How are relationship issues addressed at IH Psychotherapy?
Couples Therapy
At our practice, couples therapy typically involves a combination of therapy approaches and may vary depending on the individual’s needs and the therapist’s expertise.
Some common approaches that we use for couples therapy include:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – to help couples understand and change negative patterns of interaction by focusing on emotions and attachment. It aims to create a secure emotional bond between partners.
Gottman Method – to build healthy communication, manage conflicts, and foster intimacy.
Imago Relationship Therapy – to help heal past relational wounds, improve communication, develop empathy, and create deeper connections.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to help couples identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviour that may contribute to relationship difficulties. It aids in developing healthier coping strategies and improving problem-solving skills.
Family Therapy
At our practice, we provide a specialized approach to address family issues. The specific treatment techniques may vary depending on the therapist’s training and the unique needs of the family involved.
Some common approaches that we use in family therapy include:
Systemic Approach – it focuses on understanding and addressing the dynamics and patterns within the family system. The therapist helps family members identify and change unhealthy patterns of communication, interactions, and behaviour.
Structural Therapy – the therapist works to assess and restructure the family hierarchy, boundaries, and roles. The aim is to improve family organization and to create healthier relationships.
Strategic Therapy – it addresses specific challenges within the family. Therapists may assign tasks or exercises designed to facilitate change and problem-solving.
Narrative Therapy – it helps explore and reshape the family’s stories about themselves which further helps promote more constructive and empowering perspectives.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – it focuses on identifying and building on the family’s strengths and resources and encourages goal-setting, collaboration, and finding solutions to specific issues.
What are the steps to beginning therapy for relationship issues?
Step 1: Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation
This an opportunity for you to ask questions and for the therapist to assess if their expertise aligns with your needs. You may schedule a consultation through our booking page or by filling out our contact form.
Step 2: Intake Session
The intake session usually lasts an hour to an hour and a half, allowing you to discuss your relationship concerns and goals. The therapist will gather relevant information to better understand your unique situation and formulate an individualized therapy plan tailored to your needs.
Step 3: Therapy Sessions
These sessions are typically conducted every week, but the frequency may vary depending on your needs and progress. Throughout therapy, we will closely monitor your progress and adapt the plan as needed.
Step 4: Termination or Maintenance Session
Once you have achieved your therapy goals or feel that you have made significant progress, therapy may come to an end. A termination session is often scheduled to discuss the progress made, reflect on insights gained, and prepare you for continuing your progress independently or with ongoing maintenance sessions.
Maintenance sessions can be occasional check-ins to ensure that progress is maintained and provide support when needed.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to hear more about how we address relationship issues and how you could begin your therapeutic journey.
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