most Clients are Familiar with Online Couples Therapy

Online couples counselling means you and your partner meet with your counsellor online, from the privacy of your own home. This can help you work through deep emotional problems that cause anger, hurt, and frustration. Online therapy is similar to going to the therapist’s office, but everything happens online. The same rules and standards apply to online psychologists as to those working in person.

One downside for some people is that they don’t like using technology or might think that talking face-to-face is more helpful for their healing. But this is not always true. Ultimately, it’s best to choose the method that feels right for you and your partner.

Face-to-Face vs. Online Therapy

There is no better or worse way to get therapy—whether online or in person. It’s simply a matter of personal preference. The younger generation, who grew up with technology, tends to feel more comfortable with online therapy. Most of our talk therapies take place over Zoom, which allows the therapist to see the couple as if they were in the same room.

Couples Counselling Services

Couples who come to therapy usually already have problems. These can include poor communication, controlling behaviour, intimacy issues, an unwillingness to compromise, general sadness, or even infidelity.

The Most Common Problems with Communication

• One common phrase is “silent treatment,” which means stopping all communication. Unfortunately, this leads to stress, tension, and anxiety in the relationship. The worst part is that it creates emotional distance, making things worse.
• Beaten into Submission: In many relationships, one person holds more power than the other because they care more about winning arguments than actually talking about the real issues. When one partner gives up and loses in conflicts, the power imbalance stays the same, and problems go unresolved.
• Fighting and Control Issues: Do you and your partner yell or fight so much that it leaves you both feeling angry? Are there instances of verbal or physical abuse, or controlling behaviour? If your relationship isn’t balanced, your spouse may feel angry or depressed, and the relationship becomes even more strained.
• Avoiding Problems: Many people avoid dealing with relationship issues because they think the problems are too hard to handle. They try to ignore arguments or “sweep problems under the rug,” but this only makes issues worse over time. Proper communication and addressing problems head-on are essential for a healthy relationship.

What to Expect from Online Counselling

In the end, online counselling can feel just like being in the same room as your therapist. You can even turn off the webcam and switch to phone counselling if you’d prefer not to be seen. The real question is: would you feel okay talking about your problems online? It’s worth thinking about whether this approach works for you and your partner.